Measuring the Impact of Emotions and Mental Health on Political Participation

• In Event: Identity, Inequality, and Political Engagement

Brief Overview

This study explores the effects of emotions and mental health on political participation. Findings show anger increases costly political participation for all demographic groups, with Black women showing resilience despite mental health challenges.

Authors

• B. D'Andra Orey, Jackson State University

• Kesicia Dickinson, University of Mississippi