Social dominance orientation and European social identity in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict: understanding attitudes towards the EU’s political actions

Key Points

• Attitudes towards the EU’s political actions significantly vary based on social dominance orientation and social identity.
• A notable correlation exists between higher social dominance orientation and favorable views of EU interventions in the conflict.
• Analysis of survey data from Russian and Ukrainian populations reveals complex interplays between social identity and political attitudes.
• Understanding these dynamics may enable better strategies for fostering cooperation and peace in the region.