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Political Psychology "Political psychology is, at the most general level, an application of what is known about human psy

Political psychology is, at the most general level, an application of what is known about human psychology to the study of politics.

A reader’s question prompted an examination of what political psychology can teach us about communicating across disagre...
31/07/2026

A reader’s question prompted an examination of what political psychology can teach us about communicating across disagreement—particularly when politics begins to damage marriages, families and friendships.

When political disagreement begins to damage marriages, families and friendships, winning the argument may be the wrong objective. Prompted by a thoughtful question from a reader named Mary, and dr…

Hello,Can narcissism help explain authoritarian attitudes on the political left?A new reanalysis challenges a widely cir...
22/07/2026

Hello,

Can narcissism help explain authoritarian attitudes on the political left?

A new reanalysis challenges a widely circulated claim. After separating narcissism from psychopathy and Machiavellianism, researchers found that narcissism was negatively associated with left-wing authoritarianism. Psychopathy showed a different pattern, illustrating why broad personality labels can obscure more than they explain.

In my latest post, I examine the findings, their methodological limitations, and the broader risks of reducing political opponents to supposedly hidden psychological motives.

I would be interested to hear your perspective. Feel free to reply or share the post with someone interested in political psychology.

Carlos A. Rivera

A new reanalysis challenges claims that narcissistic personalities are drawn to left-wing authoritarianism, while illustrating the complexity of linking personality to politics.

The human fear of death (dread) creates a profound existential anxiety. To cope with this, people are driven to seek psy...
22/08/2025

The human fear of death (dread) creates a profound existential anxiety. To cope with this, people are driven to seek psychological security and a sense of order. In a political context, this search for security can lead them toward centrist positions.

The centrist approach is seen as a safe haven that offers stability and avoids the chaos and radicalism of political extremes. Embracing moderation and consensus provides a sense of control and predictability, thereby helping to alleviate the deep-seated anxiety associated with the awareness of one's own mortality.

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New Research Reveals How Ideology Shapes Our Political Choices Published: 12 April 2025 A new study published today in H...
12/04/2025

New Research Reveals How Ideology Shapes Our Political Choices Published: 12 April 2025 A new study published today in Humanities and Social Sciences Communications raises provocative questions about how we make political decisions. The research, conducted by Monzel, Grünhage, and Reuter (2025), challenges the popular notion that modern voters primarily select candidates based on individual policy positions rather than along ideological lines. Do We Really Vote on Issues Alone? For decades, political scientists have observed an apparent increase in 'issue voting'—that is, citizens choosing parties based on specific policy stances rather than party loyalty or broad ideology....

New Research Reveals How Ideology Shapes Our Political Choices Published: 12 April 2025 A new study published today in Humanities and Social Sciences Communications raises provocative questions abo…

Introduction Political loyalty is a fundamental aspect of democratic systems, but when does ordinary political support t...
02/03/2025

Introduction Political loyalty is a fundamental aspect of democratic systems, but when does ordinary political support transform into something more extreme—a personality cult? This question has gained particular relevance in contemporary American politics, with former President Donald Trump inspiring what many observers have described as cult-like devotion among his most ardent supporters. A recent study published in the journal Political Psychology by Benjamin E. Goldsmith and Lars J. K. Moen (2025) offers fascinating insights into this phenomenon through the lens of personality psychology. In their article, "The personality of a personality cult?...

Introduction Political loyalty is a fundamental aspect of democratic systems, but when does ordinary political support transform into something more extreme—a personality cult? This question has ga…

New Blog Post: Bridging the Political DivideGroundbreaking research has uncovered a simple yet powerful method to reduce...
31/07/2024

New Blog Post: Bridging the Political Divide

Groundbreaking research has uncovered a simple yet powerful method to reduce political polarization in the US.

📊 Key Findings:
• Americans overestimate political differences
• Showing shared values between parties can change perceptions
• A new way of visualizing data makes a big difference!

💡 The study reveals:
• Reduced dehumanization of political opponents
• Increased belief in the potential for compromise
• More hope for America's future

🤔 Did you know? There's a 90.9% overlap in fundamental values between Republicans and Democrats!

This research offers a ray of hope in our divided times. Could changing how we see our differences be the key to a more united future?

Read the full blog post to learn more about this innovative approach and its potential to reshape American politics. Let's start a conversation about finding common ground!



What do you think? Can visualizing our similarities make a difference? Share your thoughts below! 👇

As someone who earned their PhD from the University of Essex, I’m always eager to share exciting research coming out of my alma mater. Today, I’m thrilled to discuss a groundbreaking st…

New Episode Alert: Political Psychology Podcast"Populism and Economic Hardships"Dive into the intricate web connecting p...
31/07/2024

New Episode Alert: Political Psychology Podcast

"Populism and Economic Hardships"

Dive into the intricate web connecting populism's rise and the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis! Our latest episode unravels this complex relationship through the lenses of affective political economy (APE) and political psychology.

🌍 Journey with us across the US, UK, Spain, Brazil, and Chile as we explore:
• How economic grievances morphed into cultural anxieties
• The birth of global populist movements
• The critical role of emotions in political behaviour

🔍 Witness the far-reaching consequences:
• Unemployment spikes and harsh austerity measures
• Widespread social discontent fueling populist flames
• The reshaping of the global political landscape

From Trump's ascent in the US to Brexit's emotional pull in the UK, we show how populist leaders capitalized on fears and uncertainties, giving voice to marginalized ideologies and altering nations' trajectories.

🧠 Gain a comprehensive understanding through our analysis of critical case studies. Don't miss this insightful exploration of how economic catastrophes can fundamentally shift political realities!

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Dive deep into the intricate connections between the rise of populism and the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis in our latest analysis! Uncover how economic grievances transformed into cultural anxieties, sparking populist movements across the US, UK, Spain, Brazil, and Chile through the lens o...

¡EN VIVO! Cognición Política y Cumbre de Líderes de América del Norte.
13/01/2023

¡EN VIVO! Cognición Política y Cumbre de Líderes de América del Norte.

Podcast de Psicología Política con David Martínez y Carlos Rivera.En este episodio hablamos acerca del proceso conocido como cognición política y de la Cumbr...

Three studies assessed the relationship between need for closure (NFC) and evaluations of political ideology conversions...
04/09/2019

Three studies assessed the relationship between need for closure (NFC) and evaluations of political ideology conversions as a function of mortality salience (MS). Following anexperimental (vs. control) manipulation, 156 participants evaluated politicians who switchedpolitical ideologies. Results indicate that MS induced people high in NFC to express greater support for politicians seeking consensus in the political centre, an effect consistent with research linking NFC to desires for group centrism and collective closure. [ 116 more words ]

Three studies assessed the relationship between need for closure (NFC) and evaluations of political ideology conversions as a function of mortality salience (MS). Following anexperimental (vs. cont…

If you look at people who have high needs for security and certainty and don’t pay as much attention about politics they...
07/05/2019

If you look at people who have high needs for security and certainty and don’t pay as much attention about politics they are adopting more left-wing redistributive positions.

Christopher Federico discusses his latest research on the relationship between the need for securiity, certainty and political preferences.

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