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The lack of efficacy among voters today . Sandra M. Emerson PLS 205. Introduction. Importance of public involvement in republic Structure of government that is deliberately complex. . Literature Review. Demographic factors: Age Gender Ethnicity . Behavioral factors:
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The lack of efficacy among voters today Sandra M. Emerson PLS 205
Introduction • Importance of public involvement in republic • Structure of government that is deliberately complex.
Literature Review Demographic factors: • Age • Gender • Ethnicity Behavioral factors: • Education attainment • Income • Party affiliation • Religious activity.
Methodology • ANES 2008 Female, HS educated white and mid 40s. • Politics /government too complicated-69%.
Other Demographic factors? • Age? • Significant but little influence
Behavioral Factors • Education √ (.233 college educated) • Religious activity • Income • Political Party √ Others significant but weak.
Findings Gender matters with regard to efficacy What influences efficacy is elusive. Need More concise question Qualitative approach to phenomena