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This is a Pre-Registered Trial study.

October 15, 2025Government and OppositionOpen Access

Populism and Polarization: A Nostalgic Narrative of ‘Us’ and ‘Them’

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MVMariken Anna Catharina Geertruida van der VeldenUniversity of Zurich AOAlberto López OrtegaHarvard University DRDenise J. RothWageningen University & Research

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Pre-registered experiment identifies how nostalgic narratives and scapegoating influence polarization, suggesting implications for societal sentiments.

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Nostalgic narratives exacerbate polarization by enhancing in-group affinity and reducing out-group sentiment.
Experiment findings reveal that scapegoating intensifies positive feelings towards in-groups while diminishing those towards out-groups.
The study highlights the significant role of nostalgia in shaping societal sentiments and their impact on political discourse.
Identity-driven animosity and derogation emerge from these narratives, complicating social cohesion and unity.

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Velden et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68efd921056559ef428775ab https://doi.org/10.1017/gov.2025.10020

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Pre-registered experiment identifies how nostalgic narratives and scapegoating influence polarization, suggesting implications for societal sentiments.

Populism and Polarization: A Nostalgic Narrative of ‘Us’ and ‘Them’

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Populism and Polarization: A Nostalgic Narrative of ‘Us’ and ‘Them’

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