Same words, different voice: why the same message may hit differently
Abstract
Think of the last time you agreed with a statement – until you realized who was saying it. The words did not change, but they suddenly felt different. An experiment in Italy shows how, in debates on migration, who speaks may influence public opinion more than the message itself.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Social and Intergroup Psychology
Populism
Right-Wing Movements
Migration
Refugees
and Integration
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Eurac Research Blogs
- Publication date
- 26 February 2026
- Language
- EN