Party identification as a mediating variable in the perception of governmental legitimacy in Israel during the coronavirus epidemic.
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| Title: | Party identification as a mediating variable in the perception of governmental legitimacy in Israel during the coronavirus epidemic. |
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| Authors: | Cohen, Erez (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Social Science Quarterly (Wiley-Blackwell). Sep2024, Vol. 105 Issue 5, p1616-1633. 18p. |
| Subjects: | Citizens, COVID-19 pandemic, Governmental investigations, Older women, Legitimacy of governments |
| Abstract: | Objective: The policy implemented in Israel with the purpose of eradicating the COVID‐19 pandemic restricted Israeli citizens' individual freedom. During this period, Israel was suffering from government instability that led to recurring election campaigns within a short period. In addition, the prime minister was under legal investigation for suspicions of government corruption. This study examines the legitimization of government by the Israeli public during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Methods: The research findings are based on a representative attitude survey conducted by a survey company among Israeli citizens (men and women older than 18), including 604 respondents from the Jewish population and others and another 135 respondents from the Arab sector, that is, a total of 739 respondents, where the sampling error was 4.4 percent. Results: The findings indicate that right‐wing voters tended to support governmental legitimization at a higher rate compared to voters from opposing blocs. Correspondingly, they tended to oppose claims attacking governmental legitimization at a lower rate in comparison to coalition party voters. Conclusion: The conclusion indicates that the party identification of the respondents is a mediating variable in their perception of governmental legitimacy vis‐à‐vis each of the three variables examined, thereby strengthening the perceptual screening. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Objective: The policy implemented in Israel with the purpose of eradicating the COVID‐19 pandemic restricted Israeli citizens' individual freedom. During this period, Israel was suffering from government instability that led to recurring election campaigns within a short period. In addition, the prime minister was under legal investigation for suspicions of government corruption. This study examines the legitimization of government by the Israeli public during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Methods: The research findings are based on a representative attitude survey conducted by a survey company among Israeli citizens (men and women older than 18), including 604 respondents from the Jewish population and others and another 135 respondents from the Arab sector, that is, a total of 739 respondents, where the sampling error was 4.4 percent. Results: The findings indicate that right‐wing voters tended to support governmental legitimization at a higher rate compared to voters from opposing blocs. Correspondingly, they tended to oppose claims attacking governmental legitimization at a lower rate in comparison to coalition party voters. Conclusion: The conclusion indicates that the party identification of the respondents is a mediating variable in their perception of governmental legitimacy vis‐à‐vis each of the three variables examined, thereby strengthening the perceptual screening. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00384941 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/ssqu.13425 |
