ICPS
2021 APS Virtual Convention
Ideological Angst: How the Fear of Becoming a Political Minority Drives Anti-Democratic Behavior
What explains the rise of anti-democratic behavior on the political right? We find that people generally see society as becoming more liberal over time. For liberals, this creates feelings of growth, but for conservatives it creates a sense of existential threat. This threat, in turn, drives support for anti-democratic behavior.
Chairs & Discussants
- Benjamin RuischSpeaker
Cornell University - Francesca ManziDiscussant
Utrecht University - Daan ScheepersDiscussant
Leiden University