Lena Masch
Biographic Data
| ID | 1268639 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Lena Masch |
| GIVEN NAMES | Lena |
| FAMILY NAME | Masch |
| SIGNATURE | MASCH L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Münster |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8967-3807 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 19 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 9 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Federalism and citizen preferences
In federal systems where multiple orders of government share authority, do citizens care about which order makes a policy? To investigate whether citizens place importance on the order of government and whether if they do, this reflects principled preferences or implicit assumptions about policy performance, we conducted a vignette experiment in Germany. The design of the study disentangles the effects of policy adoption and financing from the ex…
The Covid-19 Pandemic and the Search for Scapegoats
The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled numerous conspiracy theories that have reinvigorated prejudices and stereotypes toward marginalized groups. While much current research focuses on the correlates of COVID-19 conspiracy beliefs, the consequences of conspiracy narratives for outgroup attitudes are rarely examined. Across two studies, we investigate the relationship between COVID-19 conspiracy beliefs and attitudes toward ethnic minorities. Using the…
Empathy During Crises
OBJECTIVE: In times of societal crises, it is pivotal to understand and share others' feelings. Yet, the role of empathy in fostering prosocial responses during societal crises has not gained enough attention. Our study uses the onset of Russia's war on Ukraine to examine three key questions: (1) Is empathy related to attitudes toward pro-refugee policies? (2) Does empathy correlate with a higher tolerance for diverse opinions on refugee policies…
Is there a beauty is beastly effect in electoral success? An empirical analysis of the German federal elections 2005 to 2021
Research shows that attractive women may face disadvantages in male-dominated contexts or those stereotypically associated with masculinity, because they tend to be ascribed more stereotypically feminine character traits and capabilities. This is known as the “beauty is beastly effect.” However, its impact on political elections remains largely unexamined. This study investigates whether such an effect exists for female candidates in Germany, whe…
Rallying Around or Keeping Distance
This article centers on former Chancellor Angela Merkel's major standalone televised address to the nation-her coronavirus speech during the initial phase of the covid-19 pandemic-and reactions to it in mainstream German newspapers and among social media users. Employing a case study approach, we investigate the communicative means used by Merkel to generate unity and appeal to people's solidarity, the ways in which the mainstream press echoed or…
Can a beautiful smile win the vote
Several empirical studies have linked political candidates' electoral success to their physical appearance. We reexamine the effects of candidates' physical attractiveness by taking into account emotional facial expressions as measured by automated facial recognition software. The analysis is based on an observational case study of candidate characteristics in the 2017 German federal election. Using hierarchical regression modeling and controllin…
Grundsätzlich bereit, aber doch nicht dabei – Eine Analyse der Mitarbeitsbereitschaft in Parteien anhand des Civic Voluntarism Models
Wer sind die Menschen, die sich eine Parteimitgliedschaft vorstellen können, aber nicht beitreten? Mit den Datensätzen der Allgemeinen Bevölkerungsumfrage der Sozialwissenschaften (ALLBUS) der Jahre 2008 und 2018 liegen nunmehr größere, öffentliche und vor allem repräsentative Studien vor, die den Willen zu einer Parteiaktivität ermitteln. Mithilfe dieser Daten wird analysiert, inwieweit sozio-demografische Ressourcen, Motivation, Selbstwirksamke…
How Emotional Displays of Political Leaders Shape Citizen Attitudes
The personalised format of TV broadcasts and more recently the self-presentation on social media platforms are seen by some scholars as enhancing the role of political leaders on public opinion formation. The visibility of their emotional displays could further shape citizen attitudes towards political leaders. As demonstrated by some empirical studies, American presidents often succeeded in improving their approval ratings by displaying positive…
Displays of emotion and citizen support for Merkel and Gysi
Emotional appeals have always been an important instrument in the mobilization of political support in modern societies. As found in several experimental studies from the United States, the emotions displayed by leading politicians in their televised public appearances have an impact on the political attitudes and behaviors of the public. Positive emotions such as joy or happiness, pride, and amusement elicit a more positive assessment of politic…
Can a beautiful smile win the vote
Several empirical studies have linked political candidates' electoral success to their physical appearance. We reexamine the effects of candidates' physical attractiveness by taking into account emotional facial expressions as measured by automated facial recognition software. The analysis is based on an observational case study of candidate characteristics in the 2017 German federal election. Using hierarchical regression modeling and controllin…
How Emotional Displays of Political Leaders Shape Citizen Attitudes
The personalised format of TV broadcasts and more recently the self-presentation on social media platforms are seen by some scholars as enhancing the role of political leaders on public opinion formation. The visibility of their emotional displays could further shape citizen attitudes towards political leaders. As demonstrated by some empirical studies, American presidents often succeeded in improving their approval ratings by displaying positive…
