Influences on Political Participation

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Influences on Political Participation

• Source Nimmo (1978)

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PROCESSES OF PERSONAL INTERPRETATION (taking
things into account)
Constructed Response (whether to take part)
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Constructed Response (whether to take part)
P I
If so, kind of response (mode of activity or
how to take part)
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Mode of Activity

• Expressing opinions (mass)
• Joining interest groups (public)
• Joining political parties (public)
• Exercising leadership (campaigns)
• Voting in elections (mass)
• Protesting (public/mass)

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Political Communication
P I
Who Says What
In Which Channel With
Whom With What Effect(s)?
Source (Lasswell, 1948)
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Legal Opportunities
P I
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Social Resources
P I
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P I
Personal Motivations
( Instrumental / Expressive/ Evaluative)