Influence Of Political Ideology Research Articles

Why do some cities support irregular migrants? Qualitative comparative analysis of municipal activism for irregular migrants in 13 European global cities

ABSTRACT The present study seeks to understand under which conditions cities enact inclusionary policies and practices for irregular migrants. Previous research points out the influence of political ideology, local autonomy, economic capacity, diversity, or civil society alliances. We argue that a city’s proactive and supportive stance towards irregular migrants may not be explained fully by one or another single factor, but rather by their combination. Through a fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis of 13 European cities, it was found that the combination of a political discrepancy between the local government and national state, as well as local alliances between the municipality and local civil society organizations, is a necessary condition for municipalities to take a proactive and supportive stance towards irregular migrants.

Influence of Political Ideology on Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Adults in the United States.

Political ideologies have emerged as one of the risk factors driving healthcare decisions, including colorectal cancer screening in US adults. Previous links between conservative viewpoints and lower awareness of preventive health services have been established. We aimed to evaluate how differences in political ideology affect CRC screening practices using a nationally representative sample of US adults. Using data from the 2020 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS), we compared compliance with CRC screening guidelines between conservative, moderate, and liberal political groups. Survey-weighted multivariable logistic regression models were employed to ascertain the relationship between political ideology and CRC screening. Of the 3368 respondents, 71.0% (95% CI: 67.8, 74.0) were screened for CRC. A total of 1026 (30.5%) were liberal, 1148 (34.1%) were moderate, and 1194 (35.4%) were conservative. Out of the conservatives (78.8%) were non-Hispanic Whites compared to moderates (61.4%) and liberals (64.0%). There was no significant difference in age, level of education, or income group by political ideology. In adjusted models, there was no significant difference in CRC screening by political ideology. Contrary to previous ties, we found no significant differences in compliance with CRC screening guidelines among these groups, concluding that CRC screening remains a significant health concern for all individuals, irrespective of political ideologies.

The role of political ideology on variety-seeking behavior during crisis-induced threats: Evidence from the COVID-19 pandemic

In an era marked by heightened political polarization and escalating crises, our study provides timely, empirics-first insights into how political ideology influences consumers’ variety-seeking behaviors when they experience crisis-induced threats—specific events that are perceived to endanger physical and financial well-being—versus normal conditions. We advance knowledge by investigating the interplay between political ideology, variety seeking, and crisis-induced threats using a large-scale dataset of over 32 million U.S. grocery transactions before and during the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as county-level voting results. In doing so, we seek to answer three questions: (1) How does political ideology influence variety seeking under normal conditions? (2) How do crisis-induced threats influence variety seeking? and (3) How does political ideology influence variety seeking under crisis-induced threats? Our findings reveal that, under normal conditions, conservatives show greater variety seeking than liberals. Yet, during crisis-induced threats, conservatives decrease their variety seeking, whereas liberals increase theirs. These results complement existing studies that, using lab experiments and surveys, have identified various mechanisms––oftentimes competing––that influence variety seeking. We advance this work with externally validated and robust empirical evidence on how consumers’ variety seeking behaviors change substantially during crisis-induced threats versus normal conditions. These insights provide retail practitioners with marketing-relevant insights and strategies, tailored to the political composition of their consumer base, that can enhance their crisis preparedness and responses.

NAVIGATING GOVERNANCE FOR EQUITABLE HEALTH SYSTEMS: ETHICAL DIMENSIONS, IDEOLOGICAL IMPACTS, AND EVIDENCE-BASED IMPROVEMENTS

