209 research outputs found
Umfragen im Umfeld der Bundestagswahl 2002: Offline und Online im Vergleich
'Der Beitrag vergleicht Ergebnisse dreier Umfragen, die anlĂ€sslich der Bundestagswahl 2002 auf methodisch sehr unterschiedliche Weise durchgefĂŒhrt wurden. Es handelt sich erstens um eine reprĂ€sentative mĂŒndliche Bevölkerungsumfrage, zweitens um eine reprĂ€sentative Online-Erhebung unter Internet-Nutzern sowie drittens um eine Online-Erhebung mit selbstrekrutierten Teilnehmern. Der Vergleich der drei Umfragen zeigt, dass sich die Umfragen sowohl hinsichtlich sozialstruktureller Variablen (Alter, Bildung und Geschlecht) als auch hinsichtlich substanzieller Fragen (Wahlverhalten, politisches Interesse) deutlich voneinander unterscheiden. Zudem wird gezeigt, dass eine sozialstrukturelle Gewichtung nach Alter und Geschlecht diese substanziellen Unterschiede nicht beseitigt.' (Autorenreferat)'The article compares the results of three surveys that were conducted in methodologically very different ways in the run-up to the last German federal election. The first survey is a representative sample of the German population, the second one is a representative web survey of internet users, the third one is an unsolicited web survey with self-selected participants. The comparison yields considerable differences among the three surveys concerning demographic (age, sex, education) as well as substantial variables (voting behaviour, interest in politics). It is also shown that these differences continue to exist after weighting the samples by sex and age.' (author's abstract)
Online-Umfragen: Potenziale und Probleme
"Das Internet hat in die Prozesse der sozialwissenschaftlichen Datenerhebung Einzug gehalten. Besonderer Beliebtheit erfreuen sich dabei Online-Umfragen, was verstĂ€ndlich ist, liegen ihre Vorteile doch vermeintlich auf der Hand: Online-Umfragen sparen vor allem Zeit und Geld. Zu befĂŒrchten ist allerdings, dass diese Vorteile mit geringerer DatenqualitĂ€t erkauft werden. Der Beitrag vergleicht Ergebnisse dreier Umfragen, die anlĂ€sslich der Bundestagswahl 2002 auf methodisch sehr unterschiedliche Weise durchgefĂŒhrt wurden. Es handelt sich erstens um eine reprĂ€sentative mĂŒndliche Bevölkerungsumfrage, zweitens um eine reprĂ€sentative Online-Erhebung unter Internet-Nutzern sowie drittens um eine Online-Erhebung mit selbst rekrutierten Teilnehmern. Der Vergleich dieser drei Umfragen zeigt, dass sich die Umfragen sowohl hinsichtlich sozialstruktureller Variablen (Alter, Bildung und Geschlecht) als auch hinsichtlich substanzieller Fragen (Wahlverhalten, politisches Interesse) deutlich voneinander unterscheiden. Auch eine sozialstrukturelle Gewichtung nach Alter und Geschlecht kann diese substanziellen Unterschiede der Randverteilungen nicht beseitigen. Positiver sieht das Bild aus, wenn man anstelle von Randverteilungen ZusammenhĂ€nge zwischen Variablen betrachtet: Zwar treten auch hier erwartete systematische Unterschiede zwischen den drei Umfragen auf, die aber im Vergleich zu den Unterschieden in Randverteilungen weitaus geringer (man könnte fast sagen: vernachlĂ€ssigbar klein) ausfallen." (Autorenreferat
Online or Not Online?
