Derogation of the victim refers to the tendency of an observer to negatively evaluate
someone hurt by the action of another. Victim derogation has been a core feature of social …

We present, test, and extend a theoretical framework that connects disgust, a powerful basic
human emotion, to political attitudes through psychological mechanisms designed to protect …

Providing an in-depth analysis of public opinion, including its origins in political
socialization, its role in the electoral process, and the impact of the media, American Public …

" This book is the final product of a five-year project funded by the European Research
Council (ERC) entitled" Investing in Education in Europe: Attitudes, Politics and …

In order to halt the spread of COVID-19 governments have engaged in policies that are both
economically costly and involve infringements of individual rights. In democratic countries …

What is the adapted structure of the behavioral immune system? By definition, the
behavioral immune system motivates pathogen avoidance. One prominent suggestion is …

In the last decade, our knowledge of authoritarianism has completely shifted from that of a
personality dimension to that of a multidimensional attitudinal structure. Current theories …

Research indicates that administrative burden influences the behaviors and views of clients
and potential clients of government programs. However, administrative burden may also …

A steadily growing number of studies investigate how popular support for social policies
targeting particular groups is rooted in citizens' deservingness opinions. According to theory …

Even though social investment is highly popular, welfare state recalibration remains an
uphill battle. When resources are scarce in times of austerity, welfare recalibration involves …