The essay's purpose is to comprehensively address the gaps in the literature by analyzing the ethical dimensions of selective partnerships, the influence of political ideologies, the importance of comprehensive analytical work, and the synthesis of insights from diverse regions. These elements collectively contribute to evidence-based governance improvements that foster equitable resource allocation and enhanced health outcomes. Drawing from an extensive review of existing literature, the essay synthesizes insights from empirical case studies in both European and Asian contexts. The theoretical framework used—the "Political Economy of Health Governance"—provides a comprehensive lens to examine the intricate interplay between political, economic, and ethical factors that shape governance practices within health systems. The analysis reveals several novel perspectives that offer fresh insights into evidence-based governance improvements. The ethical dimensions of selective partnerships are explored, shedding light on potential equity implications. The impact of political ideologies on governance practices is uncovered, emphasizing the need for alignment with equitable health outcomes. The essay advocates for comprehensive analytical work as a precursor to policy, ensuring transparent decision-making and stakeholder inclusivity. By synthesizing insights from diverse regions, the essay enriches the understanding of governance qualities that drive successful health system reforms. In conclusion, this essay contributes to the field by addressing existing gaps in the literature and offering a holistic view of governance's impact on health systems performance. The synthesis of diverse perspectives and the application of the "Political Economy of Health Governance" theory provide a nuanced understanding of evidence-based governance improvements. These insights hold the potential to reshape policy paradigms, promoting equitable resource allocation and enhanced health outcomes within health systems.

Interview technology in the multimedia space: conducting tactics

The article discusses the specifics of conducting interviews on domestic television. The author examines a number of features that influence interviewing, including the constraints and influence of political ideology, sensationalism, effective headlines, the use of condensed interview formats, and the role of interviewing in social media. The article offers a broad overview of the topic and can be used for training in Journalism major, as well as for those interested in media roles on Russian television.

A Comprehensive Review of Research Literature on the Development of Childrens Drama in China -Using the Example of the Play Malanhua

Childrens theater plays a significant role in the cultural landscape of theater and has a major impact on childrens education. In this study, the author uses a literature review method, focusing on the play Malanhua, to review the research progress in Chinese childrens theater, specifically in terms of script content, themes and so on. The research results on the innovation and development of stage design, characterization, and main theme of Chinese childrens theatre represented by Malanhua are summarized and concluded. With the changes in the times and the evolving societal needs, the perspective on children has also changed. Starting from the deep influence of political ideologies in the 1950s and 1960s to a return to nature in the 1980s, and then to catering to the market in the new century, these shifts have influenced the tendencies in character development, themes, script content and stage design in childrens theater. However, there are some tendencies that have remained constant, such as the increasingly successful fusion of Chinese traditional culture and Western culture in stage design, the understanding of the characters by the director and scriptwriter deepens in terms of character development, and the close connection between purpose and societal needs. Eventually, it was pointed out that deficiencies and limitations of research on childrens theater in China, like the lack of theoretical construction in childrens drama, the weak foundation of the history of childrens theater in China and so on.

Preference for imperfect produce: The influence of political ideology and openness to experience

Food waste is a critical global issue, posing substantial environmental, social, and financial challenges, even as millions continue to face uncertainty regarding their next meal source. The seriousness of this problem necessitates a closer look into ways to reduce food waste. In this investigation, we identify a key factor which contributes to food waste—imperfect fruits and vegetables (FaVs), defined as foods that are non-uniform in shape, color, or texture. Because of their unusual and sometimes ugly appearance, people are often averse to buying them, making it important to understand factors that influence people's acceptance or rejection of imperfect FaVs. Across four online studies (including an exploratory study) with nearly 1400 U.S. respondents and using varied designs, we test political ideology as a moderator of this aversion to imperfect FaVs. Our findings indicate that politically conservative people are less likely to purchase imperfect FaVs (vs. perfect FaVs) compared to politically liberal people. The last study also uncovers the psychological mechanism underlying this greater aversion to FaVs by conservatives: lower openness to experience explains why this segment of population may be less willing to purchase imperfect FaVs. Implications and future research directions are discussed.

"The CDC Won't Let Me Be": The Opinion Dynamics of Support for CDC Regulatory Authority.

