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Revisiting the Effects of Societal Threat Perceptions on Conflict-related Positions

A Three-wave Study

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ID6284643
AuthorsJulia Elad-Strenger (0000-0002-8906-0039, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, corresponding author), Golan Shahar (0000-0003-3796-5749, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev)
Year2018
Volume62
Issue8
Pages1753-1783
Publication date2018-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Conflict Resolution (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0022-0027 • E-ISSN: 1552-8766
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/0022002717703684
OpenAlexW2606794010
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited70

Past research has produced convincing evidence for the association between perceived societal threat and political conservatism. Based on the view of political worldviews and threat perceptions as multifaceted constructs, the present study suggests that certain types of perceived threat are actually associated with the endorsement of more politically liberal positions. Employing a three-wave naturalistic design, we examined the unique longitudinal effects of perceived threats from real-life political events that challenge either liberal or conservative values, on conflict-related attitudes, using a nationally representative sample of Jewish-Israelis ( N = 437). Consistent with our hypotheses, perceived threat from events that challenge conservative values was associated with increased militaristic attitudes and decreased willingness to compromise for peace over time, whereas perceived threat from events that challenge liberal values was related to decreased militaristic attitudes and increased willingness to compromise for peace over time. Theoretical and practical implications of these longitudinal effects are discussed

Compromise · Conservatism · Militarism · Perception · Political science · Politics · Cultural Differences and Values · Law · Psychology · Social and Intergroup Psychology · Social Psychology · Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence

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Citations per year0,71
Citation span2019 - 2023 (5)
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