SpainThe article discusses the impact of political polarization on young people's emotional health, citing multiple studies that show increased rates of depression, anxiety, and physical symptoms among those exposed to high levels of political tension. It references research linking political stress to psychological distress and physiological effects, noting that while most evidence comes from the U.S., Spain has limited data. The European project POLEMO, involving over 2,400 students from universities in Murcia and Santiago de Compostela, found that most participants experience negative emotions like worry, shame, anger, and fear when engaging with political content. Positive emotions were rare, and a third of students reported feeling hatred toward politics, which could lead to intolerance or exclusion.
Bias read (Center): While the article presents findings that suggest political polarization negatively affects emotional well-being, it does not take a clear ideological stance. It cites both Spanish and international studies, including those from the U.S., and reports on a European-funded study without emphasizing any
