My Life in Political Psychology

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2026
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Abstract
Abstract This chapter recounts David O. Sears’s path into political psychology, beginning with vivid memories of World War II and evolving into a career that bridges psychology and politics. He discovers political psychology at Yale, where mentors like Carl Hovland and Robert Lane expose him to research on attitude change and political behavior. Sears focuses his work on early political socialization, the limited power of adult self-interest, and the persistence of racial attitudes, particularly through his influential theory of symbolic racism. He seizes key opportunities, such as analyzing the Watts riots and leading major survey research projects, to shape the empirical direction of the field. Finally, the chapter underscores his enduring contributions to understanding how political attitudes form, persist, and influence responses to contemporary political events.
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Authors David O. Sears
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Journal Oxford University Press eBooks
Year 2026
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10.1093/oso/9780197771051.003.0003
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