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Continuity and Change in Political Orientations: A Longitudinal Study of Two Generations

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  • Jennings, M. Kent
  • Niemi, Richard G.

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This paper utilizes a national panel study of two biologically linked generations to study political change and continuity between 1965 and 1973. Four basic processes and combinations thereof are posited: absolute continuity, generational effects, life-cycle effects, and period effects. Data at the aggregate level give strong support for each type of change and continuity progression, depending upon the substantive political orientation examined. There are also strong traces of hybrid effects, especially the combination of period and life-cycle processes acting to propel the younger generation at a faster clip than the older. Over the eight-year span the absolute cleavage between the generations tended to decline, the major exception occurring with respect to specific issues and partisanship. The anomaly of this strain toward convergence in the light of the generation gap controversy is discussed.

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  • Jennings, M. Kent & Niemi, Richard G., 1975. "Continuity and Change in Political Orientations: A Longitudinal Study of Two Generations," American Political Science Review, Cambridge University Press, vol. 69(4), pages 1316-1335, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:apsrev:v:69:y:1975:i:04:p:1316-1335_24
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    2. James W. Lamare, 1987. "International Conflict," Journal of Conflict Resolution, Peace Science Society (International), vol. 31(3), pages 420-437, September.

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