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  1. 1. A Hidden Voting Gap? : How the Interaction Between Income and Depression Affects Voting

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Klara Danielsson; [2024]
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    Abstract : Depression has only in recent years been explored within political science, despite its deeply political causes and consequences. Previous research has found significantly lower political participation among people with depression and has especially focused on its negative effect on voting. READ MORE

  3. 2. Political Participation of non-EU immigrants : Decoding Immigrants’ Electoral Involvement in Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

    Author : Theresa Marklund; [2024]
    Keywords : Political participation; non-EU immigrant; CVM; motivation; resources; networks;

    Abstract : This paper studies the political participation (electoral) among non-EU immigrants in Sweden, via various socio-demographic, motivational, and relational factors. The theoretical frame is based on Verba et al.'s Civic Voluntarism model and previous research. READ MORE

  4. 3. Voter Turnout based on Income : Investigating Voting Behavior in the U.S. Presidential Election of 2016

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ellen Tapper; Emma-Louise Maras; [2022]
    Keywords : Voter; Voter turnout; GDP per capita; Utility hypothesis model; COVI;

    Abstract : To be able to see if voter turnout can be enhanced, studying income is of interest. This researchpaper attempts to answer the following thesis question: “How can voter turnout in the 2016 presidential election be explained by income?” The conclusion drawn is that income, measured in GDP per capita, does affect voter turnout, however the exact influence is hard to determine. READ MORE

  5. 4. Spatial Patterns for Potential Climate Voting

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Lovisa Garberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Public support; Climate politics; Electoral Geography; Voter’s Behaviour; Sweden; Climate change; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The need to curb global warming is evident, and efficient climate policies are essential. But within the democratic context, public support for climate politics is needed to implement mitigation efforts. READ MORE

  6. 5. Adapting to Democracy: Voter Turnout Among Immigrants from Authoritarian Regimes

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Andreas Haugen; [2021]
    Keywords : Voter Turnout; Political Participation; Voting; Election; Immigration; Authoritarian regimes; Country Fixed Effects;

    Abstract : Voting in an election is the most basic and fundamental form of political participation in a democracy. Citizens are given the opportunity to elect legislators that take political decisions on their behalf. READ MORE