APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
Changes in Societal and Individual Optimism As a Result of the 2016 US Presidential Election
- Alix Cooper
University of Mary Washington - Emily Stallings
University of Mary Washington - Ellen Diakun
University of Mary Washington - Gregory Johnson
University of Mary Washington - Debra Steckler
University of Mary Washington
Abstract
Our study investigated changes in individual and societal optimism resulting from the presidential election. Societal optimism significantly increased for Trump supporters while individual optimism decreased for Clinton supporters. These results and other findings were discussed in terms of age and the five emerging adult dimensions.
Adult
