I am committed to researching the consequences of partisanship, such as partisan dehumanization, support for democratic norms, belief in science, and willingness to engage in partisan violence, to name a few. My commitment extends to understanding how these consequences have influenced, and continue to influence, individuals across a wide range of fields and contexts. These include evaluations of election legitimacy, mis/disinformation, and censorship within contexts such as interpersonal relationships, occupational opportunities, and democratic participation. Through this research, I aim to create actionable plans for ameliorating the negative consequences of partisanship while amplifying its positive consequences.

I also explore topics independent of the partisan context where partisanship may have a strong influence. These topics include belief in climate change, the efficacy of DEI initiatives, and perceptions of undocumented immigrants. This approach helps me gain a deeper understanding of the topics that shape partisan identity in their own right, which further enriches my understanding of partisanship while expanding my scope of competence.

I am also interested in conducting research on the measures used to assess partisanship and partisan outcomes, as well as survey experiments in general. However, in my research, I employ whatever method best answers the question at hand, whether that be experimental, computational, or rhetorical.

Gender Bias in Movie Posters Through the Lens of Spatial Agency Bias (in press)

Author(s): Leonard A.W. Memon

Publication: Visual Communication

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