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Is Communism to Blame for Political Disenchantment in Post-Communist Countries? Cohort Analysis of Adults' Political Attitudes

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  • Inta Mieriņa
  • Edmunds Cers

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In this article, we apply a new, original technique of cohort analysis to test empirically whether political disenchantment in the post-communist countries of Central and Eastern Europe can be linked to the previous political culture. On the basis of International Social Survey Programme 1996 and 2006 data we find a surprisingly similar and unique cohort effect in all analysed post-communist countries, reflecting persistent generational differences in perceived political competence (interest and understanding of political processes). However, the communist legacy does not seem to be important for explaining low self-efficacy or distrust in political authorities and their responsiveness to citizens' demands.

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  • Inta Mieriņa & Edmunds Cers, 2014. "Is Communism to Blame for Political Disenchantment in Post-Communist Countries? Cohort Analysis of Adults' Political Attitudes," Europe-Asia Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 66(7), pages 1031-1061, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:ceasxx:v:66:y:2014:i:7:p:1031-1061
    DOI: 10.1080/09668136.2014.927641
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