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Parasocial and Group Attitudes in a Political Context: Does a personable politician improve group acceptance?
(2021-05-21)
This study investigates how exposure to personal narratives of an outgroup leader
may increase positive attitudes toward the leader and, by extension, also her group. To
test this question, the reactions of participants ...
A New Korean Sunshine: Managing the New Nuclear Crisis Through Limited Nuclear Deterrence and Economic Prosperity on the Korean Peninsula
(2021-05-21)
Negotiations for denuclearization and disarmament of the Democratic People’s
Republic of Korea (DPRK) have thus far failed. Economic sanctions, threats and nuclear
treaties from world powers have proven to be ineffective ...
The Threat Multiplier: Analyzing the Relationship between Climate Change and the Emergence of Violent Non-State Actors in Western Africa
(2021-05-07)
The impact of climate change on the growth of violent non-state actors is a hotly debated topic with great implications for the stability and growth of the Africa. In the last few years, several groups have made significant ...
Politics, partisanship, and our relationships: Where do we draw the line?
(2021-05-12)
Exploring the subject of political partisanship and polarization, this study examines the scope of effects that differing levels of partisanship can have in social interactions, communications, and relationship building ...
Do Republican Presidential Candidates Benefit from High Birth Rates? Putting the "Fertility Gap" to the Test
(2021-05-21)
During the 2004 election cycle, journalists discovered a correlation between state fertility rates and presidential election results. The media observed that states with high fertility rates tended to support George W. ...