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Are there commonalities in personality traits of Trump supporters? Goldsmith & Moen investigate this in their latest paper. Using the Big Five, they find Trump supporters surveyed shared high levels of the Conscientious personality dimension. Read more: https://doi.org/10.1111/pops.12991

A study by Francesco Rigoli reveals that political beliefs may shape the way we view history. Rigoli found that right-leaning participants shared a rosier view of the recent past (about 1950-2000) than those on the left. Read the full open-access article here: https://doi.org/10.1111/pops.12971

New research by David Young and Lee de-Wit gives us a deeper look at polarization within political parties. Their findings suggest factional divides within a party can be as strong, and even stronger, than those between parties. Read more: https://doi.org/10.1111/pops.12973

🚀 Open Science Workshop! Enhance your research's transparency, credibility & impact! This hands-on session for Political Psychology ECRs covers pre-registration, open data, reproducibility & more. 📅 March 5, 2025 | ⌛ 1-3 PM CET | 📍 Zoom Register now!! 🔗: elteppk.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Jenny Roth and colleagues find that election outcomes may actually ease social tensions. Their study of the 2022 Northern Ireland Assembly Elections shows that supporters of the winning party experienced reduced threat and interparty bias. Read the full open-access article: doi.org/10.1111/pops...

Jack Lucas and Lior Sheffer’s study finds that Canadian municipal politicians are generally less polarized than citizens, but ideologues, strong partisans, and ambitious elites display heightened partisan hostility. Read the full study: doi.org/10.1111/pops...

Jakub Šrol & Vladimíra Čavojová’s article examines the public's blame for the war in Ukraine & symbolic threat from enemies. They find a connection between perceived threat from the West or Russia & (dis)belief in pro-Kremlin conspiracy theories. Read more: https://doi.org/10.1111/pops.12975

In their first editorial as editors-in-chief, Mark Brandt and Elizabeth Suhay share their vision for the journal’s future and outline new efforts, including registered reports, critical dialogues, and furthering academic transparency. https://doi.org/10.1111/pops.13074

Those with a strong national identity can still feel unseen in society. Versteegen’s new study argues that support for Trump may stem from individuals—particularly White, male, and Christian—who feel their background goes unrecognized. Read more: doi.org/10.1111/pops...

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📢 ISPP’s Open Research Lab Initiative is Live!🌍🔬 We are excited to launch this initiative, connecting Early Career Researchers (ECRs) with 17 labs worldwide to foster collaboration and academic exchange. Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities to get involved!

🚨 Only 2 days left to apply for the 2025 ISPP Academy in Prague! 🚨 Don't miss this 3-day immersive workshop on political psychology, featuring expert-led sessions, research training & networking. 📅 Apply by Feb 14 (6pm EST)! 🔗 ispp.org/wp/wp-conten... #ISPPAcademy #PoliticalPsychology

New ISPP Blog! 📣 “Caught Between Two Worlds: The Unique Experiences of Second-Generation Afghan Immigrants in Iran” by @saeedk.bsky.social explores the challenges faced by second-gen Afghan immigrants in Iran, focusing on their complex relationship with the host society. 🔗: bit.ly/3Qf5xSY

⏳ One week left to apply for the 2025 ISPP Academy in Prague! Join us June 30 – July 2 for a 3-day workshop on political psychology, featuring top experts, research training & networking. 📅 Deadline: Feb 14 (6pm EST) 🔗 Apply now: ispp.org/wp/wp-conten... #ISPPAcademy #PoliticalPsychology

⏳ Two weeks left to apply for the 2025 ISPP Academy in Prague! Join us 30 June – 2 July for 3 days of cutting-edge political psychology training & networking. 📅 Apply by 14 Feb, 6pm EST! 🔗 Learn more: ispp.org/wp/wp-conten... #PoliticalPsychology #ISPPAcademy #CallForApplications

📢 Call for Papers–Special Issue Alert! How do digital & social media fuel alternative identities, extreme narratives & online communities in times of crisis? @polpsyispp.bsky.social invites you to submit your work! 🔗 Learn more here: bit.ly/4gqPgop 📅 Submission deadline: April 15, 2025

Join us for our Mentoring Lunch at #ISPP2025! This is a fantastic chance to connect with experienced scholars and professionals, share ideas, and receive tailored career advice in a friendly setting. 🔗 Learn more here: ispp.eventsair.com/ispp-2025-an... #PoliticalPsychology #Mentoring

📚The February 2025 issue of Political Psychology is out now! Featuring research on: ▪️ Election results & intergroup relations ▪️ Ideology & historical evaluation ▪️ Affective polarization w/in parties ▪️ SES & political participation ▪️ & MORE! Read now: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14679221...

Feb issue of @polpsyispp.bsky.social's Political Psychology is online! Papers on.... -election results & intergroup relations -ideology & history -affective polarization w/i parties -SES & political participation -identity fusion & authoritarianism & more! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14679221...

Join us in Prague, June 30–July 2, 2025, for the #ISPP Academy! 3-day workshop featuring: ✨ Hands-on training in #PoliticalPsychology research 🎓 Learning from experts 💼 Professional development 🤝 Networking with peers and more! Apply by Feb. 14, 6 PM EST: tcdecon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

New Blog Post 📣 Why do some people seek to punish women for miscarriages? Jocelyn Chalmers delves into this important issue in our latest blog post, shedding light on the role of ideological attitudes in support for women’s rights 🔍. Read the article and join the conversation: bit.ly/4hmNPIz

Today is the first day @lizsuhay.bsky.social & @mjbsp.bsky.social are co-EiC 🥳 Read the vision statement! 💲 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... 🆓 osf.io/nybxm Submit your papers! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal...

