ISSN:
1572-9893
Keywords:
compositional effects
;
contextual effects
;
multilevel method
;
longitudinal research
;
political preference
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Geography
Notes:
Abstract Some people are influenced by other people who live near them. They vote for the same political party as their neighbours and they go to church on Sunday because that is what most other people in the area do. This phenomenon is known as the compositional effect of the environment. This article offers a survey of the history of the analysis of such effects, of the explanations that can be given for them and of the research methods that can be used to establish them. The most important conclusions regarding political preference are given, and a direction in which research into compositional effects should develop is also indicated.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1006820202876
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