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View article: Perceiving opponents as self-disclosing bridges partisan divides
Perceiving opponents as self-disclosing bridges partisan divides Open
Political polarization is driving disconnection and animosity between opponents in the United States. We propose perceiving opponents as self-disclosing helps foster connection and reduce animosity. Building on research demonstrating that …
View article: How Social Media and Political Polarization Amplify Our Willingness to Censor Political Opponents
How Social Media and Political Polarization Amplify Our Willingness to Censor Political Opponents Open
This chapter examines how social media and political polarization amplify individuals’ willingness to censor political opponents. While freedom of expression is a core democratic value, citizens increasingly endorse silencing ideas they pe…
View article: Repeating patterns? Effects of communication patterns in media coverage about Muslims, Islam, and Islamist terrorism
Repeating patterns? Effects of communication patterns in media coverage about Muslims, Islam, and Islamist terrorism Open
The present chapter describes communication patterns about Muslims, Islam, and Islamist terrorism in the media and reviews research on media effects triggered by particular communication patterns. We bring together different strands in the…
View article: Perceiving Opponents as Self-Disclosing Bridges Partisan Divides
Perceiving Opponents as Self-Disclosing Bridges Partisan Divides Open
Political polarization is driving disconnection and animosity between opponents in the United States. We propose perceiving opponents as self-disclosing helps foster connection and reduce animosity. Building on research demonstrating that …
View article: Can AI-generated news reduce hostile media perceptions? Findings from two experiments
Can AI-generated news reduce hostile media perceptions? Findings from two experiments Open
Introduction: The current debate regarding artificial intelligence (AI) raises the question of whether AI-generated news articles on controversial topics can reduce news consumers’ hostile media perceptions (HMP). In addition, there is a d…
View article: Perceiving Opponents as Self-Disclosing Bridges Partisan Divides
Perceiving Opponents as Self-Disclosing Bridges Partisan Divides Open
Political polarization is driving disconnection and animosity between opponents in the United States. We propose perceiving opponents as self-disclosing helps foster connection and reduce animosity. Building on research demonstrating that …
View article: Claims of Victimhood Shield Politicians from Political Scandals
Claims of Victimhood Shield Politicians from Political Scandals Open
Political scandals can shape entire elections and political structures within society. Scholars have long pointed to different strategies politicians can use to respond to such scandals—finding strategies like denying may be more effective…
View article: Claims of Victimhood Shield Politicians from Political Scandals
Claims of Victimhood Shield Politicians from Political Scandals Open
Political scandals can shape entire elections and political structures within society. Scholars have long pointed to different strategies politicians can use to respond to such scandals—finding strategies like denying may be more effective…
View article: Can AI-generated news reduce hostile media perceptions? Findings from two experiments
Can AI-generated news reduce hostile media perceptions? Findings from two experiments Open
Introduction The current debate regarding artificial intelligence (AI) raises the question of whether AI-generated news articles on controversial topics can reduce news consumers’ hostile media perceptions (HMP). In addition, there is a de…
View article: A Toolkit for Faith Leaders Facing Crisis and Division
A Toolkit for Faith Leaders Facing Crisis and Division Open
The ALRM Framework offers practical guidance for faith leadersnavigating crises and divisions within their congregations. Centeredaround four key steps—Assess, Listen, Respond, and Maintain—thistoolkit equips leaders with trauma-informed s…
View article: Megastudy testing 25 treatments to reduce antidemocratic attitudes and partisan animosity
Megastudy testing 25 treatments to reduce antidemocratic attitudes and partisan animosity Open
Scholars warn that partisan divisions in the mass public threaten the health of American democracy. We conducted a megastudy (n = 32,059 participants) testing 25 treatments designed by academics and practitioners to reduce Americans' parti…
View article: Megastudy testing 25 treatments to reduce antidemocratic attitudes and partisan animosity
Megastudy testing 25 treatments to reduce antidemocratic attitudes and partisan animosity Open
Scholars warn that partisan divisions in the mass public threaten the health of American democracy. We conducted a megastudy ( n = 32,059 participants) testing 25 treatments designed by academics and practitioners to reduce Americans’ part…
View article: Self-Disclosure Bridges Political Divides by Making Opponents Feel Connected
Self-Disclosure Bridges Political Divides by Making Opponents Feel Connected Open
Many people see those with different political beliefs as enemies. We argue that self-disclosure between partisans may help reduce this hostility. Relationship research shows that self-disclosure reliably increases interpersonal connection…
View article: Political Animosity is Decreased when People Perceive Opponents as Self-Disclosing
Political Animosity is Decreased when People Perceive Opponents as Self-Disclosing Open
Political polarization is driving disconnection and animosity between opponents. We propose that perceptions of self-disclosure between partisans helps reduce this hostility. Building on extensive research demonstrating that self-disclosur…
View article: Understanding news-related user comments and their effects: a systematic review
Understanding news-related user comments and their effects: a systematic review Open
There has been growing interest in research on news-related user comments. Here we conduct the first systematic review of this literature—quantitatively and qualitatively (248 studies)—that covers the entire communication process (content …
