About
Kevin Arceneaux is a Full Professor and Director of the Center for Political Research (CEVIPOF) at Sciences Po, where he leads research on political behavior, psychological biases, and media effects. His interdisciplinary work bridges political science and social psychology, focusing on how individual differences in cognition and emotion shape political decisions.
His research interests include electoral behavior, psychological biases in political choices, the impact of media and electoral campaigns on political life, and cognitive approaches to understanding political decision-making. He investigates how social identities, cognitive reflection, and emotional responses influence political attitudes, partisanship, and responses to political messaging.
The recent publications of Kevin Arceneaux span topics such as social media influence, political empathy, the 'Need for Chaos,' and the psychological roots of political extremism. His work frequently employs experimental methods and appears in top journals like American Political Science Review, Nature Human Behaviour, and Political Psychology. He often collaborates with international scholars, reflecting a strong global research network.
His scientific contributions are recognized through consistent publication in high-impact venues. While no specific awards are listed, his editorial presence and leadership role at CEVIPOF indicate significant academic standing.
Kevin Arceneaux advises emerging scholars and collaborates extensively, often appearing as a senior author. His research is supported by institutional affiliations and collaborative grants, though specific funding sources are not detailed. He actively presents at major academic conferences such as the American Political Science Association and Midwest Political Science Association.
He is affiliated with the Center for Political Research (CEVIPOF), a leading research center at Sciences Po focused on electoral behavior, public opinion, and political institutions. The center fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and supports empirical research in political science.
