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To evaluate the influence of disruptive protests on public opinion and policy outcomes.

March 26, 2026PNAS NexusOpen Access

The effect of disruptive protests on public opinion

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This review examines how disruptive protests impact public opinion, highlighting media attention and policy implications.

To evaluate the influence of disruptive protests on public opinion and policy outcomes.
Reviewed evidence from various protests including strikes, blockades, and sit-ins.
Analyzed effects on public opinion regarding the disruptive groups and their policy demands.
Assessed media attention generated by disruptive protests compared to conventional protests.
Disruptive protests lead to increased opposition towards the protesting group and its tactics.
These protests generate more media attention and higher issue salience compared to conventional protests.
Overall, disruptive protests do not significantly change broader attitudes or voting behavior, showing null or small positive effects.

Clara Vandeweerdt (2026) studied this question.

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