Cet article compare les rĂ©sultats de trois enquĂȘtes faites avec des mĂ©thodologies trĂšs diffĂ©rentes lors de la prĂ©paration des derniĂšres Ă©lections fĂ©dĂ©rales allemandes. La premiĂšre utilise un Ă©chantillon reprĂ©sentatif de la population allemande, le deuxiĂšme est une enquĂȘte reprĂ©sentative des utilisateurs dâInternet, et la troisiĂšme utilise des rĂ©pondants non-sollicitĂ©s Ă une enquĂȘte en ligne en libre accĂšs. La comparaison des trois rĂ©vĂšle des diffĂ©rences considĂ©rables pour les variables telles que lâĂąge, le sexe et lâĂ©ducation, mais aussi pour les variables substantives (intention de vote, intĂ©rĂȘt pour la politique). Ces diffĂ©rences persistent mĂȘme avec des ajustements par rapport au sexe et Ă lâĂąge.The article compares the results of three surveys that were conducted in methodologically very different ways in the run-up to the last German federal election. The first survey is a representative sample of the German population, the second one is a representative online survey of Internet users, the third one is an unsolicited open online survey with self-selected participants. The comparison yields considerable differences among the three surveys concerning demographic (age, sex, education) as well as substantial variables (voting intentions, interest in politics). It is also shown that these differences continue to exist after weighting the samples by sex and age
Sie dĂŒrfen wĂ€hlen, sie dĂŒrfen nicht, sie dĂŒrfen wĂ€hlenâŠ
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Offline rekrutierte Access Panels: Königsweg der Online-Forschung?
'Der Beitrag beschĂ€ftigt sich mit der Frage der ReprĂ€sentativitĂ€t von offline rekrutierten Access Panels. Nach idealtypischer Vorstellung sollten solche Panels fĂŒr die Internet-Nutzer reprĂ€sentative Ergebnisse liefern. Verglichen wird eine Umfrage, die auf einem Access Panel basiert, mit einer persönlichen ReprĂ€sentativ-Befragung der deutschen Bevölkerung, die zeitgleich durchgefĂŒhrt wurde und aus der fĂŒr die Zwecke des Vergleichs nur die Internet-Nutzer ausgewĂ€hlt wurden. In beiden FĂ€llen sollte es sich um reprĂ€sentative Befragungen deutscher Internet-Nutzer handeln. TatsĂ€chlich weichen die Ergebnisse der beiden Umfragen aber (teilweise deutlich) voneinander ab. Dies betrifft sowohl soziodemografische Variablen, aber auch Fragen der Internet-Nutzung sowie politische Einstellungen. Praktisch bedeuten die Ergebnisse, dass Online-Umfragen auf Basis von Access Panels nicht zwangslĂ€ufig Ergebnisse liefern, die ReprĂ€sentativitĂ€t fĂŒr alle Internet-Nutzer fĂŒr sich beanspruchen können. Ihre Einsatzmöglichkeit in der wissenschaftlichen Praxis (und darĂŒber hinaus) schrĂ€nkt dies deutlich ein.' (Autorenreferat)'The article discusses whether online access panels whose members were pre-recruited in offline surveys can yield representative results. In an ideal world of sampling, this should be the case. Two surveys are compared to test this proposition. One was based on an online access panel, the other - conducted at the same time - was a representative survey of the German population. Only Internet users were taken from the second survey to make comparison possible. Both samples should arguably be representative for German Internet users. However, the data show that the two surveys differ considerably. Differences were found for sociodemographic variables, for questions on Internet usage and also for political attitudes. The results indicate that online surveys based on access panels do not necessarily yield representative results for all Internet users, a fact that considerably affects their power for academic analysis (and beyond).' (author's abstract)
Debating Europe: Effects of the "Eurovision Debate" on EU Attitudes of Young German Voters and the Moderating Role Played by Political Involvement
In the run-up to the elections to the European Parliament in 2014, EU citizens had the unprecedented opportunity to watch televised debates between the candidates running for president of the European Commission. The most important debate was the so-called "Eurovision debate", which was broadcasted in almost all EU member states. In this study we explore the responses of a sample of 110 young German voters, who watched this debate, to the candidates' messages and whether exposure to the debate caused a shift in the respondents' attitudes towards the EU. Combining data from a quasi-experiment, real-time response data, and data from a content analysis of the debate, we find that respondents' reactions to the candidates' statements were-on average-positive and that some respondents displayed attitudinal changes resulting in more favorable views towards the EU. Although the direct connection between real-time responses and post-debate attitudes is not as strong as expected, most of the measured effects indicate that a positive evaluation of the candidates' messages usually results in more pro-European attitudes. Furthermore, we find no strong evidence that political knowledge moderates debate effects. In general, differences between political 'novices' and political 'experts' tend to be rare
Coming of voting age. Evidence from a natural experiment on the effects of electoral eligibility
