The Politics Effect: Why Some People Avoid Political Contexts

• In Event: Thinking of Others... Or Just Yourself

Brief Overview

Who is most likely to select into “political” contexts? We consider how people perceive what it means to be “political” and how that affects people’s responses to new political information and willingness to engage in political discussions.

Authors

• Eric William Groenendyk, University of Memphis

• Yanna Krupnikov, Stony Brook University

• John Barry Barry Ryan, Stony Brook University