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Using Surveys to Understand how Democracy is Conceptualised in Spain: A Theoretical and Methodological Approach.

Authors :
Abellán Artacho, Pedro
Cabrera-Álvarez, Pablo
Source :
Revista Española de Investigaciones Sociológicas. jan-mar2023, Issue 181, p3-20. 36p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The concept of democracy is central to our political systems and citizens are constantly asked in surveys about their views on democracy and related issues. However, these questions usually omit the fact that the democracy is a complex concept and only rarely are questions asked about how respondents understand democracy. Combining insights from political theory and survey methodology, this study analyses questions from the seven surveys that have been carried out in Spain to date that have directly addressed these conceptions. Some remarks are provided in the conclusion about the strengths and weaknesses of the questions asked so far, as well as some general recommendations for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
Multiple languages
ISSN :
02105233
Issue :
181
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Revista Española de Investigaciones Sociológicas
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
161215821
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5477/cis/reis.181.3