Why Do They Run? The Psychological Underpinnings of Political Ambition
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DOI: 10.1017/s0008423918001075
Abstract: Abstract What drives individuals toward a career in politics? Prior research on political ambition has often focused on socio-demographic variables while generally ignoring the importance of individual personality differences. Yet personality consistently predicts political knowledge,… read more here.
Keywords: psychological underpinnings; importance; political ambition; underpinnings political ... See more keywords
The Dark Triad and nascent political ambition
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DOI: 10.1080/17457289.2019.1660354
Abstract: This research considers the effects of the personality characteristics of Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy (labeled the Dark Triad) on political ambition. Research on nascent ambition ... read more here.
Keywords: triad nascent; political ambition; dark triad; nascent political ... See more keywords
Knowing the Competition: Gender, Qualifications, and Willingness to Run in Elections
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DOI: 10.1177/10659129221113552
Abstract: In spite of significant gains in recent elections, women’s under-representation in U.S. politics remains an empirical fact. Scholars have identified the persistent gender gap in political ambition as a key component. Research to date has… read more here.
Keywords: run office; political ambition; competition gender; office ... See more keywords