The perceived independence of information sources has a powerful impact on polarisation

Madsen, Jens ORCID: 0000-0003-2405-8496, Young, David J. and de Wit, Lee (2025) The perceived independence of information sources has a powerful impact on polarisation. LSE European Politics and Policy (EUROPP) blog (14 May 2025). Blog Entry.

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Abstract

When two people with opposing political beliefs are shown the same piece of information, they often have radically different responses. Drawing on new research, Jens Koed Madsen, David Young and Lee de Wit show that disagreements over the independence of information sources can play a significant role in this type of polarisation.

Item Type:	Online resource (Blog Entry)
Official URL:	https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/
Additional Information:	© 2025 The Author(s)
Divisions:	Psychological and Behavioural Science
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology J Political Science > JC Political theory J Political Science > JZ International relations J Political Science > JN Political institutions (Europe)
Date Deposited:	17 Jun 2025 14:30
Last Modified:	17 Jun 2025 14:30
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/128441

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