The dynamics of the winner–loser gap in satisfaction with democracy
Evidence from a Swedish citizen panel
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6299166 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Stefan Dahlberg (0000-0002-7483-9234, University of Gothenburg), Jonas Linde (0000-0003-4310-3328, University of Bergen, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 625-641 |
| Publication date | 2017-11-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Political Science Review (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0192-5121 • E-ISSN: 1460-373X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0192512116649279 |
| OpenAlex | W2436779711 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 60 |
| References cited | 25 |
Several studies have demonstrated a gap in support for the political system between electoral winners and losers. This research has generated a large stock of knowledge about the causes and effects of this winner–loser gap. However, we know little about the dynamics of the winner–loser gap over time. Drawing on a unique Swedish panel survey, this study investigates the stability of the winner–loser gap among Swedish voters over an electoral cycle of four years. The empirical analyses demonstrate a substantial consistency of the gap over time also when controlling for other determinants. The winner–loser gap thus seems to be a stable phenomenon rather than a short-lived election effect. The results are robust to different specifications and statistical techniques
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| Citations per year | 8,57 |
| Citation span | 2019 - 2026 (8) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 58 |