The Psychology of Values-Based Voting

How to stay true to your values in the voting booth.

Voting is often described as an expression of our values, yet how often do we take the time to consider what this means? The term "values voter" became mainstream during the 2004 U.S. presidential election, primarily associated with issues like abortion and marriage equality, used predominantly by conservative voters to describe their alignment with moral and religious principles. However, values aren’t limited to any political affiliation: Most of us hold them, whether we articulate them or not…

You can read my full article in Psychology Today.