Disrespectful democracy : the psychology of political incivility /

"The majority of Americans think that politics has an "incivility problem," and that the problem has only gotten worse. Research demonstrates that negativity and incivility in politics have been increasing since the 1980s. Citizens underestimate, however, the impact that this uncivil...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Sydnor, Emily (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : Columbia University Press, 2019.
Subjects:
Political psychology > United States.
Political culture > United States.
Interpersonal conflict.
Interpersonal confrontation.
Democracy > Psychological aspects.
Communication in politics > Psychological aspects.
Psychologie politique > États-Unis.
Conflit interpersonnel.
Affrontement (Relations humaines)
Communication politique > Aspect psychologique.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Political Process > Media & Internet.
Democracy > Psychological aspects
Interpersonal conflict
Interpersonal confrontation
Political culture
Political psychology
United States
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • The political psychology of conflict communication
  • To laugh or cry? : emotional responses to incivility
  • Choosing outrage : selective exposure and information search
  • Mimicry and temper tantrums : political discussion and engagement
  • Conclusion : a more disrespectful democracy?
  • Appendix 1: Additional study information
  • Appendix 2: Statistical models and results.

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