Political disaffection
a reconceptualisation proposal
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political disaffection, political attitudes, attitudinal change, political culture, political theoryAbstract
Political disaffection has emerged as a central phenomenon in the contemporary political landscape, necessitating a comprehensive and systematic reassessment. In this context, this study proposes a reconceptualization of the term, addressing theoretical and methodological aspects crucially identified through an exhaustive analysis of recent literature.
We explore how emotions play a fundamental role in shaping this attitude, and how understanding them could shed light on the growing political polarization. Our analysis highlights the need to integrate these emotional dimensions into the study, measurement, and analysis of political disaffection, thus providing a more nuanced and comprehensive understanding of this crucial phenomenon in contemporary political science.
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