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  • Psychology
  • Political Science

Background:

  • Affective polarization, the tendency for individuals to feel negatively towards opposing political groups, is a growing concern globally.
  • Existing research primarily attributes affective polarization to social and ideological sorting.
  • The role of individual personality traits in affective polarization remains underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between the personality trait of narcissism and affective polarization.
  • To determine if narcissism predicts both positive partisanship (favoring one's own group) and negative partisanship (hostility towards the out-group).

Main Methods:

  • Utilized nationally representative survey data from Britain.
  • Examined established political party identities and recent Brexit-related identities.
  • Assessed the relationship between narcissism, particularly its rivalry component, and partisan attitudes.

Main Results:

  • Narcissism was found to be significantly associated with affective polarization.
  • The 'rivalry' aspect of narcissism showed a strong correlation with both positive and negative partisanship.
  • Findings suggest narcissism influences susceptibility to affective polarization.

Conclusions:

  • Narcissism is a key personality correlate of affective polarization.
  • The study provides insights into individual differences in political hostility.
  • Implications extend to elite polarization, as narcissism predicts entry into political elites.