Ariel Malka

Ariel Malka is the David & Ruth Gottesman Professor of Psychology and Political Science at Yeshiva University. He holds a BA from the University of Rochester and both an MA and PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on political psychology, public opinion, and survey measurement, addressing topics such as the psychological underpinnings of political preferences, democracy support, and authoritarian inclinations. His work also explores expressive survey responding and the implications for democratic processes.

Malka's research spans studies on ideological belief systems, partisan cue receptivity, and the relationship between religiosity and political attitudes. He has conducted cross-national analyses examining how security needs, cultural values, and personality traits influence political preferences. His methodological contributions include advancements in survey design and validation techniques for self-report measures.

His recent articles highlight themes such as anti-democratic orientations among American partisans, the contingent nature of authoritarian governance support, and the cognitive foundations of political identity. He is affiliated with Yeshiva University's Belfer Hall on the Wilf campus and is accessible via email at amalka@yu.edu.