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M Bazargan1, A R Barbre, F Torres-Gil

  • 1Medical Sociology Unit, Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans 70125.

The Gerontologist
|October 1, 1992
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Community engagement, a strong sense of civic duty, strong Democratic identification, and higher education levels significantly boosted electoral participation among low-income, older African-American citizens in New Orleans.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Political Science
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Understanding electoral participation is crucial for democratic health.
  • Low-income, older African-American citizens represent a key demographic with unique voting behaviors.
  • Factors influencing voting in this specific population require targeted investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key predictors of electoral participation.
  • To analyze voting behavior in a sample of 370 low-income, older African-American citizens.
  • To assess the impact of community activity, civic duty, political affiliation, and education on voting.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study design.
  • Analysis of voting behavior across seven elections.

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  • Statistical assessment of demographic and attitudinal predictors.

    • Main Results:

    • Community activity was positively associated with voting.
    • A strong sense of citizen duty significantly predicted higher electoral participation.
    • Strong identification as Democrats and higher education levels were linked to increased likelihood of voting.

    Conclusions:

    • Civic engagement and educational attainment are vital for enhancing voter turnout in this demographic.
    • Political identity and a sense of duty play significant roles in electoral participation.
    • Targeted interventions promoting community involvement and education may increase voting among older, low-income African-Americans.