Affective polarization, democracy and governance

Abstract

The panel aims to increase our understanding of affective polarization's role in shaping - or damaging - the functioning of democracies. This includes their tolerance for electoral misconduct in the pursuit of victory, the exacerbation of partisan sentiments through perceived corruption, and the ensuing effects on political trust and cynicism. These papers focus on the intricate ways in which affective polarization can both erode and reshape the democratic landscape.

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From Partisan Hearts to Cynical Minds: Affective Polarisation, Political Cynicism and Democratic Norms	View Paper Details
“When they go low, we kick them”: Introducing and testing the Reciprocal Democratic Transgressions Model	View Paper Details
Unraveling the visual effect: Affective polarization and exposure to political information in old and new media	View Paper Details
Corruption and partisan feelings: A valence perspective on explaining affective polarization	View Paper Details