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Conversational Polarization: Eight Key Considerations for Communication Scientists

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Science Communication: Linking Theory and Practice

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Abstract

Science Communication, Volume 48, Issue 2, Page 280-289, April 2026.
Previous research has largely overlooked how polarization is constituted through conversations. We introduce the concept of “conversational polarization,” highlighting how polarization is socially constructed in conversations about contentious issues. We ...