The Social Bases of Voting in Albania: The Impact of Structural Social Factors and Political Fractures on the Determination of the Albanian Electorate’s Vote (Prof.Asoc.Dr Gerti Sqapi )
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The Social Bases of Voting in Albania: The Impact of Structural Social Factors and Political Fractures on the Determination of the Albanian Electorate’s Vote
Program
National Programme for Scientific Research and Technological Development (PKKZH)
Project Leader
Prof.Asoc.Dr Gerti Sqapi
Duration
11 months
Budget
1,412,500 ALL (Approved by AKKSHI)
The Social Bases of Voting in Albania: The Impact of Structural Social Factors and Political Fractures on the Determination of the Albanian Electorate’s Vote
This project aims to investigate how social and political factors influence the voting behavior of the Albanian electorate. Through a survey conducted with 1,800 resident voters, the study will explore the impact of variables such as age, education, and income on voting preferences. The project also seeks to identify the role of political fractures, particularly the divide between urban and rural voters, and how these factors shape voter loyalty and party alignment. Data collected through a structured questionnaire will be processed using SPSS, providing a detailed analysis of voting trends. The findings will contribute to a deeper understanding of the social bases of voting in Albania
Objectives of the project
- Analyze how social factors (age, education, income) influence the voting behavior of Albanian citizens.
- Investigate the impact of political fractures, particularly between urban and rural voters, on electoral choices.
- Conduct a survey with 1,800 resident voters to gather data on voting patterns and political affiliations.
- Process and analyze the data using SPSS to identify trends and inform future political strategies
Expected Results and Outcomes
- Clarification of social factors influencing voting behavior (age, education, income).
- