Verbal intelligence predicts civic engagement and liberal political attitudes twice as strongly as non-verbal intelligence, even after controlling for education and family upbringing, according to new research.

New research suggests that depressive symptoms may erode traditional party loyalty at the ballot box, potentially reflecting a more thoughtful, reflective approach to voting decisions.

Abstract. In this article, we establish a causal connection between two of the most salient social developments in the United States over the past decades:

A person's beliefs about race can influence whether they vote, but the outcome heavily depends on their religious identity. A nuanced study compares how racial resentment motivates white, Black, Latino, and Asian American evangelicals in opposite ways.

Education is replacing race as the primary ideological divider in American politics, a new study finds. Less-educated Americans of all races are moving toward conservatism, while college graduates are becoming more liberal.

A new study of Belgian elections reveals that while compulsory voting drastically increases turnout, it does not automatically make citizens more interested in politics, knowledgeable about government, or supportive of democracy.

Low-skilled men have long been vulnerable to globalization, decarbonization, and other forms of economic disruption. When shocks are realized, women often increase their paid labor to compensate for ...