This study tests hypothesized causal relationships between predictor variables and voter turnout. Attention is focused on the psychological and attitudinal dimensions of turnout. Using data from the 1980 National Election Study of the Center for Political Studies, recursive and nonrecursive causal models are constructed to test the effects of election specific factors, social psychological factors, and rational choice based factors on voter turnout. Self-reported turnout is used as the primary dependent variable in all models. Validity tests support use, despite acknowledged limitations.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc331668 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | McClure, David Lawson |
| Contributors | Feigert, Frank B., Marcello, Ronald E., Thames, H. Stanley, Reban, Milan Jan, Thompson, John T. |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | vii, 301 leaves : ill., Text |
| Coverage | United States |
| Rights | Public, McClure, David Lawson, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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