As predicted, all the measures were positively correlated, so that those who were more conservative rated themselves as having better health, and placed a higher value on personal responsibility. Using a statistical procedure called mediation analysis showed that the relationship between conservatism and self-rated health became non-significant when controlling for personal responsibility. This suggested that the relationship between conservatism and health may occur because people who are more conservative value personal responsibility more highly, and in turn personal responsibility leads to better health. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/unique-everybody-else/201902/are-conservatives-healthier-liberals
