Why Do Conservatives Report Being Happier Than Liberals? The Contribution of Neuroticism

Previous studies suggest that conservatives in the United States are happier than liberals. This difference has been attributed to factors including differences in socioeconomic status, group memberships, and system-justifying beliefs. We suggest that differences between liberals and conservatives i...

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Main Authors: Caitlin M. Burton, Jason E. Plaks, Jordan B. Peterson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PsychOpen GOLD/ Leibniz Institute for Psychology 2015-04-01
Series:Journal of Social and Political Psychology
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Online Access:http://jspp.psychopen.eu/article/view/117