This study explores how voter depression influences political outcomes.
Data & Methods
• Survey data from US voters collected over the past decade
• Statistical analysis using logistic regression models
Key Findings
• Depressed voters are more likely to punish politicians during elections
• This punishment effect occurs even when voter anger is not present
• Depression serves as an alternative mechanism for political accountability
Potential Implications
The findings suggest that depression could be a significant factor in democratic accountability, potentially reshaping our understanding of electoral behavior and mental health politics.
| Voters Punish Politicians With Depression was authored by Peter John Loewen and Ludovic Rheault. It was published by Cambridge in BJPS in 2021. |
