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Deaths of despair are linked to decreased voter turnout. This study finds that higher levels of despair, both personal and community-wide, are associated with lower political participation rates.

Area of Science:

  • Political Science
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Rising mortality rates, termed 'deaths of despair,' reflect increasing mental and physical distress in the US.
  • The impact of despair on political behavior, particularly in affected communities, remains under-explored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between personal and community-level despair and political participation.
  • To contribute to the understanding of how health crises influence civic engagement.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized novel aggregate and individual-level data to analyze despair and voter turnout.
  • Conducted a custom survey to assess individual voter participation and despair.
  • Developed a new county-level measure of community despair over nearly 20 years.
Keywords:
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