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June 12, 2026Electoral StudiesOpen Access

The psychological basis of the urban–rural divide: Evidence from Germany

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ALAntonia LangKAKai Arzheimer

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This article investigates the urban-rural divide in Germany, revealing psychological differences in conflict perception and identity.

Key Points

  • The research aims to understand the psychological underpinnings of the urban-rural divide in Germany, focusing on identity and conflict perception.
  • Analyzed data from urban and rural residents in Germany.
  • Explored the relationship between place-based identification and perceptions of conflict.
  • Examined the unique aspects of eastern and western identities in relation to urban-rural dynamics.
  • Rural residents show stronger place-based identification compared to urban dwellers.
  • Exclusively eastern identities are more prevalent than exclusively western ones.
  • Urban-rural and East-West cleavages operate independently, highlighting distinct regional dynamics.

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Lang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2ba1ca8101cf8926f010bfhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.electstud.2026.103103
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