Latest publications

New publication by Allessandro Nai and Hendrik Seeberg! Read the abstract here. Abstract: We test how party evaluations and perceptions of negativity are affected by sequences of positive/negative persuasive messages. In an experimental survey collected in Denmark, respondents were exposed to either a positive or a negative message on three issues in a random order; this creates a setting where…

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New publication by Tom Dobber, Damian Trilling, Natali Helberger, and Claes de Vreese in Internet Policy Review. Read the abstract below.       Abstract: Political campaigns increasingly use data to (micro)target voters with tailored messages. In doing so, campaigns raise concerns about privacy and the quality of the public discourse. Extending existing research to a European context, we propose…

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New publication by Mark Boukes and colleagues in International Journal of Communication. Read the abstract below. Abstract: Focusing on two distinct dimensions of similarity and difference (political identity, political opinions), this study uses a within-subjects experimental design implemented in an online survey to examine preferences for discussion partners and groups that are similar to (same party and same opinion)…

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New publication by Penny Sheets and colleagues in J&MCQ. Read the abstract below. Abstract: This study examines the process and conditions under which U.S. news coverage aligns with—or challenges—the communications of government officials, focusing on the issue of U.S. drone warfare. White House, military, congressional, and press communications during President Obama’s first 5 years in office are analyzed to assess…

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New publication by Ruud Wouters, together with Pauline Ketelaars, Stefaan Walgrave and Nina Eggert. “How Government Coalition affects Demonstration Composition. Comparing Twin Austerity Demonstrations in Belgium”  is published at Acta Politica. Please read the abstract below. Abstract: Does the composition of a government affect the beliefs, motivations and mobilization trajectories of protest participants addressing the government? We make use…

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New publication co-authored by Rachid Azrout, Judith Möller and Claes de Vreese in Journal of European Public Policy. Read the abstract here. Abstract: We analyse whether a newspaper’s editorial position regarding the European Union is related to its selection decisions in the news section. We ask whether such a synchronization between news and editorials exists, whether it is conditioned by…

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New publication by Rachid Azrout and Claes de Vreese published in West European Politics. Read the abstract here. Abstract: In a democracy, citizens are expected to have political opinions. Previous research has shown that citizens, in part, form their opinions by following cues from political parties. Building on this literature, this article argues that these cueing effects are the result…

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New publication by Ruud Wouters and Kirsten Van Camp in International Journal of Press/Politics. You can find the abstract and link to the full text below.   Demonstration turnout is a crucial political resource for social movements. In this article, we investigate how mass media cover demonstration size. We develop a typology of turnout coverage and scrutinize the factors…

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New publication by Erika Van Elsas and co-authors in Journal of European Public Policy. Read the abstract below! The political fault lines surrounding the European sovereign debt crisis have underlined the political relevance and the fragile foundation of public support for international redistribution in the European Union. Against the backdrop of an emerging political integration-demarcation divide, this contribution examines…

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New publication by Mark Boukes and Rens Vliegenthart in Journal of Media Psychology. Read the abstract below.   Following the news is generally understood to be crucial for democracy as it allows citizens to politically participate in an informed manner; yet, one may wonder about the unintended side effects it has for the mental well-being of citizens. With news…

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