Social Dominance Orientation and Acceptance of Political Elections: the Role of Support for Democracy and Perceived Political Justice

This study investigates the psychological mechanisms underpinning voter division regarding 2012 Egyptian political elections. The presidential elections saw a emerge between those who described election as free and fair their results must be accepted; it being dishonest. No in-depth has examined such divisions using social dominance orientation perspective. used an online 29-item self-report questionnaire for residents in State of Qatar (n = 370). showed that extent to which individuals accepted or rejected outcomes was negatively correlated both (r -26, p <.001, Mean 2.12, SD .50), perceived justice - .37, 1.60, .67); positively with attitude towards support democracy .40, 3.93, .55). Multiple regression analysis attitudes toward predicted degree people will accept results. A discussion is offered respect how affects reject through adherence democratic attitudes.