Political Psychology
Definition of Political Psychology as it relates to Cultures, Culture of Russia, Politics
Political Psychology: The scientific study of the psychological forces underlying political behavior and attitudes, encompassing individual, group, and mass levels of analysis. It explores how cultural values, beliefs, and practices shape political cognition, motivation, and emotion; and how political systems in turn influence cultural dynamics. For instance, understanding the culture of Russia through a political psychology lens involves examining how historical, social, and ideological factors have shaped Russians' political attitudes and behaviors, as well as how these attitudes and behaviors reinforce or challenge Russian political institutions and practices.
External Links
- [politicalpsychologyresearch.com] Political Psychology Research, Inc.
- [jacobjeffersonjakes.com] The Political Mind – The science and psychology of politics