Refereed Journal Articles

Korostelina, K.V., Sweigart, M.M., Toal, G. (2025). Outgroup threat, complex identities, and attitudes toward war and peace in Ukraine. Group Processes & Intergroup Relations, 29(1), 51-77

Sweigart, M. M., Galván-Hernández, D., Hässler, T., Hegarty, P., Kite, M. E., Ofosu, E., Ünsal, B. C., Eisner, L. (2024). Understanding variations in LGBTIQ+ acceptance across space and time: The importance of norm perceptions and political dynamics. Journal of Social Issues, 1–20.

Korostelina, K.V., Sweigart, M.M., Toal, G. (2024). Exposure to Violence and Attitudes Toward War and Peace in Ukraine. Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology, 30(2), 252–267. 

Korostelina, K.V., Benedicto, K.C., Sweigart, M.M. (2023). Keeping Full-Scale War at Bay: Representation of the Social Boundary with Armenia in Azerbaijani Newspapers. Journal of Transdisciplinary Peace Praxis. 5(1). 36-65.

Sweigart, M.M. (2022). Outgroup Aggressors or Ingroup Deviants? Perceived Group Boundaries and Threats Underlying Far-Right Opposition to LGBTQ Rights in Serbia. Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology. 28(2), 226–234. 

Book Chapters

Sweigart, M.M and Korostelina, K.V. (2024). Memory Sites in the dynamics of the Serbia-Kosovo conflict. In K.V. Korostelina. Memory sites and conflict dynamics. Routledge.

Sweigart, M.M., Hook, K., Tadevosyan, M. & Allen, S.H. (2023). Locally Useful Evidence: Re-Centering Knowledge Creation for Local Peace Work. In S. Connaughton. & J. Linabary (Eds). Are we making a difference?: Global and local efforts to assess peacebuilding effectiveness. Rowman & Littlefield.

Manuscripts In Preparation

Sweigart, M.M. Complex Identities, Norm Perceptions, and Support for Gay and Lesbian Rights in Serbia.

Sweigart, M.M. Contested LGBTIQ+ Activism and Entrenched Norms: Investigating the Normative Effect of EuroPride 2022 in Serbia

Technical Guides and Reports

Henning, M., Sweigart, M.M., Orlosky, S., and Smith, E. (2026). Managing election-related misinformation and disinformation: An evidence-to-action brief for election officials. Democracy International.

Sweigart, M.M., Henning, M., Orlosky, S., and Smith, E. (2026). Ranked Choice Voting Rollout: Evidence Review & Recommendations. Democracy International.

Korostelina, K.V., Sweigart, M.M., Chankvetadze, N., Marquez Domado, H., Allen, S.H., and Gopin, M. (2023). Literature Review: Contact Theory in Democracy, Human Rights, & Governance Programs. George Mason University.

Sherwood, N.R., Hill, O.T., Sweigart., M.M., Johnston, A., Vaughn, K. (2022). Evidence Review: Understanding Reconciliation ToCs. Mary Hoch Center for Reconciliation/United States Institute of Peace.

Sweigart, M. & Korostelina, K. (2021 ). Addressing Threat Perception in the Reconciliation of Identity-based Conflicts. Reconciling Conflicts and Intergroup Divisions Lab, George Mason University.  

Sweigart, M. & Korostelina, K. (2021). Social Norms in the Reconciliation of Identity-based Conflicts. Reconciling Conflicts and Intergroup Divisions Lab, George Mason University.

Korostelina, K. & Sweigart, M. (2021). Addressing Difficult History and Divided Memories at the Community Level. Reconciling Conflicts and Intergroup Divisions Lab.  

Sweigart, M., Heeg, J. & Jessee, C. (2019). Module 9: Reconciliation, Peacebuilding and Transitional Justice. Toolkit for Youth Inclusion in Democracy, Human Rights and Governance Programs. YouthPower Learning/USAID. https://www.youthpower.org/youth-drg-toolkit-reconciliation.

Sweigart, M., Heeg, J. & Jessee, C. (2019). Module 5: Local Governance and Devolution. Toolkit for Youth Inclusion in Democracy, Human Rights and Governance Programs. YouthPower Learning/USAID. https://www.youthpower.org/youth-drg-toolkit-local-gov

Sweigart, M., Heeg, J., & Jessee, C. (2019). Module 2: Human Rights Protection and Promotion. Toolkit for Youth Inclusion in Democracy, Human Rights and Governance Programs. YouthPower Learning/USAID. https://www.youthpower.org/youth-drg-toolkit-human-rights-module.

Sweigart, M., Heeg, J. & Jessee, C. (2019). Module 1: Civil Society. Toolkit for Youth Inclusion in Democracy, Human Rights and Governance Programs. YouthPower Learning/USAID. https://www.youthpower.org/youth-drg-toolkit-civil-society-module.

Olenik, C., Sweigart, M. & Woolf, L. (2018). Measuring Youth Engagement: Guidance for Monitoring and Evaluating Youth Programs, YouthPower Learning/USAID. https://www.youthpower.org/resources/measuring-youth-engagement-guidance-monitoring-and-evaluating-youth-programs

Sweigart, M. & Olenik, C. (2018). Making the Pitch for Youth Engagement. YouthPower Learning/USAID. https://www.youthpower.org/resources/technical-brief-making-pitch-youth-engagement

Sweigart, M. & Azelton, A. (2017). Youth Political Participation Programming Guide. National Democratic Institute. http://youthguide.ndi.org.

Sweigart, M., Haddy, O., Farhat, R., Hurtig, J, Jaafar, L. (2016). Getting Closer to Citizens: A Manual on Outreach for Elected Representatives in Morocco. National Democratic Institute. https://www.ndi.org/Morocco_MP_Manual_Constituent_Outreach

Blogs and Policy Briefs

Sweigart, M. (2023). Starting the Movement: Mobilizing Participation in Collective Action. Democracy International Blog. https://democracyinternational.tumblr.com/post/714318147010838528/starting-the-movement-mobilizing-participation-in

Sweigart, M. (2021). Recent Insights on the Psychological Dynamics of Leadership and Group Behavior: Lessons for Violence Prevention. Better Evidence Project. https://bep.carterschool.gmu.edu/recent-insights-on-the-psychological-dynamics-of-leadership-and-group-behavior/.

Sweigart, M. (2017). Progress Toward Youth-Inclusive Politics. Demworks. https://www.demworks.org/progress-toward-youth-inclusive-politics.

Sweigart, M. (2017). Grounding Theory in Practice: Youth Programs in Jordan and Kosovo. Demworks. https://www.demworks.org/grounding-theory-practice-youth-programs-jordan-and-kosovo.

Sweigart, M. (2017). How to help youth strengthen their participation and influence. Demworks. https://www.demworks.org/how-help-youth-strengthen-their-participation-and-influence.

Sweigart, M. (2016). Youth are Driving Change in Latin America. Demworks. https://www.demworks.org/youth-are-driving-change-latin-america.

Sweigart, M. (2016).Youth Want More Than a Seat at the Table. Demworks. https://www.demworks.org/youth-want-more-seat-table.

Sweigart, M. (2016). Women Leaders Unite in Kosovo for Week of Women. Demworks. https://www.demworks.org/women-leaders-unite-kosovo-week-women.