Americans are increasingly polarized by a variety of metrics. The dimensions, extent,
causes, and consequences of that polarization have been the subject of much debate. Yet …

A provocative, timely analysis that asks: What does science tells us about the bias that
poisons our politics? We don't live in a 'post-truth'society—but a 'myside'society in which no …

Understand the “how” and the “why” behind research in political science. Step by step,
Political Science Research Methods walks students through the logic of research design …

Serious concerns about public distrust of scientific experts and the spread of misinformation
are growing in the US and elsewhere. To gauge ideological and psychological variability in …

Despite the established health and ecological benefits of a plant-based diet, the decision to
eschew meat and other animal-derived food products remains controversial. So polarising is …

This paper investigates the influence of ideology on trust in scientists. We assume that
during a pandemic, ideology is linked to levels of trust in scientists such that those …

In 2019 at the SPSP Political Psychology Pre-Conference, key stakeholders and
researchers were invited to debate the question “does ideological diversity impact the …

Americans' attitudes toward scientists have become more negative in recent years. Although
researchers have considered several individual-level factors that might explain this change …

Religiously conservative Americans consistently demonstrate lower scientific literacy than
other Americans. Some argue, however, that Americans' scientific literacy is contingent on …

Abstract Bird, Jackson Jr., and Winston (BJ&W; 2024) argue that a “racial hereditarian
research”(RHR) program exists, is prominently represented in academic literature, and is …