Political orientation and images of the United States in Italy

• Elena Trifiletti

  University of Padova

• Rossella Falvo

  University of Padova

• Carla Dazzi

  University of Padova

• Dora Capozza

  University of Padova

Image theory was used in this study to assess the images that Italian adults with different political ideologies have of the United States. In addition to the ally, barbarian, enemy, and imperialist images, a new image, that of the father, was introduced. It was found that right-wing respondents endorsed the father and ally images of Americans, while left-wing respondents perceived Americans as barbarians. The theoretical and practical implications of the findings are discussed.

1. Elena Trifiletti, University of Padova
   Department of Applied Psychology
2. Rossella Falvo, University of Padova
   Department of Applied Psychology
3. Carla Dazzi, University of Padova
   Department of Applied Psychology
4. Dora Capozza, University of Padova
   Department of Applied Psychology

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