New Research by Tomáš Cirhan: The Politics of Compliance During Crisis🇨🇿
A new study by Tomáš Cirhan examines the complex drivers of societal polarization in Czechia during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research reveals that while division was most pronounced among radical right populist voters, their resistance was heavily contingent on the political context.
Crucially, the article uncovers a counter-intuitive dynamic: when populist parties were part of the governing coalition, their supporters demonstrated increased compliance with strict safety measures. These findings challenge static views of polarization, highlighting that party loyalty and who holds power are often more significant than ideology alone in shaping societal responses to a crisis.
The article was published by the Political Studies Review by Sage Publications. Read the full article here .
