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  • Social Psychology
  • Political Science
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Institutional policies profoundly influence societal norms and individual beliefs.
  • Understanding the link between policy changes and public attitudes is crucial for social cohesion.
  • Previous research has explored policy impacts, but the nuanced effects on intergroup attitudes require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine how institutional policy changes affect policy support and attitudes toward impacted social groups.
  • To investigate the influence of hypothetical policy bans versus affirmations on public perception.
  • To assess the short- and long-term effects of real-world policy changes on attitudes and social norms.

Main Methods:

  • Study 1: Experimental design presenting hypothetical legislative bans versus affirmations on various practices.
  • Study 2: Longitudinal study tracking attitudinal changes following the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling.
  • Data collection involved surveys measuring policy support, intergroup attitudes, and endorsement of social roles.

Main Results:

  • Hypothetical policy bans led to decreased policy support and increased negative attitudes toward affected groups.
  • The Dobbs ruling did not alter personal support for abortion restrictions long-term.
  • Participants showed increased perception of support for traditional gender roles and stronger personal endorsement of these attitudes post-ruling.

Conclusions:

  • Institutional policies possess significant power to shape individual intergroup attitudes and social perceptions.
  • Policy changes can subtly shift attitudes towards social norms and roles, even without altering direct policy support.
  • Findings highlight the critical role of policy in mediating societal beliefs and intergroup dynamics.