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The Family and Voting Turnout

Public Opinion QuarterlyPublished 1 January 1959
William A. Glaser
Citations53
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SJR score1.72
SNIP1.59

Abstract

Most studies of turnout have ignored the interconnections between individuals who are closely related through family ties or other types of intimate association that can be expected to influence their attitudes and choices. This article provides evidence of similarity in the voting behavior of family members.

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Social Sciences