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A Psycho-Historical Analysis of Nations: The Example of Ukraine and Russia

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  • Tamilina, Larysa

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This study investigates the influence of historical encounters with invasions and territorial fragmentation on the formation of a democratic political culture. Utilizing individual-level psychological theories, I illustrate that enduring occupations tend to foster pro-democratic values, such as a sense of resistance and autonomy. Additionally, the historical presence of territorial fragmentation contributes to the proliferation of diverse opinions, stimulating social dialogues and prompting citizens to advocate for a greater say and increased participation in the political sphere. Conversely, regions acting as occupiers and avoiding territorial division typically exhibit authoritarian governance, fostering submission to authorities and a distorted understanding of power. To validate these propositions, I employ Ukraine and Russia as illustrative examples. By applying a structural equation modeling to the World Values Survey data, I demonstrate that Ukraine, characterized by dynamic occupations and territorial fragmentation throughout its evolution as a nation, is more likely to belong to a class reflecting a more democratic political culture. In contrast, Russia's history of a unified authoritarian state is associated with an increased probability of belonging to a class describing a less democratic culture.

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  • Tamilina, Larysa, 2024. "A Psycho-Historical Analysis of Nations: The Example of Ukraine and Russia," MPRA Paper 119727, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    Keywords

    History and politics; political culture; psychology of nations; Russia; Ukraine.;
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    • N40 - Economic History - - Government, War, Law, International Relations, and Regulation - - - General, International, or Comparative
    • P5 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Comparative Economic Systems
    • P50 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Comparative Economic Systems - - - General

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