Researchers from Cardiff University Report on Findings in Personality and Social Psychology (The Face of Left-wing Dissent: Progressives and Traditional Liberals Generate Divergently Negative and Positive Representations of Jk Rowling).

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2025. P. 454 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article discusses research from Cardiff University that examines the differing attitudes of Progressive and Traditional Liberal left-wing individuals towards in-group dissenters, particularly regarding gender identity issues. The study found that Progressive-generated representations of J.K. Rowling, a prominent gender-critical figure, were evaluated negatively, while those generated by Traditional Liberals were viewed positively. Additionally, left-wing in-group members expressing gender-critical views were judged more harshly than those identifying with the prevailing views. The research suggests an ideological asymmetry in how derogation occurs within left-wing groups. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2025/12, p454
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:190187835
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