The appeal of nostalgia: the influence of societal pessimism on support for populist radical right parties

Volume: 41, Issue: 1, Pages: 28 - 52
Published: Jan 2, 2018
Abstract
In the literature, explanations of support for populist radical right (PRR) parties usually focus on voters’ socio-structural grievances, political discontent or policy positions. This article suggests an additional and possibly overarching explanation: societal pessimism. The central argument is that the nostalgic character of PRR ideology resonates with societal pessimism among its voters. Using European Social Survey data from 2012, the study...
Paper Details
Title
The appeal of nostalgia: the influence of societal pessimism on support for populist radical right parties
Published Date
Jan 2, 2018
Volume
41
Issue
1
Pages
28 - 52
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