New study on despair and voter turnout has troubling implications - The research indicates that both individual experiences of despair and higher levels of despair within a community are associated with decreased voter turnout in elections.
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Duke University Press
Despair and Voter Turnout in the United States
Abstract. Context: Deaths of despair, a term used to capture rising mortality rates among Americans who appear to be suffering from growing mental and physical distress, have received added attention from those seeking to understand this disturbing trend.…
Exposure to the opioid epidemic increased economic hardship and increased the Republican vote share by 4.5 percentage points per standard deviation.
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OUP Academic
Republican Support and Economic Hardship: The Enduring Effects of the Opioid Epidemic*
Abstract. In this article, we establish a causal connection between two of the most salient social developments in the United States over the past decades:
Polarised elections do not erode support for the basic principles of democracy, finds study of 30 countries. Winning voters do not usually support leaders who “take revenge”, and losers continue to accept the majority's right to govern, provided that minority rights are protected.
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UAB Barcelona
Polarised elections do not erode support for the basic principles of democracy
A study led by UAB and UOC researchers examined the impact of 35 elections held in 30 different countries. According to the study, election...
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More generous unemployment benefits and labour market support were linked to lower support for populist parties across 134 national elections in 16 countries, while cuts to unemployment protection were associated with higher populist vote shares
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King's College London
Could better welfare support curb rise of populism?
More generous unemployment support may help reduce the appeal of populist parties, according to new research.
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Exposure to local hate crimes linked to mail-in voting preference. Research suggests that utilizing absentee options might offer a way to participate in elections while avoiding potential intimidation or violence in public spaces.
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PsyPost
Exposure to local hate crimes linked to mail-in voting preference
As elections approach, instances of community violence often rise. A recent analysis of voting behavior suggests that African American voters residing in areas with higher hate crime rates are increasingly choosing mail-in ballots over visiting physical polling…
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