We are the ones who matter! Pro and anti-Trumpists’ attitudes in Hungary

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ID12736748
AuthorsZsolt Péter (0009-0008-7202-6548, Ludovika University of Public Service), Tamás Tóth (0009-0005-7535-2611, Corvinus University of Budapest, corresponding author), Márton Demeter (0000-0002-9888-9682, Ludovika University of Public Service)
Year2021
Volume30
Issue4
Pages719-737
Publication date2021-10-18
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Contemporary European Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1478-2790 • E-ISSN: 1478-2804
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/14782804.2021.1992362
OpenAlexW3209544243
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited44

Drawing on a unique dataset of Hungarian citizens (n = 767), this study investigates the importance of various populist values through the analysis of differences between the attitudes of pro-Trump and anti-Trump respondents. The results show a strong correlation between Trump sympathy and populist attitudes. While populism is often defined as an anti-elite ideology, our most important finding is that anti-elitist attitudes are irrelevant in differentiating populists from non-populists, while in-group solidarity, preferences for a homogenous society, fast-action, and anti-science beliefs are. At the same time, anti-elitism raises opposition to pluralist forms that in turn contribute to pro-Trumpism. This suggests that there is a need for further research on populist attitudes that should account for the importance of cultural and historical context in interpreting them

Context (archaeology · Elite · Elitism · Ideology · Mainstream · Opposition (politics · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Populism · Positive economics · Sociology · Solidarity · Sympathy · Law · Media Influence and Politics · Populism, Right-Wing Movements · Psychology · Social Media and Politics · Social Psychology

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