Tag: Psychology

Emotions ran high as Dutch climate protesters gathered, expressing deep frustration and urgency about the government's lack of action against climate change.

Books Environment & Animals

How Emotions Shape Climate Action: Barriers and Agency

About the book Feeling Climate Change: How Emotions Govern Our Responses to…

By Debra Davidson 19 Min Read

Industrial chimneys releasing smoke into the sky, highlighting the environmental impact of human activity on the planet and the challenges humanity faces with pollution and climate change.

Books Environment & Animals

Does Humanity Have a Death Wish?

In short, yes—but we can stop this wish from becoming reality

By Jon Mills 16 Min Read

The image shows President Donald Trump preparing to sign a plaque along the Texas-Mexico border wall in January 2021. This act symbolizes nativist ideology, emphasizing the protection of national identity by reinforcing borders and justifying strict measures against perceived outsiders. The border wall itself became a key symbol of nativism, reflecting efforts to maintain a homogeneous national identity.

Analysis & Theories

The Political Psychology of Nativism

Social identity and intergroup threat theories explain how perceived threats fuel nativism,…

By Karel J. Leyva 14 Min Read

Supporters of Donald Trump gather outside the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021, displaying flags and symbols that emphasize their partisan identity. The scene reflects the intense polarization in U.S. politics, where cognitive closure— the psychological need for certainty and clear identities—drives individuals to align strongly with their chosen political party, leading to heightened hostility and division between opposing groups.

Cognitive Closure and the Rise of U.S. Partisan Polarization

About the Book The Closed Partisan Mind: A New Psychology of Partisan…

By Matthew Luttig 15 Min Read