Personality and politics among older Americans: A rural case study

S. A. Peterson; R. Maiden

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Personality and politics among older Americans: A rural case study

S. A. Peterson, R. Maiden

School of Public Affairs (Harrisburg)

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This study examines personality factors as predictors of political attitudes and behavior among a sample of rural older Americans. Results indicate that trait variables (extraversion, openness, and neuroticism) and measures of self-concept (locus of control) affect political attitudes and behavior in predictable ways. Suggestions for future research are outlined.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	157-169
Number of pages	13
Journal	International Journal of Aging and Human Development
Volume	36
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2190/f01d-xtxd-5txl-v4kq
State	Published - 1992

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Aging
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Geriatrics and Gerontology

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