#Moralconviction

A new study links lower self-awareness to stronger brain responses when people encounter morally charged political issues. Published research shows that moral judgments engage emotion and cognitive-control networks, helping explain why some political beliefs feel non-negotiable.

In today’s highly polarized climate, the findings matter for Thai audiences as well. The study, led by a senior researcher from a major university, examines how moral conviction shapes political choice. It finds that people with moralized views decide more quickly and rely more on emotional brain processes. This pattern is strongest among individuals with limited metacognitive sensitivity—the ability to judge one’s own judgments accurately.