Ideological identity, issue-based ideology and bipolar affective polarization in multiparty systems : the cases of Argentina, Chile, Italy, Portugal and Spain
Comellas Bonsfills, Josep Maria (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Institut de Govern i Polítiques Públiques)
Torcal, Mariano (Universitat Pompeu Fabra)

Date:	2023
Description:	12 pàg.
Abstract:	In multiparty contexts, we know that affective polarization tends to cluster in ideological blocs, although the factors driving this process are still quite unexplored. In this paper, we contribute to filling this gap in the literature by exploring the capacity of ideological identity vis-à-vis issue-based ideology to polarize sentiments towards party voters into two opposing left-right blocs. Specifically, we provide empirical evidence that affective attachments to ideological labels increase the affective distance between ideological blocs to a greater extent than issue extremity and issue consistency. These bipolarizing effects of ideological identity persist even when the identity is inconsistent with issue-based ideology. Additionally, we show that bipolar affective polarization exerts little reverse influence on ideological identity. We support these arguments using an original survey from the TRI-POL project carried out in five multiparty systems: Argentina, Chile, Italy, Portugal and Spain.
Grants:	Agencia Estatal de Investigación PID2019-106867RB-I00
Note:	Altres ajuts: acords transformatius de la UAB
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Language:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Subject:	Affective polarization ; Ideological identity ; Issue-based ideology ; Southern Europe ; Latin America
Published in:	Electoral studies, Vol. 83 (2023) ,, ISSN 1873-6890

DOI: 10.1016/j.electstud.2023.102615

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