Understanding Polarizing Language: Developing a Coding Instrument
Journal of Language and Social Psychology
Published online on April 29, 2026
Abstract
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Polarizing language is a key mechanism through which intergroup boundaries are constructed and experienced, yet research has rarely specified how distinct linguistic strategies contribute to perceived polarization. This article develops and validates a ...
Polarizing language is a key mechanism through which intergroup boundaries are constructed and experienced, yet research has rarely specified how distinct linguistic strategies contribute to perceived polarization. This article develops and validates a ...