Special Issue Editorial: Political Socialization as Desiderata of Developmental Psychology.

The text discusses the importance of studying political socialization in young people and its impact on political attitudes and actions. It highlights the rise of right-wing populist parties and movements in industrialized countries and the various problems associated with political violence, prejudice, hate, and discrimination. The authors argue that understanding the developmental conditions that lead to these phenomena is crucial and that a developmental perspective can provide insights for prevention efforts. The text also introduces a special issue of the International Journal of Developmental Science that focuses on political socialization and prevention of political violence, featuring papers from a workshop on aggression. The authors express hope that this research can contribute to promoting democratic and human rights-oriented attitudes and peaceful development. [Extracted from the article]