In person icon The Emotional Undercurrents of Affective Polarization

Abstract

This panel explores the role of "affect" in affective polarization. The discussions will center on how emotive communication during election campaigns influences voter perceptions, the ideological dimensions of fear, the differential effects of realistic and symbolic threats on partisan prejudice, and the potential impacts of politically polarizing emotions on democracy. It will shed light on the question whether certain emotions associated with political polarization might actually serve democratic engagement or if they undermine the democratic fabric.

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