We see it every day—people across the globe are more polarized than ever. We're increasingly divided on important social issues, from climate change and the economy to racial justice and gender ...

Past research hasproposed various macrolevel theories of issue definition and agenda setting. However, wepropose a microlevel theory of issue definition rooted in how individuals process information.

Americans remain divided on the importance of companies and organizations making public statements on political or social issues. Today, half of U.S. adults say these types of company statements are ...