Why facts backfire in political debates, and what psychology says works to bridge divides and prevent radicalization.

Exploring political behavior and polarization through the lens of social identity theory (SIT) provides insights into how individuals' self-concepts are shaped by their group memberships, influencing ...

The U.S. experiences the widest ideological divides when compared to the U.K., France and Germany, according to a study conducted by Pew Research Center in 2021. The study found the views of American ...

There was a time, not all that long ago, when the idea that American political life was dangerously polarized was controversial, and often vehemently denied. In 2004, Morris Fiorina and his co-authors ...