Affective polarization and coalition signals
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6342121 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Markus Wagner (0000-0002-0036-1266, University of Vienna, corresponding author), Katrin Praprotnik (0000-0003-0343-5643, University of Graz) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 336-353 |
| Publication date | 2024-04-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Political Science Research and Methods (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2049-8470 • E-ISSN: 2049-8489 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/psrm.2023.33 |
| OpenAlex | W4386506626 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 19 |
| References cited | 51 |
Affective polarization between partisans is potentially troubling for liberal democracy. Hence, recent research has focused on how affective dislike between partisans can be reduced. Using a survey experiment in Austria, we test whether elite signals matter. Respondents exposed to fictional news stories implying that their in-party might form a coalition with an out-party show reduced dislike toward supporters of that out-party. Our experiment also shows that coalition signals can influence out-party affect even if neither of the two parties signaling cooperation are an in-party. We conclude that cooperation between rivals has an important role in reducing affective polarization
Affect (linguistics · Democracy · Economics · Elite · Polarization (electrochemistry · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Chemistry · Communication · Electoral Systems and Political Participation · Law · Populism, Right-Wing Movements · Psychology · Social Media and Politics · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 19 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 9,5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 18 |