Both liberals and conservatives believe that using facts in political discussions helps to
foster mutual respect, but 15 studies—across multiple methodologies and issues—show that …

Affective polarization is a rising threat to political discourse and democracy. Public figures
have expressed that “conservatives think liberals are stupid, and liberals think conservatives …

Political hostility is a pervasive problem in American politics, producing dangerous
consequences for individuals and society. Recent research in social psychology suggests …

Intergroup relations are of crucial importance in contemporary times, with concerns around
social representations, social influence and collective action remaining salient. A core …

" This volume offers a systematic overview of different modalities of social influence,
including crowding, leadership, conformity, obedience, persuasion, mass media and …

What makes people feel respected or disrespected in political discussions with contrary-
minded others? In two survey studies, participants recalled a situation in which they had …

Concerns about immigration are salient in the European Union and in Malta in particular.
Previous research has demonstrated deep antipathy towards the Arab community in Malta …

Success of global attempts to limit climate change depends partly upon public support for
demands of climate activist groups. We examined the role of social representation and …

The recent wave of immigration across European countries has precipitated an
unprecedented political crisis in many Western countries. This is compounded by the fact …

How to understand the mistakes we make about those on the other side of the political
spectrum—and how they drive the affective polarization that is tearing us apart. It's well …