Political Cynicism and the Foreclosure Crisis

The article discusses research findings on U.S. attitudes following the foreclosure crisis, focusing on determining a connection between citizens' cynicism and a decline in political participation. Topics include the non-linear relationship between political cynicism and political participation...

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Main Author: Robinson, J. Gregg 1949- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2013
In: Social justice
Year: 2013, Volume: 40, Issue: 3, Pages: 99-118
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)
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Keywords:
Social science methodology
Political participation > United States
Social science research
Cynicism
Foreclosure > United States
Political attitudes
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Summary:The article discusses research findings on U.S. attitudes following the foreclosure crisis, focusing on determining a connection between citizens' cynicism and a decline in political participation. Topics include the non-linear relationship between political cynicism and political participation, research methodology that includes a survey of residents who have experienced foreclosure, and statistical analyses including demographic variables and political attitudes.