It's the emotions, Stupid! Anger about the economic crisis, low political efficacy, and support for populist parties
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DOI: 10.1016/j.electstud.2017.09.014
Abstract: Abstract This study examines the impact of anger about the economic crisis on electoral participation and voting behavior. Previous work on emotions has consistently underlined the mobilization potential of anger. The economic crisis has generated… read more here.
Keywords: populist parties; support populist; efficacy; crisis ... See more keywords
Fear of small numbers? Immigrant population size and electoral support for the populist radical right in Switzerland
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DOI: 10.1080/1369183x.2017.1337505
Abstract: ABSTRACT In this paper, we examine the association between contact with migrant populations and support for the populist radical right (PRR) in Switzerland. Building on group threat and intergroup contact theories, which offer opposing predictions,… read more here.
Keywords: fear small; small numbers; support populist; radical right ... See more keywords