Do Demographic Factors Correlate To Voter Behavior? A Statistical Analyses
Keywords:
Voter behavior; individual characteristics; voting decision; AlbaniaAbstract
The objective of this study is to analyse the relationship between individual voter factors with their voting behavior in Albania. The analysis data are retrieved from a national-level survey. The significance of this study lies in the context of mapping electoral behavior at a specific point in time and its contribution to the research of this type in Albania, as it is still a field that has not been systematically studied. Statistical method is applied in the relationship’s examination. Results of the analyses indicate an inconclusive outcome between individual characteristics and voter behavior, as the statistical analyses infer a very weak correlation in some cases, and in the remaining cases, there is no association observed. The weak foundation on demographic factors implies the possible contribution to the voting behaviors of other types of variables. The outcomes might be valuable not only for the political science researchers but also useful for practical applications by political actors involved in election processes.
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