ICPS
2019 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2019
Political Efficacy Beliefs Affect Emotional Responses to Terrorism
- Mehmet Necip Tunç
Tilburg University - Mark Brandt
Tilburg University - Marcel Zeelenberg
Tilburg University
Abstract
We investigated how political efficacy beliefs affect emotional responses to terrorism. A study (N=816) conducted before and after a terror attack revealed incumbent-based efficacy positively predicted derogatory emotions (anger/contempt/disgust), regime-based efficacy negatively predicted intimidatory (fear/anxiety) and responsibility-related emotions (guilt/shame), and internal political efficacy positively predicted intimidatory and responsibility related emotions.
Emotion
