Polarization and Social Change Lab

Conducts research on actionable solutions to reduce political polarization and incivility in the United States

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Research
Topic
Political Polarization

About Organization

The lab is a multidisciplinary research team that theorizes and rigorously evaluates interventions to address rising polarization and incivility in the U.S. Based in Stanford, CA, the organization partners with other organizations to implement interventions and disseminates findings to political leaders and the public.

What They Focus On

Polarization Research

Conducts experimental and observational studies to understand causes and effective interventions for political polarization

Cross-Partisan Dialogue

Develops strategies to help people engage constructively across political differences and reduce incivility

Policy Translation

Translates research findings into actionable recommendations for political leaders and community organizations

How They Work

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  • 01

    Theorize Interventions

    Multidisciplinary team develops evidence-based strategies to address polarization and incivility in society

  • 02

    Conduct Research

    Rigorously evaluates interventions using experimental and observational data to measure effectiveness and impact

  • 03

    Partner Organizations

    Collaborates with external organizations to implement tested interventions in real-world settings and contexts

  • 04

    Disseminate Findings

    Shares research results with political leaders and the general public to promote evidence-based solutions

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Polarization and Social Change Lab

Intervention Research

Develops and tests evidence-based strategies to reduce polarization through experimental and observational studies

Partnership Implementation

Collaborates with organizations to deploy tested interventions that promote constructive dialogue across political differences

Knowledge Dissemination

Shares research findings with political leaders and the public to inform policy and practice

Team & Leadership

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Stanford, CA