Measurement of Affective Polarization: Two Problems and a Solution

• In Event: Affective Polarization: Measurement, Causes, and Consequences

Brief Overview

We show that the apparent ``mode effect'' for ANES measures of affective polarization is a consequence of inconsistent measurement. We provide a straightforward correction: include self-identified pure independents rather than excluding them.

Authors

• Libby Jenke, University of Houston

• Diana C Mutz, ennekim