Affective polarization and (negative) partisanship

Abstract

This panel brings together research focused on understanding the multifaceted nature of affective polarization and (negative) partisanship across different political landscapes. As political climates worldwide become increasingly polarized, not just ideologically but affectively, with strong emotional biases against opposing parties, this panel aims to dissect the underpinnings and outcomes of such divisions in partisan political identities. The panel will explore the determinants and consequences of partisan strength, in-party affect, and the broader phenomena of (negative) partisanship and its impact on polarization and democratic processes.

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