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Robert Lupton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Connecticut’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on public opinion and voting behavior in the U.S., emphasizing foundational predispositions like ideology, core values, and partisanship. He explores how these factors interact with contextual influences to shape citizens’ political orientations.
His work also examines elite opinion, particularly party activists who influence elected officials and the public. Key research areas include the ideological coherence of party activists, the role of core values in linking partisan and ideological identities, asymmetries in party coalitions, and the impact of social networks on political attitudes.
Lupton’s scholarly interests extend to political psychology, political cognition, and comparative political behavior. His peer-reviewed articles appear in journals such as the Journal of Politics, British Journal of Political Science, and Political Behavior.
His research trends highlight topics like affective polarization, partisan realignment, and the interplay between values and policy preferences. Articles frequently analyze the structural dimensions of ideology and polarization within contemporary American politics.
No scientific awards are listed in the provided information. Advising details and grants are not specified, though his CV may provide additional insights. He is based at the Stamford campus, with an office in Stamford 355.
