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Hoette, N. (Nina) (2012)

(In)tolerant: M/F?

Bachelor thesis | Politicologie (BSc)

A study on the role of socio-demographic variables on political tolerance levels in the Netherlands. To answer the research question (‘what socio-demographic variables contribute to changes in the levels of political tolerance?’), a six-item scale for political tolerance was constructed. The regression analysis showed that the socio-demographic variables age, social class, education, city size and religion were of significant influence on political tolerance levels. Moreover, income and gender appeared not to have any significant effect on political tolerance. Also, income and education proved to be correlated.

Political Tolerance

Political Psychology

Socio-demographic variables

Author

Hoette, N. (Nina)

Faculty

Faculty of Social & Behavioural Sciences

Supervisors

Tromble, R.K.

ECTS Credits

15

Language

en