Political Communication and the Young Voter, 1970: Election 1, Adult Sample

UKDA study number:70010

Principal Investigators

Blumler, J.G.
University of Leeds. Centre for Television Research
McQuail, D.
University of Southampton. Faculty of Social Science
Nossiter, T.J.
London School of Economics and Political Science. Department of Political Science

Sponsor

Economic and Social Research Council

Distributed by

UK Data Archive, University of Essex, Colchester.

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Blumler, J.G., McQuail, D. and Nossiter, T.J., Political Communication and the Young Voter, 1970: Election 1, Adult Sample [computer file]. Colchester, Essex: UK Data Archive [distributor], 1972. SN: 70010.

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70010 . Political Communication and the Young Voter, 1970: Election 1, Adult Sample

Depositor:

Blumler, J.G. , University of Leeds. Centre for Television Research

Principal Investigators:

Blumler, J.G. , University of Leeds. Centre for Television Research

McQuail, D. , University of Southampton. Faculty of Social Science

Nossiter, T.J. , London School of Economics and Political Science. Department of Political Science

Sponsor:

Economic and Social Research Council

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to collect data about the first-time elector, whose attitudes towards, exposure to and response to the flow of campaign communications during the 1970 and the 1974 General Election were examined in the context of political outlook, role and social situation.

Coverage:

Dates of Fieldwork: 25 May 1970 - 01 June 1970
Country: England
Geography: Leeds; Yorkshire
Spatial Units: No spatial unit
Observation Units: Individuals

Universe Sampled:

Location of Units of Observation: Subnational
Population: A control sample of adult electors aged 25 and older, resident in the 6 parliamentary constituencies in the City of Leeds

Methodology:

Time Dimensions: Longitudinal/panel/cohort
Sampling Procedures: Systematic random sampling with clustering by wards
Number of Units: 343 (target) 191 (obtained)
Method of Data Collection: Face-to-face interview

Language(s) of Written Materials:

Study Description: English
Study Documentation: English

Access:

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Date of First Release:

1972

File last updated:

8 April 2015