The Individual and the Nation: A Qualitative Analysis of US Liberal and Conservative Identity Content

The Individual and the Nation: A Qualitative Analysis of US Liberal and Conservative Identity Content

Recent research highlights the significant role of political ideological identities in America’s increasing political polarisation. In line with social identity theory, self-placement as a US liberal or conservative predicts favouritism toward the ideological in-group and negative attitudes and beha...

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Main Authors: Kristin Hanson, Emma O’Dwyer, Evanthia Lyons
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PsychOpen GOLD/ Leibniz Institute for Psychology 2019-05-01
Series:Journal of Social and Political Psychology
Subjects:
ideological identity
political ideology
liberal
conservative
qualitative
social identity
patriotism
Online Access:http://jspp.psychopen.eu/article/view/1062

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http://jspp.psychopen.eu/article/view/1062

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