Institute For Public Policy & Civic Engagement Nationwide Survey,
2023
Sacred Heart University
Institute For Public Policy & Civic Engagement Nationwide Survey, Institute For Public Policy & Civic Engagement
Public Policy Poll Results
The Sacred Heart University Institute for Public Policy & Civic Engagement leveraged a quantitative research approach to address the following areas of investigation:
- Awareness of Healthcare Sustainability, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Sustainability, Sustainable Education, and Social Justice
- Personal alignment with Sacred Heart University’s definition for each sustainability concept
- Perceived importance and benefit of each sustainability concept
- Perceived impact on society and the community
- Demographic profile of respondents
A Guide For Our Times: Herbert Hoover's Critique Of Supreme Court Expansion,
2022
Occidental College
A Guide For Our Times: Herbert Hoover's Critique Of Supreme Court Expansion, Matthew Chopp
Compass: An Undergraduate Journal of American Political Ideas
Former President Herbert Hoover’s critiques of FDR’s plan to expand the Supreme Court are useful for defending against contemporary calls to enlarge the composition of the Court, such as the Judiciary Act of 2021.
Critique Of Hayek's Liberalism And The Rule Of Law,
2022
University of Toronto
Critique Of Hayek's Liberalism And The Rule Of Law, Kacper Mykietyn
Compass: An Undergraduate Journal of American Political Ideas
In this paper, I raise a few doubts about the adequacy of Hayek's liberal theory and the rule of law in the twenty-first century. I argue that the theory 1) fails to be morally neutral by not giving proper attention to the harm experienced by the minorities, 2) does not acknowledge a satisfactory account for the exploitation of the working class, and 3) operates with a parochial definition of freedom.
Liberating The Truth In Augustine’S Confessions And Douglass’ Narrative,
2022
American University
Liberating The Truth In Augustine’S Confessions And Douglass’ Narrative, Vincent Hanrahan
Compass: An Undergraduate Journal of American Political Ideas
In this paper, I explore how Frederick Douglass’ and St. Augustine's understanding of the corruption of God's word produced their respective achievement of freedom. In examining Augustine’s Confessions and Douglass’ Narrative, we come to understand the moral imperative of public service both thinkers promoted; the idea that individuals have a distinct social obligation to share their knowledge in a promotion of the greater good.
Book Review: Political Argument In A Polarized Age: Reason And Democratic Life By Scott Aiken And Robert Talisse,
2022
Kansas State University
Book Review: Political Argument In A Polarized Age: Reason And Democratic Life By Scott Aiken And Robert Talisse, Brandon W. Kliewer
Interdisciplinary Journal of Leadership Studies
Book Review NA
Unwilling Gamblers And Loaded Dice: Considering Recession And Crisis As A Natural Effect Of Financial Capitalism,
2022
Cleveland State University
Unwilling Gamblers And Loaded Dice: Considering Recession And Crisis As A Natural Effect Of Financial Capitalism, Darlene N. Moorman
The Downtown Review
Under financial capitalism, ordinary people are increasingly becoming 'unwilling gamblers' of a risky and unstable system. This paper explores the social and institutional change behind the neoliberal movement and considers how the politics and policies of neoliberalism have contributed to a certain environment of financial instability. Looking at the changing nature of the economy, the rapid expansion of the financial sector, and the persisting issue of moral hazard underlying risky and speculative behaviors among other items, reveals a financial system in which recessions and crises can be considered a natural, although not inevitable, effect.
Political Rhetoric And The Media: The Year In C-Span Research, Volume 8,
2022
Purdue University
Political Rhetoric And The Media: The Year In C-Span Research, Volume 8, Robert X. Browning
The Year in C-SPAN Archives Research
This volume of The Year in C-SPAN Archives Research features analyses of the C-SPAN Video Library, a digital collection of 275,000 hours of indexed videos, texts, and spoken words. Included in this volume are papers on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s presidential campaign, rhetorical analysis of agriculture policy, and an examination of Senator Edward Kennedy’s positions on health care. The text also contains analysis of the “spectacle of committee hearings” and a look at the visuals used in the second Trump impeachment trial.
