This makes some sense, but if it were true then simplistic right-wing societal beliefs would appeal more to young people (e.g., the poor are lazy,homeless peopl

This makes some sense, but if it were true then simplistic right-wing societal beliefs would appeal more to young people (e.g., the poor are lazy,homeless people are losers who drink too much, etc.). Then as one ages we would become more centrists or leftists. My general observation finds the opposite to be true.