There is evidence to suggest that individuals may be willing to put aside their political beliefs when selecting participants for certain roles or positions. This can be seen in a variety of contexts, including hiring decisions, jury selection, and academic admissions.
One study published in the journal Political Psychology found that individuals who identified as politically conservative were more likely to support affirmative action policies when they believed that the policies were based on merit rather than race or gender. Similarly, individuals who identified as politically liberal were more likely to support affirmative action policies when they believed that the policies were based on diversity rather than merit.
Another study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology found that individuals who identified as politically conservative were more likely to recommend a job candidate who shared their political beliefs, but only when the job was highly politicized (such as a political advisor). In less politicized jobs, political beliefs had no effect on hiring recommendations.
Finally, research published in the journal Law and Human Behavior has found that individuals may be willing to put aside their political beliefs when serving on a jury. In one study, participants were asked to serve on a mock jury and were randomly assigned to either a conservative or liberal group. Despite their political affiliations, both groups were equally likely to convict the defendant based on the evidence presented.
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There is evidence to suggest that individuals may be willing to put aside their political beliefs when selecting participants for certain roles or positions. This can be seen in a variety of contexts, including hiring decisions, jury selection, and academic admissions.
One study published in the journal Political Psychology found that individuals who identified as politically conservative were more likely to support affirmative action policies when they believed that the policies were based on merit rather than race or gender. Similarly, individuals who identified as politically liberal were more likely to support affirmative action policies when they believed that the policies were based on diversity rather than merit.
Another study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology found that individuals who identified as politically conservative were more likely to recommend a job candidate who shared their political beliefs, but only when the job was highly politicized (such as a political advisor). In less politicized jobs, political beliefs had no effect on hiring recommendations.
Finally, research published in the journal Law and Human Behavior has found that individuals may be willing to put aside their political beliefs when serving on a jury. In one study, participants were asked to serve on a mock jury and were randomly assigned to either a conservative or liberal group. Despite their political affiliations, both groups were equally likely to convict the defendant based on the evidence presented.