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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020

Psycho-Social Predictors of American Students' Attitudes Toward Democracy

Virtual · June 2020

Poster Sessions · Social

  • Anna Bronowicka
    University of Opole
  • Margaret Reardon
    Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Abstract

This study surveyed undergraduate students (N=233) on their attitudes towards the current version of democracy in the United States. Results suggest that attitudes towards capitalism and democracy in general, as well as perceptions of fairness of our socio-political system are significant predictors of acceptance of the current version of democracy.

Attitude