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Understanding Democratic Support Among Various Citizen Groups

A study of 14,000 Western Europeans reveals varying levels of democratic support among different citizen groups, including authoritarians, populists, and radical right-wing citizens. The findings suggest that authoritarians do not support democracy, while populists support it similarly to non-populists. However, radical right-wing citizens are less likely to support democracy compared to moderate citizens. This highlights a challenge in understanding and addressing the nuances of democratic support.

Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Psychology