Gregory John Leslie
Biographic Data
| ID | 3937241 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Gregory John Leslie |
| GIVEN NAMES | Gregory John |
| FAMILY NAME | Leslie |
| SIGNATURE | LESLIE G J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of California, Los Angeles |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0757-7836 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 18 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Emotional representation: Identifying the characteristics and consequences of elected officials mirroring the emotions of their constituents
This study examines which elected officials are most likely to mirror their constituents' emotions in public outreach—a concept we term emotional representation. We also analyze the significance of emotional representation for the targeted group. To accomplish these goals, we examine the degree to which members of Congress mirrored Black people's documented increase in expressions of anger following the murder of George Floyd in the summer of 202…
Perceived racial efficacy and voter engagement among African Americans
This paper seeks to provide clarity on the link between Black people’s perceptions of racism in American institutions and society and voter engagement. We hypothesize that Black people with high feelings of racial efficacy, or the belief that government and society operate in a racially equitable manner, the more likely they will be to vote. Conversely, Black people with low racial efficacy are discouraged from voting. However, confidence in in-g…
The Heaviest Drop of Blood: Black Exceptionalism Among Multiracials
We leverage the emerging multiracial population to reexamine prominent theories of the American color line. A Black exceptionalism hypothesis suggests that Black heritage will be more restrictive of biracials' social and political assimilation prospects than Asian or Latino heritage. Black exceptionalism better explains biracials' sorting into the racial hierarchy than does classic assimilation theory or a people‐of‐color hypothesis. In the Ameri…
Voter Evaluations of Biracial-Identified Political Candidates
Today, identity expression and acceptance represent an important area of political advocacy and representation. Yet, how responsive are voters to new racial identity cues promoted by political leaders? Using candidates with interracial backgrounds as a case study, we assess whether voters are responsive to candidates who assert a mixed-race identity or if voters primarily rely on other traits, such as the candidate's family background, in determi…
The harms of racial miscategorization: Comparing multiracial individuals’ well-being in the continental U.S. versus Hawai‘i
Racial miscategorization is a prominent and aversive experience among multiracial individuals, but multiracial environments can serve as a psychological buffer. Racial miscategorization has important theoretical and practical implications for racial and ethnic identity research, which we discuss. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
The Ben Carson Effect: Do voters prefer racialized or deracialized black conservatives
The Ben Carson Effect: Do voters prefer racialized or deracialized black conservatives
Voter Evaluations of Biracial-Identified Political Candidates
Today, identity expression and acceptance represent an important area of political advocacy and representation. Yet, how responsive are voters to new racial identity cues promoted by political leaders? Using candidates with interracial backgrounds as a case study, we assess whether voters are responsive to candidates who assert a mixed-race identity or if voters primarily rely on other traits, such as the candidate's family background, in determi…
The harms of racial miscategorization: Comparing multiracial individuals’ well-being in the continental U.S. versus Hawai‘i
Racial miscategorization is a prominent and aversive experience among multiracial individuals, but multiracial environments can serve as a psychological buffer. Racial miscategorization has important theoretical and practical implications for racial and ethnic identity research, which we discuss. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
The Heaviest Drop of Blood: Black Exceptionalism Among Multiracials
We leverage the emerging multiracial population to reexamine prominent theories of the American color line. A Black exceptionalism hypothesis suggests that Black heritage will be more restrictive of biracials' social and political assimilation prospects than Asian or Latino heritage. Black exceptionalism better explains biracials' sorting into the racial hierarchy than does classic assimilation theory or a people‐of‐color hypothesis. In the Ameri…
Perceived racial efficacy and voter engagement among African Americans
This paper seeks to provide clarity on the link between Black people’s perceptions of racism in American institutions and society and voter engagement. We hypothesize that Black people with high feelings of racial efficacy, or the belief that government and society operate in a racially equitable manner, the more likely they will be to vote. Conversely, Black people with low racial efficacy are discouraged from voting. However, confidence in in-g…
The Ben Carson Effect: Do voters prefer racialized or deracialized black conservatives
The harms of racial miscategorization: Comparing multiracial individuals’ well-being in the continental U.S. versus Hawai‘i
Racial miscategorization is a prominent and aversive experience among multiracial individuals, but multiracial environments can serve as a psychological buffer. Racial miscategorization has important theoretical and practical implications for racial and ethnic identity research, which we discuss. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
The Heaviest Drop of Blood: Black Exceptionalism Among Multiracials
We leverage the emerging multiracial population to reexamine prominent theories of the American color line. A Black exceptionalism hypothesis suggests that Black heritage will be more restrictive of biracials' social and political assimilation prospects than Asian or Latino heritage. Black exceptionalism better explains biracials' sorting into the racial hierarchy than does classic assimilation theory or a people‐of‐color hypothesis. In the Ameri…
Voter Evaluations of Biracial-Identified Political Candidates
Today, identity expression and acceptance represent an important area of political advocacy and representation. Yet, how responsive are voters to new racial identity cues promoted by political leaders? Using candidates with interracial backgrounds as a case study, we assess whether voters are responsive to candidates who assert a mixed-race identity or if voters primarily rely on other traits, such as the candidate's family background, in determi…
Perceived racial efficacy and voter engagement among African Americans
This paper seeks to provide clarity on the link between Black people’s perceptions of racism in American institutions and society and voter engagement. We hypothesize that Black people with high feelings of racial efficacy, or the belief that government and society operate in a racially equitable manner, the more likely they will be to vote. Conversely, Black people with low racial efficacy are discouraged from voting. However, confidence in in-g…
Emotional representation: Identifying the characteristics and consequences of elected officials mirroring the emotions of their constituents
This study examines which elected officials are most likely to mirror their constituents' emotions in public outreach—a concept we term emotional representation. We also analyze the significance of emotional representation for the targeted group. To accomplish these goals, we examine the degree to which members of Congress mirrored Black people's documented increase in expressions of anger following the murder of George Floyd in the summer of 202…
Psychology (5 works) · Social and Intergroup Psychology (5 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Gender Studies (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Politics (4 works) · Racism (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Electoral Systems and Political Participation (3 works)