The CDC's ability to respond to communicable disease threats has recently met significant political and legal opposition. We (a) unpack the influence of political ideology on support for CDC authority, and (b) experimentally assess whether highlighting its role in responding to health threats might bolster CDC support. We fielded a demographically representative, online survey experiment to 5,483 US adults. We assess (a) the socio-political correlates of CDC attitudes via multivariate regression analyses, limited to a study-wide treatment group. Additionally, we test (b) the effectiveness of our experimental treatments via multivariate models that interact indicators of stimulus exposure with political ideology. Although most Americans support the CDC's role in responding to health crises, self-identified conservatives are significantly less likely to do so. This effect holds when accounting for respondents' limited government and anti-expert attitudes; which we replicate in nationally representative data. Encouragingly, though, emphasizing the CDC's role in combating the spread of COVID-19 is associated with significantly stronger levels of support on the ideological right. Efforts to communicate the CDC's importance in responding to health threats can help bridge existing ideological divides, and potentially create an incentive for policymakers to codify the agency's regulatory powers.

Middle of the road: the effects of political ideology on social status perceptions of and by political moderates in organisations

PurposeDrawing on research in the social psychology and political science literatures, this research aims to examine how political moderates perceive, and are perceived by, their co-workers with differing political ideologies in an organisational context, with a focus on the perceptions of social status.Design/methodology/approachTo test the hypotheses regarding the social status perceptions of and by political moderates in the workplace, the authors conducted an online experiment in which working adults read a hypothetical workplace scenario and then assessed the social status of a co-worker based on the political ideology of that co-worker.FindingsThe results largely supported the two hypothesised asymmetries of social perceptions of and by political moderates in an organisational context. Specifically, political moderates were perceived to have higher social status by their moderate and conservative co-workers than by their liberal co-workers. In addition, political moderates perceived moderate co-workers to have higher social status than conservative ones.Originality/valueThis research investigates the influence of political ideology on social status perceptions in organisations by focusing on the previously underexamined political moderates. The findings illustrate the importance of political moderates, who tend to espouse a moderate level of resistance to social change, in the process of developing a functional hierarchy and balancing change and stability in organisations.

The influence of political ideology on clinical trial knowledge, invitation, and participation among adults in the United States.

Clinical trials remain a critical component of medical innovation. Evidence suggests that individuals' political ideologies may impact their health behaviors. However, there is a paucity of literature examining the relationship between political ideologies and clinical trial knowledge and participation. Study data were derived from Health Information National Trends Survey 5 Cycle 4 (n = 3300), which was conducted from February to June 2020. We used participants' characteristics to estimate the prevalence of clinical trial knowledge and participation. We used multivariable logistic regressions to investigate whether political ideology had a significant impact on clinical trial knowledge and participation. Jack-knife replicate weights were applied for population-level estimates. Most participants were White (64.2%), earned above US$50,000 (62.4%), and lived in urban areas (88.0%). About 59.2% reported having some knowledge of clinical trials, and only 8.9% had ever been invited to participate in clinical trials. A total of 37.0%, 29.5%, and 33.5% of the population endorsed moderate, liberal, and conservative political viewpoints respectively. In the adjusted logistic regression analysis, compared to conservatives, liberals (adjusted odds ratio, 1.92; 95% confidence interval, 1.31-2.80) and moderates (adjusted odds ratio, 1.43; 95% confidence interval, 1.09-1.88) had significantly greater odds of having knowledge of clinical trials. Also, liberals had higher odds of receiving invitations to participate in clinical trials (odds ratio, 1.76; 95% confidence interval, 1.08-2.85; p = 0.023) and greater odds of trial participation (odds ratio, 3.90; 95% confidence interval, 1.47-10.33; p = 0.007) compared to moderates. The mechanism underlying the higher rates of clinical trial invitations to liberals is unclear and requires further comprehensive investigation. Similarly, further qualitative studies are needed to understand the attributes that promote knowledge and increased likelihood of clinical trial participation among liberals. This will provide crucial insight to help design interventions that further involve conservatives and moderates in clinical trials and scientific enterprise.