View article: Understanding news-related user comments and their effects: a systematic review
Understanding news-related user comments and their effects: a systematic review Open
There has been growing interest in research on news-related user comments. Here we conduct the first systematic review of this literature—quantitatively and qualitatively (248 studies)—that covers the entire communication process (content …
View article: Political censorship feels acceptable when ideas seem harmful and false
Political censorship feels acceptable when ideas seem harmful and false Open
People seem willing to censor disagreeable political and moral ideas. Five studies explore why people engage in political censorship and test a potential route to decreasing censorship. While Americans report being generally supportive of …
View article: People believe political opponents accept blatant moral wrongs, fueling partisan divides
People believe political opponents accept blatant moral wrongs, fueling partisan divides Open
Efforts to bridge political divides often focus on navigating complex and divisive issues, but eight studies reveal that we should also focus on a more basic misperception: that political opponents are willing to accept basic moral wrongs.…
View article: The polarizing content warning: how the media can reduce affective polarization
The polarizing content warning: how the media can reduce affective polarization Open
Past research suggests that journalists can (unintentionally) exacerbate affective polarization when reporting on growing levels of polarization in society. However, is there a way for journalists to report on the realities of growing poli…
View article: The Polarizing Content Warning: How the Media Can Reduce Affective Polarization
The Polarizing Content Warning: How the Media Can Reduce Affective Polarization Open
Past research suggests journalists can (unintentionally) exacerbate affective polarization when reporting on growing levels of polarization in society. However, is there a way for journalists to report on the realities of growing political…
View article: Moral Disagreement via a Universal Harm-Based Mind: Liberals and Conservatives Make Different Assumptions of Vulnerability
Moral Disagreement via a Universal Harm-Based Mind: Liberals and Conservatives Make Different Assumptions of Vulnerability Open
Political conflict makes it seem like liberals and conservatives have different morals, but we show how disagreement arises from a universal harm-based moral mind—people make different assumptions about who and what is vulnerable to harm. …
View article: Victimhood: The Most Powerful Force in Morality and Politics
Victimhood: The Most Powerful Force in Morality and Politics Open
Victimhood drives morality and politics. Morality evolved to protect from victimization, and today morality still revolves around concerns about victimhood and harm. Unfortunately, liberals and conservatives often identify different victim…
View article: Seeing your life story as a Hero’s Journey increases meaning in life.
Seeing your life story as a Hero’s Journey increases meaning in life. Open
Meaning in life is tied to the stories people tell about their lives. We explore whether one timeless story-the Hero's Journey-might make people's lives feel more meaningful. This enduring story appears across history and cultures and prov…
View article: Megastudy testing 25 treatments to reduce antidemocratic attitudes and partisan animosity
Megastudy testing 25 treatments to reduce antidemocratic attitudes and partisan animosity Open
Scholars warn that partisan divisions in the mass public threaten the health of American democracy. We conducted a megastudy (n = 32,059 participants) testing 25 treatments designed by academics and practitioners to reduce Americans’ parti…
View article: Reducing Political Dehumanization by Pairing Facts With Personal Experiences
Reducing Political Dehumanization by Pairing Facts With Personal Experiences Open
The media is increasingly blamed for inflaming political animosity, but it may also bridge partisan divides—with the right strategies. Past research highlights the outgroup‐experience effect : Sharing personal experiences (and not facts) h…
View article: Reducing Political Dehumanization By Pairing Facts with Personal Experiences
Reducing Political Dehumanization By Pairing Facts with Personal Experiences Open
The media is increasingly blamed for inflaming political animosity, but it may also bridge partisan divides—with the right strategies. Past research highlights the outgroup experience effect: sharing personal experiences (and not facts) he…
View article: Political Censorship Feels Acceptable When Ideas Seem Harmful and False
Political Censorship Feels Acceptable When Ideas Seem Harmful and False Open
People seem willing to censor disagreeable political and moral ideas. Five studies explore why people engage in political censorship and test a potential route to decreasing censorship. While Americans report being generally supportive of …
View article: Threat Rejection Fuels Political Dehumanization
Threat Rejection Fuels Political Dehumanization Open
Americans disagree about many things, including what threats are most pressing. We suggest people morally condemn and dehumanize opponents when they are perceived as rejecting the existence or severity of important perceived threats. We ex…
View article: People Believe Political Opponents Accept Blatant Moral Wrongs, Fueling Partisan Divides
People Believe Political Opponents Accept Blatant Moral Wrongs, Fueling Partisan Divides Open
Efforts to bridge political divides often focus on navigating complex and divisive issues, but eight studies reveal that we should also focus on a more basic misperception: that political opponents are willing to accept basic moral wrongs.…
View article: Threat Rejection Fuels Political Dehumanization
Threat Rejection Fuels Political Dehumanization Open
Americans disagree about many things, including what threats are most pressing. We suggest people morally condemn and dehumanize opponents when they are perceived as rejecting the existence or severity of important perceived threats. We ex…