The Moderating Role of Psychological Distress in the Relationship Between Postmodernism and Left-Wing Authoritarianism

IF 1.8 3区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL Applied Cognitive Psychology Pub Date : 2025-01-07 DOI:10.1002/acp.70021

Sebastian Deverson, Paul Delfabbro, Neophytos Georgiou

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In recent years increased interest towards the growth of political polarisation in many Western countries has focussed on extreme conservative views. However, less is known about ideologies on the opposing end of the spectrum that may also lead to antisocial activist behaviour and suppression of dissenting viewpoints. This study aimed to explore the factors associated with these beliefs with a particular focus on postmodern beliefs and the role of psychological distress as predictors of what has been termed left-wing authoritarianism. A total of 365 participants completed measures of ideological beliefs, left-wing authoritarianism and psychological distress. The study found that postmodern beliefs and distress predicted left-wing authoritarianism. Contrary to expectations, the effect of postmodernism on left-wing authoritarianism was stronger when distress was low. Future studies could extend these findings through a greater focus on other potential influences, and the possible moderating role these have on belief development.

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心理困扰在后现代主义与左翼威权主义关系中的调节作用

近年来，许多西方国家对政治两极分化的兴趣日益浓厚，这些兴趣集中在极端保守的观点上。然而，人们对光谱另一端的意识形态知之甚少，这也可能导致反社会的激进行为和对不同观点的压制。本研究旨在探讨与这些信仰相关的因素，并特别关注后现代信仰和心理困扰作为左翼威权主义预测因素的作用。共有365名参与者完成了意识形态信仰、左翼威权主义和心理困扰的测试。研究发现，后现代主义的信仰和痛苦预示着左翼威权主义。与预期相反，当痛苦程度较低时，后现代主义对左翼威权主义的影响更强。未来的研究可以通过更多地关注其他潜在的影响，以及这些影响对信念发展可能起到的调节作用，来扩展这些发现。

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Applied Cognitive Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL-

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期刊介绍： Applied Cognitive Psychology seeks to publish the best papers dealing with psychological analyses of memory, learning, thinking, problem solving, language, and consciousness as they occur in the real world. Applied Cognitive Psychology will publish papers on a wide variety of issues and from diverse theoretical perspectives. The journal focuses on studies of human performance and basic cognitive skills in everyday environments including, but not restricted to, studies of eyewitness memory, autobiographical memory, spatial cognition, skill training, expertise and skilled behaviour. Articles will normally combine realistic investigations of real world events with appropriate theoretical analyses and proper appraisal of practical implications.