A social‑psychological theory arguing that individuals and communities require a foundation of existential security—freedom from chronic anxiety about basic survival—to develop tolerance, openness, and democratic values. When existential security is high, people are more willing to embrace diversity, trust institutions, and support progressive change. When security is threatened (by poverty, war, or instability), people retreat into authoritarianism, rigid identity, and hostility to outsiders. The theory explains why economic insecurity often correlates with political extremism and why stable welfare states tend to be more socially liberal.
Theory of the Basis of Existential Security Example: “The rise of populism wasn’t just about culture wars; the theory of existential security showed that communities with declining economic stability were more likely to turn against outsiders and democracy.”
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