"Qualitative Research to Explore High-Risk Dissent" - New blog post highlighting Jieun Baek's article in the 2025 @poqjournal.bsky.social special issue concerning the #qualitative research design approach used to explore the factors motivating first movers of dissent in Burma. bit.ly/3IramrR

First movers of dissent against authoritarian regimes potentially risk everything. In POQ, Jieun Baek discusses the methodological process in gathering data, while emphasizing the difficulties in reaching Burmese first movers. Read now: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

Thematic analysis (TA) has become commonplace among qualitative researchers. In POQ, Haan & Venema provide guidance on different TA approaches and the flexibility that a blended approach to TA presents to scholars. Read more: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

For the first time, a special issue of @poqjournal.bsky.social devoted to #qualitative research! The 2025 special issue: Qualitative Research: Advancing the Social & Behavioral Sciences - Articles using a quality approach to study the vulnerable, sensitive topics & QDA bit.ly/POQQRissue

What leads journalists to withhold from publishing content? In POQ, Ferreira & Daoust assess this dilemma on whether to publish problematic content. In their considerations, journalists must carefully weigh how they may shape public opinion. Read more: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

As Zachary Smith & I write in "Qualitative Research: Advancing the Social and Behavioral Sciences," "The integrity of all research lies in the steps that the researcher has taken to meet quality standards at each step of the research process" academic.oup.com/poq/article/... @poqjournal.bsky.social

POQ's 2025 special issue underlines the importance of qualitative research in the social sciences. Roller & Smith outline different methodological approaches to qualitative research and its critical role in social and behavioral sciences. Read now: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

Delighted to share that our article on a Blended Thematic Analysis Approach has been published in @poqjournal.bsky.social Many thanks to the editors @margaretrroller.bsky.social and Zachary Smith and the reviewers for their support throughout the process. academic.oup.com/poq/article/...

Saving this piece on different approaches to thematic analysis + blending multiple approaches for future discussions of data analysis. doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

🚨Out now! 🚨 POQ's special issue on #qualitative public opinion research. An overview from the editors: bit.ly/POQQRissue All articles and notes: academic.oup.com/poq/issue/89...

It is with enormous pleasure that I announce the publication of the first-ever special issue of @poqjournal.bsky.social devoted to #qualitative research! The 2025 special issue: Qualitative Research: Advancing the Social & Behavioral Sciences bit.ly/POQQRissue @aapor.bsky.social

After Labor Day (in the U.S.), ever wondered who voters blame for workplace injuries? In POQ, Lyon shows that ideology and income combine to predict whether accidents are seen as the fault of careless workers or not. Out now: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

As the U.S. celebrates Labor Day, what do voters think about the working poor? In POQ, Benjamin Newman shows that most blame structural problems for poverty among workers – but that race and personal experience shape views too. Read now: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

Racial resentment predicts beliefs in voter fraud in the U.S. But why? In POQ, Udani et al. show that white Americans see the typical illegal voter as a person of color — which leads to support for more restrictive election laws. Read now: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

🚨 New issue of POQ out now! 🚨 Find out... 👉 why voters rate some racial groups as more American than others 👉 what adding catch questions to your survey does 👉 how in-party love and out-party hate vary across the world ...and much more! academic.oup.com/poq/issue/89/2

Why do presidents focus on crime, even when crime rates are dropping? Noble and colleagues show that fear of crime leads to lower presidential approval — but that this penalty varies by voters' race and the president's party. Read now in POQ: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

How has Donald Trump’s “big lie” about the 2020 election being stolen reshaped politics? In POQ, Levendusky at al. show that citizens who believe the false claim are more skeptical of future elections — especially when their candidates lose. Read more: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

As with the BLS, partisan reactions to the unemployment rate are nothing new. In a modern classic, @bfschaffner.bsky.social and Roche show that voters interpret statistics in ways that benefit their own party and hurt the other side. Read now in POQ: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

California’s redistricting plan looks to be headed for the ballot. Do voters care more about fair elections or their party winning? In POQ, Biggers and Bowler find that voters value fair election laws — but partisan interests are hard to override. Read now: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

It’s back to school season! What happens when you tell voters how much is currently spent on education in their district? In POQ, Schueler and West find that support for more school funding and higher teacher salaries drops. Read now: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

Back to school time — in POQ, Oliver McClellan and co-authors track education policy attitudes over time. Despite consistent support for increasing funding, polls uncover disagreement on vouchers, charter schools, and teacher salaries. Read now: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

As we head back to school, ever wondered how teachers’ experiences in the classroom shape their attitudes? In POQ, Katharine Conn et al. show that working in underserved schools changes teachers’ beliefs about inequality and education reform. Read now: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

August is National Immunization Awareness Month 💉 in the US! Racial differences in vaccination rates persist — but Marzia Oceno and coauthors find that information about whether your racial group plans to get immunized shapes uptake. Read now in POQ: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

Can embarrassment of one's party dampen partisanship and polarization? One would think. In a forthcoming paper at @poqjournal.bsky.social, Taylor Carlson, @stevenwwebster.bsky.social, and I examine what we call "partisan embarrassment," including looking at the ramifications of these feelings...

