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Negativity and Emotional Appeals in Political Communication

Conflict
Communication
Public Opinion
P240
Simon Stückelberger
Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt
Michael Scharkow
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz

Tuesday 09:00 - 10:45 BST (25/08/2020)

Abstract

This panel brings together papers that investigate the role of emotionality and negativity in political communication. The papers in this panel examine which political actors are more likely to go negative or use emotional appeals, but also investigate the effects of these rhetorical strategies.

Title Details
Solidarity to Migrants and its Communicative Challenges: the Case of Humanitarian Corridors View Paper Details
Political Incivility and Gender: Evidence from Austrian Parliamentary Debates View Paper Details
Incivility in Political Debate and News Media: A Longitudinal Investigation in Belgium (1985-2019) View Paper Details
Strategy News Is Good News: How Journalistic Coverage of Politics Reduces Affective Polarization View Paper Details
Hardwired to Go Negative. A Comparative Assessment of Candidates’ Personality Traits and Campaign Tone in Six European Countries View Paper Details