Punks, politics and personality.
Understanding the political psychology of voters
From the philosopher Aristotle to punk rockers Joe Strummer and Justin Sane, social commentators have long noted an integral connection between the personal and the political. But can personality traits provide insights into one’s political beliefs? How can psychological science improve our understanding of the political world? Are cross-partisans destined to squabble based on incompatible underlying dispositions?
In this talk, Danny will traverse decades of research examining the relationship between personality and political attitudes, integrating New Zealand and international literature to illustrate when and how personalities enter the political sphere.
Bio
Associate Professor Danny Osborne’s research examines the impact of personality on politics, including people’s intentions to redress inequality. He has published over 130 articles and book chapters on this topic and is the lead editor of the Cambridge Handbook of Political Psychology. Danny is also an academic advisor for Vote Compass New Zealand and has received numerous accolades for his work including the Te Apārangi Early Career Research Excellence Award from the Royal Society of New Zealand.
Event
6:30pm @Revelry, 106 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby
Also speaking at this location at 8:00pm is Peter Saxton
