Electoral volatility and clientelism were traditionally analysed through the lenses of
clientelistic behaviour by political actors. However, we know very little about the importance …

Contemporary political parties often use state resources to win elections. In this context,
electoral clientelism evolved from the straightforward vote buying to sophisticated …

Studies on electoral clientelism are increasingly focusing on the demand side and
explaining how voters react to electoral inducements. However, there is limited research …

Political parties use electoral clientelism to augment their support in many societies around
the world. Extensive research shows how parties use clientelism and how citizens' attitudes …

Clientelism is a concept that is often used and misused in research and public speech.
There are three main reasons behind the confusion regarding its meaning: sometimes …

Since 2010, waves of protest have ebbed and now largely faded across the Arab states of
the Middle East, and authoritarian politics there appear to be stronger than ever. Has dissent …

Personality traits have an impact on citizens' political participation especially in relation to
voting. However, we know little about how personality traits can influence people's attitudes …

This article examines the associated factors that contribute to differences in awareness of
chapter 9 and 10 institutions, which are specialised democratic institutions in South Africa …

In this dissertation, I explore the link between voter characteristics, religiosity, and rightwing
authoritarianism, and particular types of electoral behaviour. Within a paper-based structure …