The Emotional Roots of Affective Polarization in the United States
Dislike and distrust of opposing partisans is a growing concern in most democracies. However, we know little about the emotional roots of affective polarization. I present a pre-analysis plan for a survey experiment that studies the effects of shame, guilt, and pride on empathy towards the outgroup in the United States.
Date: 18 May 2022, 14:00
Venue: Nuffield College, New Road OX1 1NF
Venue Details: This is a hybrid event--interested participants can attend in person in the Conference room at Nuffield College or virtually via Zoom
Speaker: Florian Schaffner (Oxford)
Organising department: Nuffield College
Organiser: Noah Bacine (University of Oxford)
Organiser contact email address: noah.bacine@nuffield.ox.ac.uk
Host: Noah Bacine (University of Oxford)
Part of: CESS Colloquium Series
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Booking url: https://cess-nuffield.nuff.ox.ac.uk/events/colloquium/florian-schaffner-university-of-oxford/
Booking email: noah.bacine@nuffield.ox.ac.uk
Audience: Members of the University only
Editor: Noah Bacine