Center for the Study of Political Psychology

Dedicated to the establishment of a strong research community for social scientists focused on the theoretical and practical advancement of political psychology.

Faculty

The Graduate Minor in Political Psychology

Recent News

Valuing male dominance may predict support for Trump, study says

New research suggests that those who value "hegemonic masculinity" are more likely to support Trump. Professor of Political Science and Psychology Christopher Federico…

At the Forefront of Political Psychology

Although Professor John Sullivan retired in 2016, his impact, detailed by former students in a recently-published book, lingers in the department. Professor Christopher…

Meta-cognition and resistance to political persuasion: evidence from a three-wave panel study

We investigate the temporal course of meta-cognition and resistance processes following exposure to counter-attitudinal information in the 2012 Presidential election. Using a…

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Attitudes & Identity: Center Shines Light on Voter Behavior

As the 2020 election season ramps up and Americans deliberate which candidate to vote for at the polls this November, a University of Minnesota research center aims to…

Study: Trump fans are much angrier about housing assistance when they see an image of a black man

Research by Matthew Luttig, Christopher Federico, and Howard Lavine, set to be published in Research & Politics is highlighted in Vox.