In recent years, several jurisdictions have lowered the voting age, with many more discussing it. Sceptics question whether young people are ready to vote, while supporters argue that allowing them to vote would increase their specific engagement with politics. To test the latter argument, we use a series of register-based surveys of over 10,000 German adolescents. Knowing the exact birthdates of our respondents, we estimate the causal effect of eligibility on their information-seeking behaviour in a regression discontinuity design. While eligible and non-eligible respondents do not differ in their fundamental political dispositions, those allowed to vote are more likely to discuss politics with their family and friends and to use a voting advice application. This effect appears to be stronger for voting age 16 than for 18. The right to vote changes behaviour. Therefore, we cannot conclude from the behaviour of ineligible citizens that they are unfit to vote
Die Vermessung der Dynamik: eine rollierende Panelstudie im Vorfeld der baden-wĂŒrttembergischen Landtagswahl 2011
"Eine rollierende Panelstudie vereint die VorzĂŒge des Rolling Cross-Section (RCS) Designs mit denen eines Panels. Wie das RCS-Design erlaubt es eine rollierende Panelstudie, tagesgenaue VerĂ€nderungen in den Einstellungen und Verhaltensmustern der Bevölkerung zu entdecken. Zugleich bleibt die paneltypische Möglichkeit, PrĂ€diktoren von VerĂ€nderungen auf der individuellen Ebene zu analysieren, erhalten. Im vorliegenden Beitrag werden zunĂ€chst die jeweiligen Vor- und Nachteile der beiden klassischen Forschungsdesigns - RCS und Panel - skizziert, um daraus die Möglichkeit einer Kombination beider AnsĂ€tze abzuleiten. AnschlieĂend wird die 'Wahlstudie Baden-WĂŒrttemberg 2011' als konkreter Versuch, eine solche Studie zu realisieren, beschrieben: Dies schlieĂt sowohl eine Diskussion der QualitĂ€t der Daten als auch von spezifischen Analysepotenzialen ein." (Autorenreferat)"The rolling panel study combines the advantages of rolling cross-section designs with those of classic panel designs. Using a rolling panel, it is possible to scrutinize aggregate changes of attitudes and behavioral intentions on a day-by-day basis, as is the case for rolling cross-section studies. But the design also allows us to analyze individual changes and their causes - typical features of panel studies. The present article starts with a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of the two classic designs - panel and RCS. Based on that, the authors will deduce a solution to merge both approaches into a single integrated design. Following that, the 'Election Study Baden-Wuerttemberg 2011' will be presented as an attempt to actually realize such a merged design. The discussion will exemplify possible analyses based on such data, but also an evaluation of data quality." (author's abstract
Temporary Disenfranchisement: Negative Side Effects of Lowering the Voting Age
How does losing oneâs right to vote again after having been eligible to vote before affect political fundamentals such as political efficacy? We draw attention to the hitherto neglected phenomenon âtemporary disenfranchisement,â which, for instance, occurs regularly in states that extended the franchise to underage citizens in some but not all elections. If an election with voting age 16 is closely followed by an election with voting age 18, underage voters who are eligible for the former will have no right to vote in the latter. Using original panel data on young citizens in Germany and a differences-in-differences design, we find that temporary disenfranchisement results in a decrease in external efficacy, which remains even after regaining eligibility. Our findings highlight an important side effect of selective voting rights extensions and bear insights that are relevant to other cases of temporary disenfranchisement due to residential mobility, citizenship, or felony disenfranchisement
This time itâs different? Effects of the Eurovision Debate on young citizensâ and its consequence for EU democracy â evidence from a quasi-experiment in 24 countries
For the very first time in EU history, the 2014 EP elections provided citizens with the
opportunity to influence the nomination of the Commission President by casting a vote for the main Europartiesâ âlead candidatesâ. By subjecting the position of the Commission President to an open political contest, many experts have formulated the expectation that heightened political competition would strengthen the weak electoral connection between EU citizens and EU legislators, which some consider a root cause for the EUâs lack of public support. In particular, this contest was on display in the so-called âEurovision Debateâ, a televised debate
between the main contenders for the Commission President broadcasted live across Europe. Drawing on a quasi-experimental study conducted in 24 EU countries, we find that debate exposure led to increased cognitive and political involvement and EU support among young citizens. Unfortunately, the debate has only reached a very small audience
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