Only 1 in 3 people enjoy talking about politics—researchers say the reasons are more social than political

One of the cornerstones of liberal democracies is the political debate on how to shape society. However, discussions about politics often lead to frustration or result in a long-term strain on social relationships. “Our results suggest that citizens are aware of the potential social consequences of political discussions, as only 30% of all respondents generally like to talk about politics,” explains political scientist Manuel Neumann, who worked on the study at the chair of Professor Dr. Rüdiger Schmitt-Beck. “Only 10% of all respondents have very positive attitudes towards political discussions Read More

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