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Political Socialization: the Implicit Assumptions Questioned

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There is a tendency for quantitative research to be undertaken without sufficient consideration being given to its theoretical justification. An interesting field reveals itself, a hypothesis is generated, a means of testing it is devised and then the research begins. Unfortunately research in political socialization has often been of this type. We need to view political socialization in a wider context, to ask, why do we study political socialization? Unless we can answer this question then it is difficult to judge the validity of work done in the field. Such work must be analyzed in the light of its broader purpose.

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  • Marsh, David, 1971. "Political Socialization: the Implicit Assumptions Questioned," British Journal of Political Science, Cambridge University Press, vol. 1(4), pages 453-465, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:bjposi:v:1:y:1971:i:04:p:453-465_00
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    1. Barbara Gomez‐Aguinaga, 2021. "One Group, Two Worlds? Latino Perceptions of Policy Salience Among Mainstream and Spanish‐Language News Consumers," Social Science Quarterly, Southwestern Social Science Association, vol. 102(1), pages 238-258, January.

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