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New book examines political polarization's toll on close relationships

Original: New book explores how political polarization affects close relationships

A newly released book explores how political polarization strains close relationships, examining how divided political views affect families, friendships and romantic partnerships. The work, published with the involvement of researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, looks at how people navigate disagreement with those closest to them. It comes as political divisions increasingly shape personal life, making the topic one of broad public interest.

Why now: Political polarization is intensifying globally and people are increasingly experiencing its effects within their own families and friendships.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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