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Political violence: How justifications influence voter approval

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A study by Ursula Daxecker and Neeraj Prasad published in The Journal of Politics found that framing political violence as a justified response to threat increases public approval of the violence and the parties supporting it. The effect was particularly strong among BJP supporters, who showed lower approval of peaceful responses from their own party when violence was justified.

Key points

• A study by Ursula Daxecker and Neeraj Prasad published in The Journal of Politics found that framing political violence as a justified response to threat increases public approval of the violence and the parties supporting it.
• Among BJP supporters, the effect was stronger: when violence was portrayed as justified, they were less approving of a peaceful response by their own party.

Context

Research by Daxecker and Prasad in The Journal of Politics examines how political narratives influence public sentiment regarding violence and party loyalty.

Limitations

The study relies on self-reported data from a single journal publication; specific sample sizes, geographic scope, and statistical significance are not provided.

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