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

Negativity Bias in Politics

Dr. Chris Federico elaborates on negativity bias within politics in The Hill's article “Liberals find it can be easier to fight for causes than defend them.”

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Howard Lavine Discusses Impact Jan. 6 Hearings May Have on Upcoming Elections

Prof. Howard Lavine discusses how the hearings may be influencing voters and the outcomes of the 2022 and 2024 elections with KARE 11 News.

Federico on NPR

NPR quotes Dr. Christopher Federico on how bias can impact how individual jurors assess the same evidence differently.

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…