Empathy Mediates the Link Between Extraversion and Latent Semantic Similarity in Computer-Mediated Discussions of a Politically Contentious Topic: Evidence from Abortion-Related Discourse
Journal of Language and Social Psychology
Published online on January 27, 2026
Abstract
Journal of Language and Social Psychology, Volume 45, Issue 3, Page 510-531, June 2026.
Conversations about politically contentious issues often break down due to a lack of shared understanding, with language playing a central role in this failure—particularly in discussions of abortion, one of the most polarizing topics in U.S. public life. ...
Conversations about politically contentious issues often break down due to a lack of shared understanding, with language playing a central role in this failure—particularly in discussions of abortion, one of the most polarizing topics in U.S. public life. ...