Elected politicians make decisions that can affect millions, but do they receive the support they need?
- Senior Lecturer in Political Science, University of Sheffield
While Britons are less trusting of those with political authority, they appear to be more trusting in each other.
Politics has become a low-trust, high-blame environment that has left public servants under near constant threat of attack.
New research shows politicians experience high levels of emotional labour, which not only falls more heavily on women but also impacts their mental wellbeing.
Results show that 45% feel scared about getting infected, but that some are following the rules much more closely than others.
Study suggests certain psychological characteristics get you to the frontbench. But they might not make you many friends along the way.
Workplaces stresses and the weight of great expectations take a toll on well-being.
UK schools introduced citizenship education in 2002, but early gains have been reversed. The state of democracy and the Brexit vote suggest the need for informed citizens has never been greater.
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