American Attitudes Toward Nuclear Energy,
2022
Colin Kuehl
American Attitudes Toward Nuclear Energy, Eric J. Kirchman
Honors Capstones
Despite the mature underlying technology behind nuclear energy production, public support varies widely among the American public and has often changed over time. This paper seeks to analyze patterns in Americans’ attitudes towards nuclear energy using aggregate polling data from previously collected national public surveys. Standard demographics such as age, education, and political affiliation are utilized in cross-sectional comparisons against public opinion. Males, conservatives and Republicans were found to have strong positive responses towards nuclear energy. Furthermore, time-series data indicates nuclear energy fell out of favor in the early 1980s. It was later favored again in the early 2000s. This …
The Politics Of Health: Factors Influencing Black Attitudes, Experiences And Political Efficacy Related To Covid-19,
2022
Southern University and A & M College
The Politics Of Health: Factors Influencing Black Attitudes, Experiences And Political Efficacy Related To Covid-19, Rajashekar Tekurala
COVID-19 Research Symposium - Student Publications
The Jewel Limar Prestage Public Policy, Polling & Research Center (JLPC) [1] is a research, data analysis and polling center, which will serve the community by utilizing, analyzing survey data and research. To advance current policy issues and debates that impact our society. The JLPC will specifically focus special attention on issues that impact historically disadvantaged communities and serve as a catalyst to implement the university’s educational mission by fostering scholarly & polling research, promoting civic engagement, disseminating evidence-based public policy research, and publications. So public voices can be heard to address a vast array of local, state, national, and …
Election Day Registration And Same Day Registration In State Legislative Districts,
2022
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Election Day Registration And Same Day Registration In State Legislative Districts, Rachel Fuentes
Doctoral Dissertations
Decades of research into the effects of voter registration requirements on turnout has found that voter registration disproportionately suppresses turnout among marginalized racial and socioeconomic groups that traditionally are represented by the Democratic Party. Research also shows that enacting Same Day or Election Day Registration (EDR/SDR) increases voter turnout for Democratic candidates in national elections. The conclusion drawn has been that EDR/SDR increases the representation of marginalized groups. The study in this paper challenges these findings in three ways. First, although EDR/SDR results in a larger total democratic vote, the claims of increased representation may be overstated. This study of …
Social Media Effects On People's Fear Of Terrorism,
2022
Chapman University
Social Media Effects On People's Fear Of Terrorism, Cameron Pastore
Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters
In the past few decades, social media has constantly been upgraded to comply with users' needs. Social media has become a prevalent tool today as many use it to share their thoughts and gain a glimpse into other people's lives, but a lot of people also use social media to obtain news about what is going on in the world and their communities. In this article, I examine social media’s influence on people's fear of a potential terrorist attack on their homeland. The data for this research was obtained through The Chapman University Survey on American Fears (CSAF), conducted in …
Qanon Deconstructed: Faith And Lies,
2022
Chapman University
Qanon Deconstructed: Faith And Lies, Sam Andrus
Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters
All prior categorizations of conspiracy theories fall short when applied to the system of belief known as QAnon. This paper first examines the previous literature that laid down a basis for understanding the nature of conspiracies and isolates aspects of the QAnon canon to delineate and test the predictors of belief. The data for this research were obtained from the 2020 wave of the Chapman Survey of American Fears (CSAF) conducted by the Earl Babbie Research Center at Chapman University. Layered crosstabulation tests and multiple linear regression results find that conspiratorial thinking outweighs partisanship when predicting QAnon belief. Strikingly, despite …
Public Opinion On Illegal Immigration In The United States: Understanding The Xenophobic Sentiments Towards Illegal Immigrants,
2022
Chapman University
Public Opinion On Illegal Immigration In The United States: Understanding The Xenophobic Sentiments Towards Illegal Immigrants, Alexandra Martinez
Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters
Over the past 10 years, the topic of illegal immigration has divided Americans with the past three presidencies. This paper investigates the relationship between party ID,media exposure, education and religion with the views a person has on illegal immigration. Using the Chapman Survey of American Fears, I found a moderately strong relationship between an individual's party-identification and how much fear
they show towards the topic of illegal immigration throughout the United States. I found that media exposure and a person’s political identification correlates with their views on illegal immigration. Among the interesting findings, I can conclude that individuals with more …
Political Participation: Beyond The Vote,
2022
Chapman University
Political Participation: Beyond The Vote, Miriam Elfahdi
Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters
