My Projects
In an effort to gain a better understanding of conflicts processes, I study public opinion about inter-state conflicts. I am particularly interested in exploring conditions that promote peace in threatening environments. This motivation leads me to explore intriguing questions, such as the impact of emotions on international conflicts and the impact of globalization on domestic conflicts. By exploring these questions, my aim is to contribute valuable insights to the understanding of conditions that escalate or ameliorate conflicts in today's interconnected and complex world.
Conflict processes
Immigration and integration
Social diversity across and within societies is strongly associated with discriminatory attitudes and behavior between groups, poor governance, low social capital, low public good provision, low redistribution, and civil wars, but these negative outcomes are not observed everywhere. Why are the negative effects of diversity more pronounced in some places than in others? By using field and survey experiments, I study when and where different groups perceive threats from out-groups and have negative attitudes toward them.
Gender inequality
We still have a limited understanding of why female under-representation in business and politics emerges and persists. Acquiring empirical evidence is essential for understanding the mechanisms leading to the outcomes. Currently, I am examining whether different voice pitches affect politicians' evaluations.
