40th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Political Psychology: Temporality and the self vis-a-vis the Greek referendum of 2015: Contributions of 'letters from the future' used as an instrument in deciphering political decision making (original) (raw)

The paper explores the role of temporality in political decision making, specifically in the context of the Greek referendum of 2015. It utilizes an innovative approach of 'letters from the future', where participants imagined the consequences of voting 'yes' or 'no' on the referendum. Through thematic analysis of 99 letters, the study reveals insights into how individuals engage with their past, present, and future when reflecting on political choices. Major themes include regret, lessons learned, and the desire for autonomy in political agency.