Implausible hypotheses in the directional theory of issue voting
- 1 August 1997
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in European Journal of Political Research
- Vol. 32 (1) , 31-50
- https://doi.org/10.1111/1475-6765.00330
Abstract
Two implausible hypotheses implied by the directional theory of issue voting were tested using six Swedish national election studies, 1979–1994. The hypotheses that (a) centrists are indifferent toward parties, and that (b) people leaning slightly in one direction prefer an extremely intense party on the same side were not supported. However, alternative hypotheses from proximity theory were also not supported consistently. Self–placement on the left–right dimension and liking for a party form a logistic function. Party set and latitudes of acceptance, rejection, and noncommitment are concepts that may prove useful in understanding this relationship.Keywords
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