Polarization and Political Manipulation

In recent years, the consequences of ideological polarization have increased dramatically within the rise of political manipulation from mis- and disinformation spread both online and off. This research topic explores the causes of growing polarity and divides among ideological communities and searches for solutions.

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“Vicious, Hateful, and Divisive” Partisans: Understanding and Countering Antidemocratic Political Polarization

“… the most vicious, hateful, and divisive speech ever delivered by an American president, vilifying 75 million citizens… as threats to democracy and as enemies of the state. You’re all […]

By Erin Oittinen, Brooke Molokach on July 26, 2023
Disinformation and the Business of the Consumer Internet

The social problems that have spread over the leading internet platforms are driven by more than just ineffective policies. A large body of research indicates that these ills are products of the economic structures that define the consumer internet industry, stemming from its uninhibited collection of data and the way it uses algorithms to manipulate users’ media experiences. This research review outlines the nature of the regulatory environment that gave rise to the business model that is commonly in place in the social media sector.

By Dipayan Ghosh on February 14, 2022

Polarization and Political Manipulation

Megastudy testing 25 treatments to reduce antidemocratic attitudes and partisan animosity

Author:

Voelkel, Jan G.; Stagnaro, Michael N.; Chu, James Y.; Pink, Sophia L.; Mernyk, Joseph S.; Redekopp, Chrystal; Ghezae, Isaias; Cashman, Matthew; Adjodah, Dhaval; Allen, Levi G.; Allis, L. Victor; Baleria, Gina; Ballantyne, Nathan; Van Bavel, Jay J.; Blunden, Hayley; Braley, Alia; Bryan, Christopher J.; Celniker, Jared B.; Cikara, Mina; Clapper, Margarett V.; Clayton, Katherine; Collins, Hanne; DeFilippis, Evan; Dieffenbach, Macrina; Doell, Kimberly C.; Dorison, Charles; Duong, Mylien; Felsman, Peter; Fiorella, Maya; Francis, David; Franz, Michael; Gallardo, Roman A.; Gifford, Sara; Goya-Tocchetto, Daniela; Gray, Kurt; Green, Joe; Greene, Joshua; Güngör, Mertcan; Hall, Matthew; Hecht, Cameron A.; Javeed, Ali; Jost, John T.; Kay, Aaron C.; Kay, Nick R.; Keating, Brandyn; Kelly, John Michael; Kirk, James R. G.; Kopell, Malka; Kteily, Nour; Kubin, Emily; Lees, Jeffrey; Lenz, Gabriel; Levendusky, Matthew; Littman, Rebecca; Luo, Kara; Lyles, Aaron; Lyons, Ben; Marsh, Wayde; Martherus, James; Maurer, Lauren Alpert; Mehl, Caroline; Minson, Julia; Moore, Molly; Moore-Berg, Samantha L.; Pasek, Michael H.; Pentland, Alex; Puryear, Curtis; Rahnama, Hossein; Rathje, Steve; Rosato, Jay; Saar-Tsechansky, Maytal; Almeida Santos, Luiza; Seifert, Colleen M.; Shariff, Azim; Simonsson, Otto; Spitz Siddiqi, Shiri; Stone, Daniel F.; Strand, Palma; Tomz, Michael; Yeager, David S.; Yoeli, Erez; Zaki, Jamil; Druckman, James N.; Rand, David G.; Willer, Robb

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Science

Year:

2024
Polarization and Political Manipulation

On the Efficacy of Accuracy Prompts Across Partisan Lines: An Adversarial Collaboration

Author:

Martel, Cameron; Rathje, Steve; Clark, Cory J.; Pennycook, Gordon; Van Bavel, Jay J.; Rand, David G.; Van Der Linden, Sander

Publication:

Psychological Science
Polarization and Political Manipulation

The Costs of Polarizing a Pandemic: Antecedents, Consequences, and Lessons

Author:

Van Bavel, Jay J.; Pretus, Clara; Rathje, Steve; Pärnamets, Philip; Vlasceanu, Madalina; Knowles, Eric D.

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Perspectives on Psychological Science

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Melody Devries

Toronto Metropolitan University
Tomás Gold

PhD Candidate in Sociology, University of Notre Dame
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Assistant Professor, Yale University
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