August is National Immunization Awareness Month 💉 in the US! False beliefs about COVID-19 vaccines remain widespread. Ethan Porter and coauthors show how best to rebut misperceptions — and what happens when you do. Read now in POQ: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

August is National Immunization Awareness Month 💉 in the US! In POQ, Joan Barceló and coauthors show expert endorsements, not politicians' pleas, prompt people to get their shots. Read now: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

CDC data show childhood vax rates dropping again. In POQ, Kristin Lunz Trujillo and coauthors show how COVID vaccine skepticism spilled over into views on other shots doi.org/10.1093/poq/... www.nytimes.com/2025/07/31/h...

New from Tarek Al Baghal and colleagues (@usociety.bsky.social) in POQ: What’s the best way to collect survey opinions *and* objective health data from respondents? Find out now: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

🇺🇸 Which groups are seen as most “American”? It depends on your politics... Victoria S. Asbury-Kimmel shows that partisanship shapes how White Americans view the racial hierarchy — Republicans and Democrats disagree on who ranks where in Americanness. Out now in POQ: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

Running surveys online? The way you advertise affects the kind of sample you get. Anja Neundorf and Aykut Öztürk test 23 ads, varying the incentives offered and how explicitly the survey theme is described. For tips on what ads to use for your next survey: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

Does linked fate among women of color (WoC) shape evaluations of WoC politicians? Nguy and co-authors show solidarity matters: when WoC feel a shared fate across racial lines, they’re more likely to support WoC politicians outside their own racial group. Out now in POQ: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

Your personality doesn't always predict your views... Using data from Israel, @naamarivlin.bsky.social and co-authors show the relationship weakens when ethnonational conflict comes to the forefront. Out now in POQ: doi.org/10.1093/poq/... @ayakter.bsky.social al @liorsheffer.bsky.social

When parties cut welfare, voters don’t rebel, even if it goes against their ideology or interests. Instead, they update their preferences to stay aligned with the party. Read our new paper in @poqjournal.bsky.social ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Which Republicans support restrictive abortion laws? The most extreme abortion policies aren't popular with GOP donors, voters, or rich individuals – but are pushed by a small and influential group within the party. Read more from Barber et al. in POQ now: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

Why do people support policies that go against their interests? Miroslav Nemčok and coauthors show that voters shift their views to match their party, even when that means supporting painful welfare cuts. Out now in POQ: doi.org/10.1093/poq/... @miroslavnemcok.bsky.social @hannawass.bsky.social

Why does the public support ending military interventions? Silverman & Fealing find framing matters - when withdrawal is framed as an enemy victory or a "middle ground" option is offered, support shifts significantly. Read now in POQ: doi.org/10.1093/poq/... @dmsilverman.bsky.social

Catch or trap questions in surveys can backfire—when placed first, they increase answer lookups by 25%. Graham finds it's better to place them after knowledge items and to pretest to avoid unintended effects. Read now in POQ: doi.org/10.1093/poq/... @mattgraham.bsky.social

Gender gaps in Japan’s government persist, but evidence of voter bias is mixed. Kato, Lu, & Endo’s study explains this with the preference-expectation gap—the divide between who voters support versus who they think others will. Read now in POQ: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

Are views on racial discrimination stable or shaped by events? A 3-wave study of Asian Americans in 2020 by Leung & Masuoka finds perceptions of discrimination remained relatively stable—even amid rising anti-Asian hate. Read now in POQ: doi.org/10.1093/poq/... @leungvivien.bsky.social

This Immigrant Heritage Month, why do some Latinxs back Trump & tough immigration? Hickel et al. explore Latinx Immigrant Resentment—some distance themselves from immigrants to boost status. Anti-immigrant views can emerge within groups. Read now in POQ: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

Are citizens more polarized today—or just more hostile toward the other side? Check out Garzia & Ferreira da Silva’s study tracking in-/out-party affect over time using data from 143 elections in 12 Western democracies. Read now in POQ: doi.org/10.1093/poq/... fredericofsilva.bsky.social

Is U.S.-style agenda fragmentation going global? A 35-year Sweden study (1987–2021) says yes: attention is more fragmented, polarization rising, and disengaged citizens are tuning out. But public service media helps hold the center. Read now in POQ: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

Respect isn’t just a norm—it’s a dividing line in how people interpret politics. Turkenburg et al. show support for respectful talk varies by education, cynicism, populism & polarization—and shapes reactions to disrespectful politicians. Read now in POQ: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

LGBT Americans show high political engagement, but registration data is limited. Strode & Flores use validated CCES data to show gay men and lesbians register more than heterosexuals, while trans people register the least. Read now in POQ: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

How we ask about national identity matters. In Belgium, only 39–69% answered consistently depending on question phrasing. Sinardet et al. show how wording and format shape (sub-)national identity. Read now in POQ: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

Do Christian nationalists always reject progressivism? Not always. Perry et al. find that as it rises, Black Americans are more likely to say they're “woke,” and Black & Hispanic Americans “progressive.” Read now in POQ: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month! Check out Thompson’s study on “Rural Identity and LGBT Public Opinion in the United States” showing that rural identity predicts less favorable estimations of LGBT individuals. Read now in POQ: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

More and more, people rely on quantitative forecasts to understand society and politics. Barnfield et al. show that 2022 French election forecasts significantly shaped public expectations. Read now in POQ: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

Can politics mess with how we tell facts from opinions? Graham and Yair ran an experiment to find out if people really believe what they say or are just being team players. Read now in POQ: doi.org/10.1093/poq/... @mattgraham.bsky.social

This #MemorialDay, check out Liberman’s study that finds less politically sophisticated Americans with strong retributive views are more likely to support torture and military retaliation—driven more by emotion than strategy or ideology. Read now in POQ: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...