Right-wing authoritarianism tracks perceived threat and danger in the social world

Evidence

During the past few decades research has cast light on the likely psychological bases of RWA and SDO, linking RWA and SDO to two distinctive social worldviews, motivational goals and social values, and underlying personality traits. Research by Altemeyer (1998) and others (Duckitt, 2001; Duckitt et al., 2002; Jost et al., 2003) shows strong associations between RWA and belief that the social world is dangerous and threatening. — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 2466