POLITICAL SOCIALIZATION AND POLITICAL ROLES

This study challenges the theory that adult political behavior is little more than an elaboration of patterns rooted in childhood. It is based on evidence from 421 state legislators in 4 states and i2g city councilmen from 23 cities. Comparing and contrasting those who entered politics early and lat...

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Published in:Public opinion quarterly 1966-01, Vol.30 (4), p.569-582
Main Authors: PREWITT, KENNETH, EULAU, HEINZ, ZISK, BETTY H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Childhood
City councils
Incumbents
Legislators
Political campaigns
Political partisanship
Political socialization
Politicians
Socialization
State legislators
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Summary:This study challenges the theory that adult political behavior is little more than an elaboration of patterns rooted in childhood. It is based on evidence from 421 state legislators in 4 states and i2g city councilmen from 23 cities. Comparing and contrasting those who entered politics early and late, the authors conclude that political experiences in childhood and adolescence are less important than more relevant and pressing demands in orienting officeholders to their jobs.
ISSN:0033-362X
1537-5331
DOI:10.1086/267456