Factors of the policy process influencing Health in All Policies in local government: A scoping review.

This review aimed to identify factors in the policymaking environment that influence a Health in all Policies approach in local government, how these vary across different municipal contexts, and the extent that theories of the policy process are applied. A scoping review was conducted to include sources published in English, between 2001 and 2021 in three databases, and assessed for inclusion by two blind reviewers. Sixty-four sources were included. Sixteen factors of the policy process were identified, expanding on previously reported literature to include understanding and framing of health, use of evidence, policy priority, and influence of political ideology. Eleven sources applied or referred to theories of the policy process and few reported findings based on different local government contexts. There are a range of factors influencing a Health in All Policies approach in local government, although a limited understanding of how these differ across contexts. A theory-informed lens contributed to identifying a breadth of factors, although lack of explicit application of theories of the policy process in studies makes it difficult to ascertain meaningful synthesis of the interconnectedness of these factors.

To travel or not to travel during COVID-19: The influence of political ideology on travel intentions in the USA

• Most respondents were very concerned about traveling during COVID-19. • There is a relationship between travel during COVID-19 and political ideology. • Political ideology is a good predictor of travel attitudes during COVID-19. • Right-leaning respondents were more likely to travel if COVID conditions remain. • Political ideology should be considered in tourism-related policy and planning.

Longitudinal trajectories of coronavirus anxiety and health behavior use before and after the U.S. 2020 presidential election: The effects of political orientation

Although heightened anxiety and health behavior use (i.e., masking, hand washing) may be viewed as an adaptive response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it is unclear how the politicization of the pandemic has influenced the trajectory of such responses. Accordingly, the present study examined differences between those that identify as more conservative or liberal in the trajectory of anxiety and health behaviors during the pandemic. This study also examines shifts in this trajectory before and after the presidential election. As part of a larger study, participants (N = 374) completed a symptom survey starting on May 27, 2020 every 2 weeks for a total of 15 timepoints over 30 weeks. The findings showed that more conservative participants reported lower levels of COVID-19 anxiety and less health behavior use compared to more liberal participants. In fact, anxiety levels increased slightly for more liberal participants and decreased slightly for more conservative participants during the pre-election time frame. Health behavior use also decreased more rapidly for conservative participants than for liberal participants during the pre-election time frame. However, COVID-19 anxiety and health behavior use rose sharply and similarly for both liberal and conservative individuals after the election. Importantly, these patterns were independent of state level variability in COVID-19 positivity and death rates. Subsequent analysis also revealed significant relations between COVID-19 anxiety and health behavior use that was slightly stronger among conservatives. Implications of these findings for navigating the influence of political ideology on anxiety-related responses during a public health emergency like the COVID-19 pandemic are discussed.

Correction to: Influence of Political Ideology on Coping and Personal Protection Practices During the Early Days of the COVID‑19 Pandemic

Correction to: Influence of Political Ideology on Coping and Personal Protection Practices During the Early Days of the COVID‑19 Pandemic

Influence of Political Ideology on Coping and Personal Protection Practices During the Early Days of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Even prior to COVID-19, it was clear that political ideology was defining experiences and attitudes of Americans. Responses to the societal repercussions brought about by the pandemic quickly seemed to follow the same pattern of difference across the spectrum of political beliefs. This study explores the relationship of political ideology to personal responses to COVID. The present article reports on the results of an online survey in the USA conducted in June 2020 that explored the impact of personal political ideology on individual responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hierarchical regression analyses revealed that political ideology was related to the likelihood of respondents following government guidance on personal protective practices. Ideological identification was not a significant predictor of the likelihood to specifically follow guidance from state officials, specifically, when satisfaction with state and federal leaders were controlled for. Differences in responses to COVID, including use of personal protection strategies and coping mechanisms are related to political ideology. Practice and policy should be responsive to these differences.

