The appeal of nostalgia: the influence of societal pessimism on support for populist radical right parties
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...
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Title
The appeal of nostalgia: the influence of societal pessimism on support for populist radical right parties
Published Date
Jan 2, 2018
Journal
Volume
41
Issue
1
Pages
28 - 52
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