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Political psychology.
Susanna Stone1, Kate M Johnson1, Erica Beall1
1Department of Psychology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews. Cognitive Science
|August 27, 2015
Summary
This overview explores political psychology, examining how macro-level politics and micro-level individual factors interact. It covers research on ideology, social justice, persuasion, and voting behavior.
Area of Science:
- Political psychology integrates social and cognitive sciences.
- Focuses on interactions between political structures and individual decision-making, motivations, and perceptions.
Background:
- The field of political psychology is dynamic and interdisciplinary.
- This article provides a broad overview of current research trends.
Purpose of the Study:
- To offer a comprehensive summary of political psychology research.
- To highlight the diverse theoretical and methodological approaches within the field.
- To examine key areas including ideology, social justice, persuasion, and voting behavior.
Main Methods:
- Reviews historical development and primary methodological approaches.
- Synthesizes research on specific topics within political psychology.
Main Results:
- Identifies ideology and social justice as areas of renewed interest.
- Summarizes research on political persuasion and voting behavior.
Conclusions:
- Political psychology offers a unique blend of social and cognitive science methods.
- The field encompasses a wide range of theoretical and methodological diversity.
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