When Distress Becomes Discontent: Anxiety, Depression, and Institutional Evaluations in 11 European Democracies
Abstract
Using survey data from 11 European countries, this study analyzes how anxiety and depression relate differently to political dissatisfaction in the form of populism and corruption. It analyzes the international survey CRONOS-2 and additionally, includes government-level indicators of institutional trust, crime and judicial power.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Populism
Right-Wing Movements
Electoral Systems and Political Participation
Corruption and Economic Development
Publication details
- Journal / source
- OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
- Publication date
- 14 January 2026
- Document type
- Preprint