How Self-Disclosure Bridges Divides: A Strategy for Increasing Political Respect and Willingness to interact

• In Event: Conflict and Consensus in Deliberation and Everyday Talk

Brief Overview

Why does sharing experiences bridge political divides better than facts? We show that experiences express self-disclosure, which increases feelings of connection. We leverage this knowledge to communicate facts that promote respect and interaction.

Author

• Luca Versteegen, University of Gothenburg