The personal vote and voter turnout

被引:11
作者
Robbins, Joseph W. [1 ]
机构
[1] Shepherd Univ, Dept Polit Sci, Shepherdstown, WV 25405 USA
关键词
Electoral systems; Personal vote index; Voter turnout; Political participation; LONGITUDINAL DATA-ANALYSIS; ELECTORAL SYSTEMS; PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION; INDUSTRIAL DEMOCRACIES; LATIN-AMERICA; WELFARE-STATE; PARTICIPATION; INSTITUTIONS; INCENTIVES; RULES;
D O I
10.1016/j.electstud.2010.07.001
中图分类号
D0 [政治学、政治理论];
学科分类号
0302 ; 030201 ;
摘要
The level of electoral turnout is arguably the most widely monitored form of electoral participation. Consequently, electoral systems have often been cited as having a significant effect on turnout levels even though scholars do not agree on the effects of these complex institutions. Since most previous studies have relied on categorical or dichotomous electoral system indicators, this study utilizes Carey and Shugart's personal vote index to gain theoretical leverage on other electoral system components. In short, I find that where electoral competition is predicated on party, rather than candidates', reputations, turnout levels rise. The results of a time-series cross-sectional analysis reveal that the personal vote index significantly influences turnout levels even when controlling for a host of other factors. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:661 / 672
页数:12
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