The confrontation effect revealed: Outrage over opposing political views fuels social media engagement
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People are more likely to interact with posts that challenge their views, a new study shows. This engagement is often fueled by negative emotions, particularly outrage, making political content more likely to spark reactions from opponents.
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Original Title: According to new research, Social media users are more likely to engage with posts that provoke rather than affirm their political beliefs | This “confrontation effect” is driven by outrage, pushing people to respond to opposing viewpoints.