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Predicting attitudes toward operation Iraqi freedom.

John Terrizzi1, David R Drews

  • 1Department of Psychology, Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA 16652, USA.

Psychological Reports
|April 14, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Higher right-wing authoritarianism (RWA) scores predicted more positive attitudes toward the Iraq War and greater belief in the legitimacy of the 2000 presidential election. RWA was not linked to attitudes toward physical nonviolence.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Political Science

Background:

  • Right-wing authoritarianism (RWA) is a personality trait associated with submission to authority and aggression toward outgroups.
  • Understanding the psychological predictors of attitudes toward military actions is crucial for public policy and international relations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between RWA, perceptions of election legitimacy, and attitudes toward Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  • To examine the role of physical nonviolence attitudes in this context.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was administered to 98 college students (ages 17-22).
  • Measures included Altemeyer's RWA Scale, election legitimacy questions, Mayton's Physical Nonviolence Subscale, and attitudes toward Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Main Results:

  • RWA scores, perceived election legitimacy, and physical nonviolence scores were independent predictors of attitudes toward Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  • Higher RWA scores correlated with greater perceived legitimacy of the 2000 presidential election.
  • No significant correlation was found between RWA scores and attitudes toward physical nonviolence.

Conclusions:

  • Authoritarianism and perceptions of political legitimacy significantly influence attitudes toward military engagement.
  • The findings highlight the complex interplay between personality, political beliefs, and foreign policy attitudes.

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