Comment on Davis's "Changeable Weather in a Cooling Climate atop the Liberal Plateau." (James A. Davis; liberalism and conservatism in social surveys)
Article Abstract:
James A. Davis' article on liberal and conservative trends in public opinion provides valuable information about changes in Americans' attitudes on sociopolitical issues. There is some disagreement in the data, however. The lack of synchronization of movement across items makes it difficult to identify trends. In addition, some of the items used in the study are easier to key in liberal and conservative terms than others.
Publication Name: Public Opinion Quarterly
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0033-362X
Year: 1992
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Using the "L-word" in public: a test of the spiral of silence in conservative Orange County, California
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The spiral of silence theory states that people whose opinions do not reflect those of the majority avoid expressing their views because they fear social isolation. The spiral of silence theory was tested in the context of liberals in the conservative area of Orange County, CA, during the presidential election of 1988. The results did not support the spiral of silence theory.
Publication Name: Public Opinion Quarterly
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0033-362X
Year: 1992
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Pluralistic ignorance across issues and over time: information cues and biases
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The social outlook adopted in the study of pluralistic ignorance revealed that less information and less visibility of information leads to an increase in pluralistic ignorance. Studies in gender issues and Israeli politics relative to pluralistic ignorance are discussed.
Publication Name: Public Opinion Quarterly
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0033-362X
Year: 1997
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