Affective Polarization
Affective polarization is a field of research that analyzes polarization through a behavioral lens.
Description
Affective polarization is an emerging field of research. For now, I am defining it simply as any political science that analyzes polarization behaviorally.
Reading Notes
Is It the Message or the Messenger? Examining Movement in Immigration Beliefs, Hassan Afrouzi, Carolina Arteaga, and Emily Weisburst, 2024
Discounting extreme positions: party normalization and support for the far right; Laia Balcells, Sergi Martínez, and Ethan vanderWilden; 2024
Does polarization increase participation? A systematic literature review and meta-analysis, Marta Kołczyńska, 2025
Defending the Status Quo or Seeking Change? Electoral Outcomes, Affective Polarization, and Support for Referendums, Bjarn Eck and Emilien Paulis, 2025