Resistance in repressive contexts: A comprehensive test of psychological predictors.
Journal: Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
Year: 2020

Empirical research on the social psychological antecedents of collective action has been conducted almost exclusively in democratic societies, where activism is relatively safe. The present research examines the psychological predictors of collective action intentions in contexts where resistance is met with significant repression by the authorities. Combining recent advancements in the collective action literature, our model examines the unique predictive roles of emotion (anger and fear), poli