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Study Links Education to Lower Right-Wing Authoritarianism

3/31/2026

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A study from the University of Oslo found a significant negative correlation between educational attainment and right-wing authoritarianism.
The twin-based research shows that 47% of the correlation stems from shared environmental factors, especially family social class.
Another 25% is attributed to genetics, although this link was not statistically significant.
Education may influence political views, but higher income shows no contributory effect.

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Story summary

A study from the University of Oslo found a significant negative correlation between educational attainment and right-wing authoritarianism.
The twin-based research shows that 47% of the correlation stems from shared environmental factors, especially family social class.
Another 25% is attributed to genetics, although this link was not statistically significant.
Education may influence political views, but higher income shows no contributory effect.