Before revision: 330x330px| Feelings towards own political party and rival party in the U.S. Affective polarization Affective polarization refers to the phenomenon where individuals' feelings and emotions towards members of their own political party or group become more positive, while their feelings towards members of the opposing party or group become more negative.
After revision: 330x330px| Affective polarization(1976-2020) in the U.S. Affective polarization Affective polarization refers to the phenomenon where individuals' feelings and emotions towards members of their own political party or group become more positive, while their feelings towards members of the opposing party or group become more negative.