Affective Polarisation in Spain: Electoral, Regional and Media Conflictuality

This book provides a detailed analysis of affective polarisation in Spain based on an online panel survey. It explores the social identities behind growing levels of individual affective polarisation during politically relevant times in Spain, paying attention to the party supply effect, the increasing partisan and ideological content of press and social media, and potential behavioural consequences.

Format: Hardback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 29 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of affective polarisation, drawing upon a unique dataset derived from an online panel survey conducted in Spain. Spain serves as a captivating backdrop for examining identity-based polarisation, offering valuable insights into the evolving political landscape. Spanning politically significant periods in Spain, where identities were heavily politicised, this analysis provides valuable lessons for a comparative perspective.

The survey encompasses a range of individual-level measures of likes and dislikes towards various social groups, including partisan supporters, national and subnational identifiers, and other social groups. This rich data enables the authors to uncover the social identities driving the escalating levels of individual affective polarisation.

Contributions in this volume explore the temporal trends of affective polarisation during a period of intense political instability and crisis, while also evaluating the potential factors contributing to its dynamics. Special attention is given to the party supply effect and the growing partisan and ideological content of press and social media. Additionally, the book examines the potential behavioural consequences of affective polarisation, such as changes in the party system, voter turnout, and support for radical right-wing parties (RRPs).

Affective Polarisation in Spain: Electoral, Regional and Media Conflictuality is an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and scholars specialising in Spanish History and Politics, Sociology, and International Relations. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of South European Society and Politics, further enhancing its significance and relevance.

Weight: 539g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032504094