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The lack of efficacy among voters today (II) Sandra M. Emerson PLS 205

Introduction Importance of public involvement in republic Structure of government that is deliberately complex.

Literature Review Demographic factors: Age Gender Ethnicity Behavioral factors: Education attainment Income Party affiliation Religious activity.

Methodology ANES 2008 Female, HS educated white and mid 40s. ∑ Efficacy

Is Gender a Factor?

Other Demographic factors? Not Significant Age Ethnicity Significant but not strong: religion and political party Republican norm highest

Behavioral Factors Education √ Income √ Efficacy with education r =.216 ** P=.000 Efficacy with Income r=.171 ** p =.000

General Model Ŷ efficacy = Male +β* Education +β* Income R 2 =.057 not robust

EDUCATION and EFFICACY Relationship between efficacy and years of education using quadratic (curve) model.

Findings Gender matters with efficacy but so might education. Need 1.More concise ANES questions 2.Qualitative approach to phenomena

Questions