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A New Study Has Revealed Why People Share Their Political Views Online
May 30, 2020
Social media has become a common place for users sharing their political thoughts and opinions.  A new Swedish study has revealed that lack of 'rejection sensitivity' was a common trait among those who share their views online.  People with a high fear of being rejected are less likely to share political content.
Wading into a political debate online can be a minefield. Search any comment section or thread on a social media site, and you’re likely to come across some pretty strong views. But that’s not necessarily just the nature of the debate. It could also reflect the kind of personalities that are drawn to online discussions of this kind.
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In our research , we’ve found that people who don’t care about what others think are more likely to engage in politics on social media. This might have an effect on what they say online and contribute to the vitriolic tone that puts so many off engaging in public online conversations. It might also be decisive in selecting the political content that people come across in their feeds.
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