Last call for ISPP 2025 Awards Nominations! (@polpsyispp.bsky.social) I'm helping review for two early-career paper awards. -"Early career"=within 8 yrs of PhD. -Awards are for papers presented this past year at ISPP (in Santiago). -Nominees must be current ISPP members. ispp.org/awards/sigel/

⏳ 3 Days Left to Nominate for ISPP 2025 Awards! Deadline: January 15 Submit your nominations today to honor achievements in #politicalpsychology and support excellence in our field! Details can be found on each award page: ispp.org/awards/ ⭐️Please note: Book award nominations are now closed.

The ISPP Early Career Committee is dedicated to celebrating your contributions and connecting you with political psychologists worldwide. Let us spread the word about your amazing work!

⏳ One Week Left! Submit your ISPP Small Research Grant proposal by January 6, 2025. *This is a rolling deadline. Proposals received after Jan. 6 will be reviewed if funds remain! 🔗 More details here: ispp.org/wp/wp-conten... #ISPP #ResearchGrants #PoliticalPsychology

🚨 3 Weeks left to apply for the ISPP 2025 Small Research Grants Program! 🔹Deadline: Jan 6, 2025 for full consideration. Proposals submitted after will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 🔹Submit to: [email protected] Details: ispp.org/wp/wp-conten... #ResearchGrants #PoliticalPsychology

We’ve grown! 🎉 #ISPP is now on Instagram and Threads—follow us at @polpsyispp on both platforms to stay connected and in the loop about everything happening with ISPP. Don’t miss updates, events, and more from the world of political psychology. Let’s keep the conversation going!

Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal for the #ISPP2025 Annual Meeting in Prague! We’ve received a record-breaking 1,000+ proposals.🎉 Section Chairs have begun their reviews, and you’ll hear about your submission status in early 2025. We hope to see you in July—stay tuned for more updates!

📢 Are you an ISPP member? Share your research with a wider audience! Send us a DM if you'd like your work featured on our feed. Let’s amplify your impact together, we are here to help!! #PoliticalPsychology

📚 The December 2024 Issue of Political Psychology is now available! Dive into cutting-edge research on nationalism, conspiracy theories, political polarization & MORE. Get your copy today: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14679221... #PoliticalPsychology #ISPP

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to @gizemarikan.bsky.social, ISPP Academy Director, for organizing the first-ever virtual #ISPPAcademy! 🎉 Scholars worldwide connected to learn, network, & engage in thought-provoking discussions on #PoliticalPsychology. Thank you to all involved! #ISPP

⏳ Final Reminder – Only 3 Days Left to Submit for ISPP's 48th Annual Meeting in Prague! 🌍 Present your research and connect with scholars worldwide in #PoliticalPsychology. 📅 Deadline: Sunday, December 8, 2024, 23:59 (CET, UTC+1) Submit now: ispp.eventsair.com/ispp-2025-an... #ISPP

Less than a WEEK LEFT to submit for #ISPP's 48th Annual Meeting in Prague! 🗓️ When: July 3-6, 2025 📍 Where: Prague, Czech Republic 📑 Deadline to submit: December 8, 2024 Showcase your research in Political Psychology and connect with global scholars. 🔗 ispp.eventsair.com/ispp-2025-an...

Just over a month left! #ISPP members, don’t miss the chance to apply for the 2025 Small Research Grant program. Support for research that advances #PoliticalPsychology is available! 📅 Deadline: January 6, 2025 More details here🔗: ispp.org/wp/wp-conten...

🚨Hot off the press!🚨 The second issue of the 2024 #ISPP Early Career Committee Newsletter is here! 🎉 This edition delves into political violence, featuring research on diverse contexts across the Global South 🌎 Read it now on Medium: polpsyispp.medium.com/ispp-early-c... #PoliticalPsychology

📢 Deadline Extended by ONE week! 📢 The submission deadline for the 2025 ISPP Annual Meeting is now 8 December 2024 (this is a hard deadline)! Don't wait – submit your proposals today! Navigate to the submission tab at the top: ispp.eventsair.com/ispp-2025-an... #ISPP2025 #PoliticalPsychology

🌟 Are you following ISPP everywhere? 🌟 Stay connected for: ✨ Updates on political psychology ✨ Professional growth ✨ Conference news & more! Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Bluesky, X, and YouTube today! #ISPP #PoliticalPsychology

🚨 Call for Nominations: #ISPP Governing Council 🚨 Nominate a colleague (or yourself) for ISPP’s Governing Council (5 spots), President-elect, or VP for Initiatives! Terms run July 2025 - July 2028. 🗓️ Deadline: Nov 29, 2024 🔗 More info: ispp.org/wp/wp-conten...

📢 Calling all research labs! Join ISPP's Open Research Lab Initiative. 🌍 Connect with early career researchers (ECRs), foster collaboration, and share expertise virtually. Let's support emerging scholars! 🧑‍🔬👩‍🔬 Sign up: forms.gle/sxPhtwEeCWAi... Email us at [email protected] #ISPP #PoliticalPsychology