Political polarization increases identity threat during social interactions. This study examines how liberals and conservatives respond to politically and apolitically negative comments. Results show different types of identity threat emerge depending on context, with both groups experiencing similar levels overall. Findings highlight the complexity and nuance of identity threat in political engagement.

This research investigates political prediction markets, where people trade on future events like elections. By studying traders, journalists, and political staffers, it examines who drives these markets, how information is used, and whether their forecasts deserve public trust as indicators of democratic outcomes.