Entry:

Jeffres, Leo W., “The Impact of Ethnicity and Ethnic Media on Presidential Voting Patterns,” Journalism and Communiation Monographs, 1 (Autumn, 1999), 197-262.


Abstract:

This study finds a negative relationship between voting consistency in presidential elections and ethnic identification. Also, ethnic media outlets appear to function as agenda setters rather than endorsing particular candidates.

GSS Years:

1972-1980

GSS Codebook Variables referenced by document:

Variable Name

Variable Label

 
 
PARTYID

POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION

ETHNIC

COUNTRY OF FAMILY ORIGIN