The influence of political ideology on greenhouse gas emissions

This research tests the casual link from political ideology to national greenhouse gas emissions by utilizing multinational panel data covering 98 countries during the period 1990–2016. Overall, the baseline results and robustness tests show a political divide on national greenhouse gas emissions, whereby compared to right-wing governments, left-wing governments are more likely to exhibit less carbon dioxide emissions. We further explore this topic from the perspectives of energy efficiency and education. Three-stage OLS regressions suggest that leftist parties increase energy efficiency and spend more on secondary education, which lead to less greenhouse gas emissions. We also introduce the interaction between political ideology and economic performance as well as globalization to test the moderating effects of economic performance and globalization. The study further looks into the interaction effects of political ideology and democracies on greenhouse gas emissions by dividing the whole sample into two sub-samples. The results indicate that the ideology effect on greenhouse gas emissions varies among countries with different economic performances or different degrees of political globalization, as well as between democracies and non-democracies.

Christianity and the Triumph of Humor: From Dante to David Javerbaum by Bernard Schweizer

Reviewed by: Christianity and the Triumph of Humor: From Dante to David Javerbaum by Bernard Schweizer Jahdiel Perez (bio) Christianity and the Triumph of Humor: From Dante to David Javerbaum Bernard Schweizer Routledge, 2020. vii + 254 pp. $160 cloth, $48.95 paperback, $44.05 ebook. Schweizer's Christianity and the Triumph of Humor is a well-written gem of interdisciplinary research. Its synthesis of religious studies, theology, social science, and humor research into a coherent argument is insightful and impressive. [End Page 229] Chapter one questions and refutes the notion that humor is an inherently liberal phenomenon, that "all laughter has an anti-authoritarian function" (14). Schweizer observes how humor has historically thrived under authoritarian conditions. He notes that the Nazi regime encouraged jokes as a way to alleviate grievances against totalitarian policies. Then, Schweizer draws upon the social scientific data of a "humor appreciation survey" he conducted in 2016, which studied how nearly 800 liberals and conservatives responded to twenty-four different jokes. He found that there was no significant influence of political ideology on humor appreciation. In chapter two, statements from the Bible and some Patristic theologians, like Tertullian, Basil, Augustine, and Jerome, among others, seem to denounce laughter and festivities. Since these statements are listed in isolation from relevant context, Schweizer's analysis here is objectionably thin. However, his citation of the 1431 condemnation of the Feast of Fools, the 1534 ban of popular mystery plays by English Protestants, and the prohibition of Easter Laughter throughout the 1670s as examples in which church authorities "sought to curb the people's inclination toward mirth and levity" (51) supports his overall point. A significant shift occurred in the 1970s, when some Christian theologians sought to overturn this "long and regretful history of denunciations of laughter" by affirming the theological significance of levity and comedy (31). These "theologians of laughter" include Conrad Hyers, Richard Cote, Karl-Jusef Kuschel, J. William Whedbee, Gerald Arbuckle, James Martin, Jaqueline Bussie, Charles Campbell, and Johan Cilliers, among others. Schweizer criticizes their approach by denying three propositions that he thinks most of them affirm—namely, that laughter is a gift from God, that Scripture is replete with humor, and that laughter can be neatly divided into positive and negative expressions. Chapter three is a diachronic view of religious comedy from the Middle Ages to the present century. Schweizer selects several works that he thinks represent the high points of religious humor: Dante's Divine Comedy, Boccaccio's The Decameron, Erasmus's In Praise of Folly, Rabelais's Gargantua, Voltaire's Candide, Twain's The Mysterious Stranger, France's The Revolt of Angels, Hašek's The Good Soldier Švejk, Morrow's The Godhead Trilogy, Currie Jr.'s God is Dead, and Javerbaum's The Last Testament. The account Schweizer offers here is that of a gradual progression up a hierarchical scale of comic objects. The lower-order targets of the hierarchy range from laypersons to lower clergy like monks and priests to higher-ranking clerics like bishops, cardinals, and the Pope. The higher-order targets range from ecclesiastical institutions to orthodox doctrine to Scripture to the Trinity and religion in general. Where Dante playfully ridiculed individual Christians and lower clergy, Javerbaum irreverently mocks the Bible and the Trinity. [End Page 230] Admittedly, the inclusion of such atheistic or "misotheistic" authors (76) as Voltaire, France, and Javerbaum into a historical survey of specifically religious humor is innovative, some might even say objectionable. However, it is only problematic if one understands the term to mean humor produced by and for religious people. Schweizer defines religious humor as humor about religion (203), which does not refer to the religious sensibilities of its producers or intended audiences. As such, he can group Christian and atheist writers into the same historical account of religious humor. A synchronic view of religious comedy in contemporary Anglo-American popular culture is provided in chapter four. Schweizer begins with Christian stand-up comedians Mark Lowry, Brad Stine, and Anthony Griffith, proceeds to the Life of Brian film by Monty Python, the atheist YouTube channel DarkMatter2525, and ends with comic skits by Rowan Atkinson, Robin Williams, Stephen Colbert, and Steve Carell. The point Schweizer makes...

