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Look over there. Where? A compositional approach to the modeling of public opinion on the most important problem

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  • Steven Jokinsky
  • Christine S. Lipsmeyer
  • Andrew Q. Philips
  • Laron K. Williams
  • Guy D. Whitten

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Objective This study aims to test whether the American public is polarized and/or parallel in its assessments of the most important problem. Methods We use compositional time series models and new data on public opinion to test for differences between subgroups. Results We find inconsistent evidence of polarization for some issue areas but not others and remarkably robust evidence of parallel reactions across subgroups to economic and international shocks. Conclusion The U.S. public is remarkably consistent in terms of its assessments of the most important problem and in how subgroups shift their perceptions of issue importance in reaction to changing circumstances.

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  • Steven Jokinsky & Christine S. Lipsmeyer & Andrew Q. Philips & Laron K. Williams & Guy D. Whitten, 2024. "Look over there. Where? A compositional approach to the modeling of public opinion on the most important problem," Social Science Quarterly, Southwestern Social Science Association, vol. 105(4), pages 913-933, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:socsci:v:105:y:2024:i:4:p:913-933
    DOI: 10.1111/ssqu.13360
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