In: International Political Science Review, 43 (2022), Nr. 1. pp. 36-54. ISSN 0192-5121 (Druck-Ausg.), 1460-373X (Online-Ausg.)
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Abstract
Political consumerism is currently one of the most prevalent forms of non-institutionalized political engagement in Western democracies. This article aims to understand its psychological roots. We expect interindividual differences in psychological dispositions to be particularly relevant for political consumerism due to the individualized and cause-oriented nature of this form of political action. Our empirical evidence supports this claim: Open people favour, and conscientious people avoid, boycotting and buycotting. Agreeable persons tend to avoid boycotting in particular. These relationships persist even when political and social attitudes are controlled for. Thus, we show that psychological factors play an important role in shaping politically conscious consumption behaviour. At the same time, our study points out that personality profiles vary across different forms of political consumerism and modes of political action more generally. The characteristics of the diverse modes may help to understand this variation.
Document type: | Article |
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Journal or Publication Title: | International Political Science Review |
Volume: | 43 |
Number: | 1 |
Publisher: | Sage |
Place of Publication: | London [u.a.] |
Edition: | Zweitveröffentlichung |
Date Deposited: | 01 Feb 2022 15:07 |
Date: | 2022 |
ISSN: | 0192-5121 (Druck-Ausg.), 1460-373X (Online-Ausg.) |
Page Range: | pp. 36-54 |
Faculties / Institutes: | The Faculty of Economics and Social Studies > Institute of Political Science |
DDC-classification: | 150 Psychology 320 Political science 330 Economics |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | Political consumerism, political participation, Big Five, personality traits, political psychology |
Additional Information: | Dieser Beitrag ist aufgrund einer (DFG-geförderten) Allianz bzw. Nationallizenz frei zugänglich. *** This publication is freely accessible due to an Alliance licence and a national licence (funded by the DFG, German Research Foundation) respectively. |