Is Political Conservatism a Mild Form of Insanity? | Psychology Today

Is Political Conservatism a Mild Form of Insanity? | Psychology Today

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An old, but excellent analysis. Add to this their denial of climate change, etc. "Here are the facts. “several psychological variables predicted political conservatism.” "Death anxiety, system instability, dogmatism/intolerance of ambiguity, closed-mindedness, low tolerance of uncertainty, high needs for order, structure, and closure, low integrative complexity, fear of threat and loss, and low self-esteem."

Death Fear (among other unsavory attributes) Predicts Republicanism By William Todd Schultz, PhD...

“...several psychological variables predicted political conservatism.” Which variables exactly? In order of predictive power: Death anxiety, system instability, dogmatism/intolerance of ambiguity, closed-mindedness, low tolerance of uncertainty, high needs for order, structure, and closure, low integrative complexity, fear of threat and loss, and low self-esteem. The researchers conclude, a little chillingly, that “the core ideology of conservatism stresses resistance to change and a justification of inequality.” Full Article Here | Psychology Today