Article
Post American World: Assessing the cognitive and attitudinal impacts of challenges to American exceptionalism
The Communication Review
(2018)
Abstract
A number of voices have emerged in US political discourse questioning the legitimacy of American exceptionalism, suggesting we are in a “post-American world.” Our research examines the effects that political messages that explicitly challenge American exceptionalism can have on US public opinion. Drawing upon social identity theory, we find that explicit challenges to American exceptionalism significantly impact Americans' views toward their own nation, their willingness to denigrate foreign publics, and their broader foreign policy preferences.
Keywords
- American exceptionalism,
- political discourse,
- national identity,
- media effects,
- patriotism
Disciplines
Publication Date
Winter January 2, 2018
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/10714421.2017.1416797
Citation Information
Jason Gilmore. "Post American World: Assessing the cognitive and attitudinal impacts of challenges to American exceptionalism" The Communication Review Vol. 21 (2018) p. 46 - 65 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jason-gilmore/26/