Affective Models in Political Science

Abstract

Some of the most interesting advances in political psychology have to do with the power of affect in understanding political behaviour. Based in large part of the work of George Marcus and his colleagues we now have a much greater understanding of the importance of affect as a preconscious activity, that which precedes cognitive engagement. While most work has focused on the implications of affect on vote choice and matters of political sophistication, knowing that the preconscious dominates has implications for a wide variety of political applications. Papers on this panel will address these applications I will accept papers that focus on traditional topics of political behaviour such as vote choice, political sophistication, and political participation. But I would also like papers that address the implications of these new ideas on other theoretical directives and issues, such the implications of affect-based behaviour on game theory, theories of political conflict, or identity politics. Papers may be descriptive, formal, or empirical.

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On Expressive Voting: Identity, Emotions and Ideology in the 2007 French Presidential Election	View Paper Details
The Affective Public and Democratic Equilibrium	View Paper Details
Candidate Perceptions of Each Other's Positions: Evidence from the 2012 US Congressional Elections	View Paper Details