The Positive Influence of Humility and Gratitude in Politics: Applying Insights from Positive Psychology to Moderate Affective Polarization

• In Event: Political Reasoning

Brief Overview

Applying insights from positive psychology, I test and find support for the theory that character traits of humility and gratitude decrease hostility toward political opponents, shedding light on one possible way to moderate affective polarization.

Author

• Kristin Garrett, Wheaton College