| ID | 156423 |
| Title Proper | Consistency and vote buying |
| Other Title Information | income, education, and attitudes about vote buying in Indonesia |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | George Towar Ikbal Tawakkal, Wisnu Suhardono, Andrew D. Garner and Thomas Seitz ; Ikbal , Tawakkal, George Towar ; Suhardono, Wisnu |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article examines ambivalence—the simultaneous holding of two or more conflicting values or beliefs about a political issue—among Indonesian citizens’ attitudes about vote buying. Using an original survey taken during the 2014 Indonesian elections, we analyse the factors related both to citizens’ normative views about vote buying and their willingness to accept gifts from candidates. A large number of citizens demonstrate ambivalence by viewing the practice as unjustified or corrupt and yet expressing willingness to accept money from candidates. We also examine the differential effects of education and income on these attitudes. Consistent with “demand side” theories of vote buying, low income creates economic pressure to accept money but does not influence normative attitudes about vote buying. Education, however, has a broader effect by influencing both normative attitudes and willingness to accept money. We consider implications of these results for Indonesian officials focused on reducing vote-buying behavior. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of East Asian Studies Vol. 17, No.3; Nov 2017: p.313-329 |
| Journal Source | Journal of East Asian Studies Vol: 17 No 3 |
| Key Words | Public Opinion ; Indonesian Politics ; Ambivalence ; Vote Buying ; Indonesian Elections ; Southeast Asia Politics |