Why I Chose Political Psychology

Hey everyone ... so I'd just thought I'd explain why I chose my blog 2 topic, it is on Political Psychology and I have to "provide an overview of the main theories and research in this area. Discuss with respect to current Australian federal politics."

I thought that this topic would be very relevant with the blog being due just before the federal election, as dates are currently being speculated for the election to be around November 10.

Political Psychology is essentially the ABC triad of political science, which according to Baumeister and Bushman, political science studies political issues such as voting, party identification, liberal vs conservative views, political advertising and leadership (2008).

It would be facinating in light of current events to understand as a psychology student the psychology in theory and research behind politics including the thoughts and behaviour of us the voters and the politicians themselves.

I would love to hear any thoughtsthat you might have and any comments of what you think would be interesting to include in my blog.

Cheers : )