RTB: Understanding the political psychology of voters

From the philosopher Aristotle to punk rockers Joe Strummer and Justin Sane, social commentators have long noted an integral connection between the personal and the political. But can personality traits provide insights into one’s political beliefs? How can psychological science improve our understanding of the political world? Are cross-partisans destined to squabble based on incompatible underlying dispositions?

In this talk, Danny will traverse decades of research examining the relationship between personality and political attitudes, integrating New Zealand and international literature to illustrate when and how personalities enter the political sphere.