Participation in political and social matters is a core part of democracy. The manner in which people participate varies vastly and can have different outcomes. In this essay I will examine the relationship between respondents' age, income, gender, race, and education level and the way they participate politically. Using reliable data from the American National Election Studies, I will examine the previously listed independent variables to various questions on political participation from the 2020 version of the survey. Among the findings, I find a mild relationship between age and attendance in protests/rallies. These findings point to the importance of analyzing …
The Levels And Discrepancies Of America’S Fear Of Terrorism,
2022
Chapman University
The Levels And Discrepancies Of America’S Fear Of Terrorism, Kate Lindfors
Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters
Within the United States, individuals do not appear to possess an accurate understanding of terrorism and the threat it may pose to Americans. This not only creates inaccurate perceptions of the actual risk levels associated with terrorism in the U.S. but a misunderstanding of the potential sources of terrorist threats and the impact they could have on the country. In this paper, I will examine this misunderstanding of contemporary terrorism, particularly in relation to America’s inflated sense of fear and general misplacement of the threat. In order to examine this topic, I have used the Chapman University Survey on American …
Biopolitics And Belief: The Impacts Of Religious Attitudes On Reproductive Rights In The U.S.,
2022
Chapman University
Biopolitics And Belief: The Impacts Of Religious Attitudes On Reproductive Rights In The U.S., Katlyn Barbaccia
Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters
On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade (1973)—a groundbreaking case that legalized the right to have an abortion—which signified a deep rift in the nation between the opinions of its lawmakers and citizens in the wake of a widening partisan gap. Biopower, according to Foucault, can be defined as the governing of bodies wherein citizens are stripped of bodily autonomy and are closely regulated by the nation-state. Manifested in political consequences, this can be defined as biopolitics, or when the nation-state’s ideas are made into a reality in the political realm. …
The Influence Of Religion On Immigration Public Opinion,
2022
Chapman University
The Influence Of Religion On Immigration Public Opinion, Olga Alvertos
Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters
This study explores the ways in which the religious beliefs of individuals influence their opinion on immigration and immigration related policy. While seemingly separate topics, the two are interwoven through variables such as party affiliation, education level, and age. Previous studies show a clear correlation between frequent attendance of religious services and positive views on immigration and related policies. This topic has yet to be explored in depth and with reference to frequency of religious attendance. Using ANES data, my goal with this research is to determine if a strong attachment to religion affects public opinion of immigration policy and …
Black Americans At A Crossroads In American Politics: Electoral Participation, Protest, And Policy Change,
2022
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Black Americans At A Crossroads In American Politics: Electoral Participation, Protest, And Policy Change, Tenille-Rose Martin
Dissertations
This dissertation explores Black political participation in the United States. I argue there is a relationship between Black political participation and trust in government, political efficacy, group consciousness, linked fate, political knowledge, and desire to engage in social activism. This argument draws on research on political participation, group identity, and political behavior and attitudes within the Black community.
A mixed-method approach was used in the study. Data was collected from Blacks across the country via an original survey and interviews. The data analysis chapter determined some support for the theoretical framework, albeit aspects of the model were rejected. Results determined …
Predictors Of College Student Support Toward Colin Kaepernick’S National Anthem Protests,
2022
James Madison University
Predictors Of College Student Support Toward Colin Kaepernick’S National Anthem Protests, Brooke Coursen, Nicole Peiffer, Sakira Coleman, Philip Lucius
VA Engage Journal
Racial discrimination and inequality have perpetuated within the U.S. since its inception. In 2016, Colin Kaepernick initiated the national anthem protests to oppose the oppression of people of color in America. This study was developed in 2018 to identify social determinants of health underlying discriminatory beliefs and behaviors. The objective was to investigate the impacts of college students’ race, gender, political ideology, socio-economic status [SES], NFL interest, patriotism, and general protest support on support for the national anthem protests. We administered paper-and-pencil surveys across locations on the James Madison University campus using a convenience sample. There were 408 participants included, …
The Iranian Crisis Of The 1970s-1980s And The Formation Of The Transnational Investment Bloc,
2022
Florida International University
The Iranian Crisis Of The 1970s-1980s And The Formation Of The Transnational Investment Bloc, Mazaher Koruzhde
Class, Race and Corporate Power
The events surrounding the Iranian Revolution in the 1970s and 198s significantly contributed to the formation and consolidation of a U.S-Saudi transnational investment bloc.