Why people vote: experimental evidence

Article Abstract:

A series of experiments in which the voter turnout decision is analyzed as a participation game is inspired by the model of Schram and Van Winden (1991). The model indicates that individuals favoring the same policy or candidate are members of a common reference group, as the vote decision is determined by inter- and intra-group relations. Results show that participation increases with group identity, communication enhances participation and participation is strongly related to individual characteristics.

Analysis, Political aspects, Group identity, Social identity, Voting research, Individual differences, Individual differences (Psychology), Participation, Communication in politics, Political communication

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On the dynamics of social ties structures in groups

Article Abstract:

A study evidencing the presence of a structure of social ties and interpersonal relationships built through economic behavior in small groups of people like work teams, neighborhoods, social networks, boards of directors, etc. is presented. The study examines the development of such economic behavior based social ties structure in public good environment.

Netherlands, Science & research, Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs), Public Assistance & Income Supplements, Research, Economic aspects, Interpersonal relations, Welfare, Public assistance, Social groups

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