Are Political Psychologists Doomed to Play Cassandra?

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2026
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Abstract
Abstract This chapter challenges political psychology’s reliance on natural science models and urges a shift toward a human science rooted in cultural context and relational ethics. Liu draws on his multicultural background and editorial role to critique the field’s Western-centric assumptions, power imbalances, and marginalization of non-Western scholars. He promotes critical realism as a more suitable epistemology, emphasizing mentorship, ethical relationships, and historically informed analysis to bridge global academic divides. He shows how political psychologists fail to predict human behavior because they overlook cultural complexity, and he calls for qualitative, case-based approaches that reflect real-world dynamics. Finally, the chapter urges scholars to act locally, invest in human connections, and adopt a philosophy that prioritizes ethical responsibility and inclusivity over scientific abstraction. We regret that James died before he could see this volume in print, and are grateful for his friendship and his contributions to the field of political psychology
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Authors James H. Liu
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Journal Oxford University Press eBooks
Year 2026
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10.1093/oso/9780197771051.003.0019
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