Julian Erhardt

Julian Erhardt is a postdoctoral researcher in Political Science Methods at the University of Salzburg, affiliated with the Department of Political Science within the Faculty of Social Sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of Bern (2018–2023) and previously worked there as a postdoctoral researcher until 2024.

Education includes a PhD in Political Science from the University of Bern (2018–2023).

His research focuses on public opinion research and political sociology, with emphasis on political support (democracy, political trust, populism, national identity), the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on societal emotions and trust, social capital (social trust and civic engagement), and political representation.

Recent publications explore topics such as the psychological foundations of democratic support, pandemic effects on social trust and national identity, and the interplay between populism and democratic institutions. His work appears in leading journals like European Journal of Political Research and West European Politics.

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