The influence of political ideology on stereotypes, meta-stereotypes and causal attributions of homelessness in Spain

This article examines the influence of political ideology on meta-stereotypes and stereotypes of homeless people, on the causal attributions of homelessness, and on willingness to increase public funds allocated to homeless people among the members of three groups in Madrid (Spain): a) homeless group; b) domiciled service-users group; and c) domiciled non service-users group. Results show differences in the influence of political ideology based on having had direct experience of homelessness. Left-wing interviewees showed a greater willingness to increase funds allocated to homeless people, attributed homelessness to societal causes to a greater extent, and showed greater agreement with indulgent stereotypes.

Resistance to Persuasion: Examining the Influence of Political Ideology on COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Hesitancy

The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to the death of over 625,000 Americans and it continues to have monumental consequences worldwide for economic, social and individual life. An effective vaccine program is considered vital to securing collective immunity; yet, many Americans are still hesitant to be vaccinated. This two-part study first experimentally tests two message frames (inoculation vs control) designed to counter resistance to the COVID-19 vaccine with individuals who are initially supportive, neutral or opposed to it. Based on a key finding from Study 1 (that political ideology appears to be impacting receptiveness to the messaging), Study 2 examines response to these same two messages using either a politicized (Dr. Anthony Fauci) or neutral source to test the mediating effects of political ideology. Results contribute to existing literature by examining inoculation effects in a new context (“debunking” misinformation vs “prebunking” to bolster supportive attitudes), and demonstrate how psychological reactance is working in tandem with inoculation to influence attitudes toward the COVID-19 vaccine.

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CULTURAL POLICY OFTHE EUROPEAN UNION IN THE PERIPHERAL CITIES OF THE EAST GERMANY (BY THE EXAMPLE OF BAUTZEN)

The article provides an overview of the cultural life of Bautzen - a city in the East Germany - in order to identify ways to implement the cultural policy of the European Union in small towns. It has been noted that peripheral cities and rural settlements, due to the comprehensive informatization of public life, are today in the field of intense influence of political ideology in the field of social development and culture. Based on the principles of evaluating the effectiveness of the implementation of cultural policy, defined by the Russian researchers, the culture of modern Bautzen has been considered in the following areas: attitude to historical cultural heritage, cultural events and coverage of participants, artistic life, education in the field of art, culture of ethnic minorities, sports, informatization, demography. In conclusion, the extent has been shown to which the regional cultural policy corresponds to the general political concepts of the European Union in the field of culture. In particular, the attitude of the authorities to the cultural potential of the region is of a dual nature: 1) attention is focused on the ideology of preserving the cultural identity of the territorial community; 2) culture becomes an important resource for the socio-economic well-being of the region.