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SYMBOLIC THREAT FOSTERS RIGHT-WING AUTHORITARIANISM ONLY AMONG LOW AUTHORITARIANS.
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TPM: Testing, Psychometrics, Methodology in Applied Psychology . Jun2014, Vol. 21 Issue 2, p197-211. 15p. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- In a sample of 95 U.S. undergraduates (49.5% women, Mage = 20.99 years, SD = 3.48), we analyzed the effects of symbolic threat on right-wing authoritarianism (RWA). We used data from an experimental study in which negative political attacks on one's own favorite candidate were considered as symbolic threats. A hierarchic moderated regression showed that, as with societal threat, symbolic threat fostered an increase in RWA only among participants with low initial scores on RWA. This increase did not depend on the persuasive effect of being exposed to negative campaigning. The implications, limitations, and possible developments of the research are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *AUTHORITARIANISM
*NEGATIVE campaigning
*TERRORISTS
*REPUBLICANS
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19726325
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- TPM: Testing, Psychometrics, Methodology in Applied Psychology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 96640398
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4473/TPM21.2.6