This article examines the relationship between intergroup threat and negative outgroup
attitudes. We first qualitatively review the intergroup threat literature, describing the shift from …

With the recent upswing in research interest on the moral implications of disgust, there has
been uncertainty about what kind of situations elicit moral disgust and whether disgust is a …

Emotions matter in politics-enthusiastic supporters return politicians to office, angry citizens
march in the streets, a fearful public demands protection from the government. Anxious …

We live in a world polarized by religion, nationality, political ideology, race, ethnicity, sex,
social class, and many other group distinctions too numerous to mention. These social …

From World War II to the war in Iraq, periods of international conflict seem like unique
moments in US political history—but when it comes to public opinion, they are not. To make …

This paper argues that the primary threat posed by cyber-attacks is not cataclysmic physical
destruction-but rather more insidious societal risks such as reduced trust in government. To …

The perception of threat and the experience of anxiety are distinct but related public
reactions to terrorism. Anxiety increases risk aversion, potentially undercutting support for …

This Handbook provides a uniquely comprehensive and scholarly overview of the latest
research on prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination. All chapters are written by eminent …

A growing body of literature documents the important role played by moral outrage or moral
anger in stakeholders' reactions to cases of corporate social irresponsibility. Existing …

Recent advances in understanding prejudice and intergroup behavior have made clear that
emotions help explain people's reactions to social groups and their members. Intergroup …