The Sad Citizen : How Politics Is Depressing and Why It Matters.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ojeda, Christopher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political psychology.

Elections--United States.

Elections.

United States--Politics and government--Psychological aspects.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (0 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2025.

Summary:

Christopher Ojeda explores the intersection of politics and mental health, focusing on how political events and dynamics contribute to feelings of depression and disengagement among citizens. Drawing on extensive research, the book examines the emotional toll of political losses, polarization, and public policy decisions, particularly in the context of recent U.S. elections. Ojeda analyzes coping mechanisms, the influence of household political differences, and the broader societal consequences of political depression. Intended for scholars, policymakers, and politically engaged readers, the work emphasizes the importance of addressing the mental health impacts of political challenges to sustain a healthy democracy. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

List of Tables and Figures

CHAPTER 1. A Sinking Feeling

CHAPTER 2. When Politics Produces Loss

CHAPTER 3. When Loss Becomes Depressing

CHAPTER 4. When Depression Leads to Withdrawal

CHAPTER 5. Election Blues

CHAPTER 6. The Polarization of Private Life

CHAPTER 7. The Pain of Public Policy

CHAPTER 8. Democracy without Disruption

Acknowledgments

Appendix

Notes

References

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ISBN:

0-226-84077-8

OCLC:

1521441564