Displays of emotion and citizen support for Merkel and Gysi
Emotional appeals have always been an important instrument in the mobilization of political support in modern societies. As found in several experimental studies from the United States, the emotions displayed by leading politicians in their televised public appearances have an impact on the political attitudes and behaviors of the public. Positive emotions such as joy or happiness, pride, and amusement elicit a more positive assessment of politic…
Grundsätzlich bereit, aber doch nicht dabei – Eine Analyse der Mitarbeitsbereitschaft in Parteien anhand des Civic Voluntarism Models
Wer sind die Menschen, die sich eine Parteimitgliedschaft vorstellen können, aber nicht beitreten? Mit den Datensätzen der Allgemeinen Bevölkerungsumfrage der Sozialwissenschaften (ALLBUS) der Jahre 2008 und 2018 liegen nunmehr größere, öffentliche und vor allem repräsentative Studien vor, die den Willen zu einer Parteiaktivität ermitteln. Mithilfe dieser Daten wird analysiert, inwieweit sozio-demografische Ressourcen, Motivation, Selbstwirksamke…
Displays of emotion and citizen support for Merkel and Gysi
Emotional appeals have always been an important instrument in the mobilization of political support in modern societies. As found in several experimental studies from the United States, the emotions displayed by leading politicians in their televised public appearances have an impact on the political attitudes and behaviors of the public. Positive emotions such as joy or happiness, pride, and amusement elicit a more positive assessment of politic…
How Emotional Displays of Political Leaders Shape Citizen Attitudes
The personalised format of TV broadcasts and more recently the self-presentation on social media platforms are seen by some scholars as enhancing the role of political leaders on public opinion formation. The visibility of their emotional displays could further shape citizen attitudes towards political leaders. As demonstrated by some empirical studies, American presidents often succeeded in improving their approval ratings by displaying positive…
Can a beautiful smile win the vote
Several empirical studies have linked political candidates' electoral success to their physical appearance. We reexamine the effects of candidates' physical attractiveness by taking into account emotional facial expressions as measured by automated facial recognition software. The analysis is based on an observational case study of candidate characteristics in the 2017 German federal election. Using hierarchical regression modeling and controllin…
Grundsätzlich bereit, aber doch nicht dabei – Eine Analyse der Mitarbeitsbereitschaft in Parteien anhand des Civic Voluntarism Models
Wer sind die Menschen, die sich eine Parteimitgliedschaft vorstellen können, aber nicht beitreten? Mit den Datensätzen der Allgemeinen Bevölkerungsumfrage der Sozialwissenschaften (ALLBUS) der Jahre 2008 und 2018 liegen nunmehr größere, öffentliche und vor allem repräsentative Studien vor, die den Willen zu einer Parteiaktivität ermitteln. Mithilfe dieser Daten wird analysiert, inwieweit sozio-demografische Ressourcen, Motivation, Selbstwirksamke…
The Covid-19 Pandemic and the Search for Scapegoats
The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled numerous conspiracy theories that have reinvigorated prejudices and stereotypes toward marginalized groups. While much current research focuses on the correlates of COVID-19 conspiracy beliefs, the consequences of conspiracy narratives for outgroup attitudes are rarely examined. Across two studies, we investigate the relationship between COVID-19 conspiracy beliefs and attitudes toward ethnic minorities. Using the…
Empathy During Crises
OBJECTIVE: In times of societal crises, it is pivotal to understand and share others' feelings. Yet, the role of empathy in fostering prosocial responses during societal crises has not gained enough attention. Our study uses the onset of Russia's war on Ukraine to examine three key questions: (1) Is empathy related to attitudes toward pro-refugee policies? (2) Does empathy correlate with a higher tolerance for diverse opinions on refugee policies…
Is there a beauty is beastly effect in electoral success? An empirical analysis of the German federal elections 2005 to 2021
Research shows that attractive women may face disadvantages in male-dominated contexts or those stereotypically associated with masculinity, because they tend to be ascribed more stereotypically feminine character traits and capabilities. This is known as the “beauty is beastly effect.” However, its impact on political elections remains largely unexamined. This study investigates whether such an effect exists for female candidates in Germany, whe…
Rallying Around or Keeping Distance
This article centers on former Chancellor Angela Merkel's major standalone televised address to the nation-her coronavirus speech during the initial phase of the covid-19 pandemic-and reactions to it in mainstream German newspapers and among social media users. Employing a case study approach, we investigate the communicative means used by Merkel to generate unity and appeal to people's solidarity, the ways in which the mainstream press echoed or…
Federalism and citizen preferences
In federal systems where multiple orders of government share authority, do citizens care about which order makes a policy? To investigate whether citizens place importance on the order of government and whether if they do, this reflects principled preferences or implicit assumptions about policy performance, we conducted a vignette experiment in Germany. The design of the study disentangles the effects of policy adoption and financing from the ex…
Political science (7 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Social Psychology (6 works) · Politics (5 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Law (4 works) · Law (4 works) · German (3 works) · History (3 works) · Social and Intergroup Psychology (3 works)