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The effects of turnout at major climate protests on politically-interested bystanders: a survey field experiment

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  • Schieferdecker, David
  • Jacobsen, Jannes
  • Borbáth, Endre
  • Hutter, Swen
  • Specht, Jule

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Do people change climate-related opinions when they learn that thousands protested? Two survey field experiments tested how turnout at major climate demonstrations shaped politically interested individuals’ views in a German national election. Turnout significantly increased perceived movement efficacy, especially among more involved participants, and potentially increased internal political efficacy. Pro-environmental attitudes and vote intentions remained unchanged. Protest days appear to signal collective capacity rather than drive immediate attitude change.

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  • Schieferdecker, David & Jacobsen, Jannes & Borbáth, Endre & Hutter, Swen & Specht, Jule, 2026. "The effects of turnout at major climate protests on politically-interested bystanders: a survey field experiment," EconStor Open Access Articles and Book Chapters, ZBW - Leibniz Information Centre for Economics, vol. 5, pages 1-5.
    • Handle: RePEc:zbw:espost:337876
    DOI: 10.1038/s44168-026-00349-3
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