We present a novel explanation for the group polarization effect whereby discussion among like-minded individuals induces shifts toward the extreme. Our theory distinguishes between a quantitative ...

Neither the left nor the right is immune from the Law of Group Polarization. For democracy's sake, we must learn to disagree respectfully with our friends.

These first two mechanisms— persuasion and group polarization—are what gets polarization started: simply by putting me and Becca in different social environments, they started to pull our ...

Diversifying your media diet might help prevent political polarization — but it may not reverse the polarization once it's taken effect.

Belief polarization, also called group polarization, is different. Interaction with like-minded others transforms people into more extreme versions of themselves. These more extreme selves are also ...

FREDONIA — An exploration of polarization in a highly charged atmosphere will be presented in a virtual talk hosted by the State University at Fredonia, “Group Polarization in American: How COVID 19 ...

These emotional reactions color an individual's political perspectives, typically generating conformity. These same mechanisms can spur between-group polarization. In this case, differentiation from ...

A model developed by a team of researchers -- including Nolan McCarty of Princeton University -- shows how group polarization, rising inequality, and economic decline may be strongly connected.

America’s political polarization is a threat to healthy democracy Politics always involve disagreement, but managing it may involve first learning how to counteract conformity by engaging in ...

These first two mechanisms— persuasion and group polarization—are what gets polarization started: simply by putting me and Becca in different social environments, they started to pull our ...