The Development of Political Ideology: Some Empirical Findings.

Sullivan, John L.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1975

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The Development of Political Ideology: Some Empirical Findings

Sullivan, John L.; And Others

Youth and Society, 7, 2, 148-170, Dec 75

Six explanations of political ideological complexity and finds the social, structural, political activity, socialization, and functional explanations to be unsupported by the data. Both education and political information explanations are confirmed, the former being favored. Ideological complexity changes with education and greater political information. (Author/AM)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Difficulty Level, Educational Experience, High School Seniors, High Schools, Information Seeking, Political Attitudes, Political Science, Political Socialization, Social Development

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