Elections are sometimes seen as legitimizing institutions, promoting system-level support among citizens by allowing them to have input into the political process. However, prior research has found that this is less true supporters of losing candidates, who often exhibit lower levels trust and satisfaction with democracy. We analyze NES survey data from 1964 2004, well surveys Florida nation following controversial presidential election 2000, find (1) losers trust, democracy, confidence...

Objectives We analyze differences in how men and women Latin American countries are utilizing the Internet to identify a possible regional gendered digital divide use. The extent, degree, implications of this gender explored across with varying degrees freedom. Methods employ series random‐ fixed‐effects models individual‐level data from 2010 Barometer merged country‐level obtained U.N. Gender Inequality Index. Results Our results suggest that, general, tend use more than women. Men also...

Recent research has recognized that many people simultaneously hold positive and negative attitudes about important political issues. In this article, we review the concept of attitudinal ambivalence propose a survey-based measure adapted from experimental literature. Extending our earlier work on abortion, analysis statewide telephone survey Florida residents reveals (1) have ambivalent issues related to gay lesbian rights; (2) amount varies according specific rights in question (military...

Objectives In recent years, political scientists have found that civic education improves the democratic capacity of students, yet little research has been done to date on how and why works when it does. this study, we go inside classroom explore teachers teach civics find out what best at preparing young people for responsible, citizenship. Methods Using a survey American principals, teachers, examine varied instructional methods being employed by social studies in ninth‐grade classrooms...

Past research has explored the effectiveness of civic education in America’s classrooms. We build on these efforts using a survey American students to test whether civics instruction enhances students’ political knowledge, efficacy, and their voting intent. refer outcomes, collectively, as democratic capacity. Recognizing that not all classroom experiences are created equal, we break new ground by exploring degree which is conditioned variation instructional methods employed teachers. also...

This study synthesizes two theoretical literatures to explain gender differences in Twitter usage and effectiveness among US Congressional candidates. The first suggests that candidates perceived disadvantaged positions, females this case, innovate improve their chances of success, the second, female politicians often adopt stereotypically masculine behaviors be successful. On basis these theories, we hypothesize confirm are more likely than males integrate into campaigns, but our results...

ABSTRACT We use survey data from 2006–2007 to explore the implications of Internet on political opinion in Middle East, arguing that has had an equalizing effect when government filtering is low. Specifically, findings indicate a positive knowledge, participation, and attitudes about United States/West negative trust Eastern countries with relatively low practices. Conversely, there were no significant effects high filtering. Thus, potential serve as force region but only if at minimum.

The ability of authoritarian regimes to maintain power hinges, in part, on how well they are able manipulate the flow information masses. While states have had success controlling traditional media, growth social media over last decade has created new challenges for such regimes. Russian experience offers an example regime responds this potential threat. Because massive demonstrations surrounding 2011–2012 Duma elections, ruling government suspected that provided a significant impetus...

There is a debate in the extant literature concerning whether Internet stimulates political participation. We examine both use encourages traditional participation, such as campaign- and election-centered acts, nontraditional including protest/resistance-centered acts East Asian context. In doing so, we are also able to explore Values hypothesis, which purports that Asians have cultural predisposition toward civic obedience. theorize because of increased probability being exposed dissident...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to theorize the heightened exposure information via internet can lead citizens be more critical about political conditions in their countries because using social media increases likelihood being exposed dissident information. Further, authors argue that degree which restricted, or access limited, across decrease effect simply a flow diminished. Design/methodology/approach used survey data from 2010 Latino Barometer estimate series multilevel models test...

This study examines the growing influence of female social media influencers in Arab Gulf, particularly focusing on how they shape marketing strategies through Instagram. These leverage a blend emotional and rational marketing, effectively engaging audiences by emphasizing three core elements: authenticity, confidence, interactivity. By building trust, projecting authority, fostering two-way communication, these connect with followers both personal level practical product endorsements. dual...

Purpose This study explores how digital information consumption and perceptions of corruption affect trust in government, shaped by country-level democratic context. We argue that less countries, the Internet increases access to political news, impacting government. Design/methodology/approach Using Varieties Democracy Institute (V-Dem) principles (liberal, participatory, deliberative, egalitarian), we analyze 128 countries with Gallup data. Findings Participatory democracy strongly...

This research explores the implications of growing use Internet to campaign and win elections in United States. After exploring historic assumptions motivations behind campaign, authors election data from 2006 midterm congressional webpage ranking leading web-based service assess impact campaigning. The findings indicate that web presence is a significant predictor total votes candidates garnered elections, even when controlling for variables such as funding, incumbency experience. Further,...

Abstract Prior to the 2020 election President Trump suggested should be postponed “until country can make sure that only eligible American citizens vote.” With COVID‐19 pandemic leading many states take steps made it easier for vote safely, president and his allies numerous false claims about voter fraud; others argued fraud is not common unlikely appreciably increase with greater reliance on mail balloting. We rely a national Internet‐based survey experiment conducted prior assess...

List of Figures Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Evolution, Revolution and the Internet 2: A Descriptive Summary Measurement Story 3: The Digital Political Public: Information Gathering, Knowledge, Divide 4: Balloting Online: Voting 5: Bowling New Social Capital 6: Internet: Two One-Sided Flows? 7: Click Donate: Return Small Donor to Campaigns 8: Is Anyone Listening? Online Campaign 9: Revisited Appendix Endnotes References

In political regimes where traditional mass media are under state control, social networking sites may be the only place citizens exposed to and exchange dissident information. Despite all attempts, complete control of seems implausible. We argue that critical information people see, read share online undermines their trust in institutions. This diminishing threaten legitimacy ruling regime stimulate protest behaviour. rely on original survey data Kazakhstani college students confirm these...

Passive online media use refers to the act of merely reading and observing political information on a users’ feed. Alternatively, active conscious decision share information, comment, challenge, fact check, or engage in related activity. We argue that these types social have fundamentally different relationships offline participation. original survey data from Malaysia Philippines test two propositions: (1) use, such as protest resistance, substitutes for (2) passive users who encounter...

This study is based on data from a three-wave telephone panel survey conducted during the 1998 governor's race in Florida. The evidence suggests that considerable amount of issue-related learning (having to do with candidate policy stands and group endorsements) took place over course general election campaign, though substantial differences were observed one issue area next. Further analysis indicates was especially likely occur among voters (a) who more knowledgeable about political...

Purpose Early information technology scholarship centered on the internet’s potential to be a democratizing force was often framed using an equalization/normalization lens arguing that either internet going equalizing bringing power masses, or it normalized into existing structure. The purpose of this paper is argue considered over time still sheds light our understanding how social media (SM) strategy can shape electoral success asking if SM are balancing resource gap between candidates...

Evidence suggests that mistrust of government contributes directly to a lack support for social welfare programs. An alternative explanation, however, is many citizens are ambivalent concerning and the role it should play in society today and, as result, less likely such Based on our analysis data from 2004 telephone survey Florida residents, we conclude that, first, feelings federal, state, local levels United States fairly common; second, ambivalence has consequences people's opinions...

Digital information consumption has a positive effect on external political efficacy in that the Internet provides factual support for belief governments are responsive to demands of citizens. The existence digital forum creates perception greater openness and transparency. This is likely conditional institutional context. Specifically, we expected relationship between be stronger more democratic countries. We use survey data from 18 Latin American countries demonstrate strong predictor...