| ID | 170185 |
| Title Proper | Belonging and Political Participation |
| Other Title Information | Evidence from the 2011 President Election in Kyrgyzstan |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Gorina, Evgenia ; Agadjanian, Victor |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This study examines the effects of social embeddedness on interest in politics and electoral behaviour using data from a nationally representative survey conducted shortly after the 2011 presidential election in Kyrgyzstan. We find that interest in politics is positively associated with community trust, public sector employment and a sense of national belonging. Controlling for the effects of interest in politics, community trust and public sector employment are also positively associated with voting in this election, whereas evidence on ethno-cultural inclusion is mixed. These findings highlight the role of social embeddedness in political participation in young post-communist democracies. |
| `In' analytical Note | Europe-Asia Studies Vol. 71, No.9; Nov 2019: p.1562-1583 |
| Journal Source | Europe-Asia Studies Vol: 71 No 9 |
| Key Words | Kyrgyzstan ; Political Participation ; 2011 President Election |