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Jasper Neerdaels
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Political psychologist at KU Leuven
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I talked to @news.dw.com about the protests in Los Angeles and why authoritarian figures like Donald Trump like to spread the narrative of societal collapse.
How the LA protests may boost appetite for authoritarianism – DW – 06/14/2025
Psychological research suggests far-right narratives about social breakdown could lead to more support for US President Trump and authoritarianism, not less.
www.dw.com
June 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Chances are that you have been wondering lately why people support authoritarian leaders.

One explanation, our new paper in JPSP suggests, is anomie: The perception that society is breaking down.

doi.org/10.1037/pspi0000483

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December 17, 2024 at 1:51 PM
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Ich hatte ein gutes Gespräch mit Maria Stöhr von @spiegelmagazin.bsky.social über unsere Forschung zu Armut, Scham und der Sehnsucht nach einem "starken Führer":

www.spiegel.de/ausland/bedr...
Bedrohung der Demokratie: Wie Autokratie und Armut zusammenhängen
Warum verfangen Versprechen von Autokraten gerade bei der ärmeren Bevölkerung? Scham spielt dabei eine zentrale Rolle, sagt der Psychologe Jasper Neerdaels. Und erklärt, wie sich Demokratien schützen ...
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April 25, 2024 at 5:50 PM