Global Perspectives on Science, Polarization, and Populism Special Issue Introduction

2024/12/21 by Aysenur Dal, Erik C. Nisbet · 1 voice
Social Sciences · #Populism, Right-Wing Movements #Social Media and Politics #Media Influence and Politics

paper · doi:10.1093/ijpor/edaf009

openalex publication_date 2024/12/21 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/30

Abstract

Abstract We review the current state of the global public opinion research on the relationship between populism, political polarization, and public opinion about science. We highlight key findings on how both constructs shape trust in science generally and specifically about global topics such as climate change and COVID-19. The article also provides an overview of the 11 papers appearing in the International Journal of Public Opinion Research special issue centered on Global Perspectives on Science, Polarization, and Populism.

Citations

• Boomerang Effects in Science Communication
• The Populist Zeitgeist
• The Partisan Brain
• Populism: A Very Short Introduction
• Trump and the Populist Authoritarian Parties:The Silent Revolutionin Reverse
• The nature and origins of political polarization over science
• A four-level model of political polarization over science: Evidence from 10 European countries
• Trust in scientists and their role in society across 68 countries
• Genetic Essentialism Among Supporters of Populist Radical-Right Parties: Evidence From Sweden and Norway

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