SOURCES OF SUPPORT FOR THE LEGISLATURE IN A DEVELOPING NATION: THE CASE OF KOREA

In: Comparative politics, Band 8, Heft 4, S. 461-489

Abstract

IN THIS PAPER, THE AUTHOR EXPLORE VARIABLES THAT MIGHT PLAUSIBLY BE EXPECTED TO HAVE SOME EFFECT ON THE LEVEL OF INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT FOR THE KOREAN LEGISLATURE. THEY HYPOTHESIZE THAT LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT WILL BE HIGHER AMONG PERSONS WHO A) HAVE HIGHER LEVELS OF OCCUPATION AND EDUCATION; B)ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT POLITICS AND PARTICIPATE; AND C)WHO EXPRESS GREATER SATISFACTION WITH THE LEGISLATURE.