Liberals and conservatives were more open to befriending someone from the other side when that person had a politically diverse group of friends. Participants were less likely to dehumanize them—suggesting that diverse social circles can improve how people experience political conversations. 🤝🌍🗣️
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Want to bridge the partisan gap? New research points to a key social factor
New research explores conditions that may ease discomfort in cross-partisan engagement. A study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science indicates people are more receptive to befriending political opposites when the latter possess diverse…
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