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Personal experiences bridge moral and political divides better than facts
Abstract
Significance All Americans are affected by rising political polarization, whether because of a gridlocked Congress or antagonistic holiday dinners. People believe that facts are essential for earning the respect of political adversaries, but our research shows that this belief is wrong. We find that sharing personal experiences about a political issue—especially experiences involving harm—help to foster respect via increased perceptions of...
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Title
Personal experiences bridge moral and political divides better than facts
Published Date
Jan 25, 2021
Volume
118
Issue
6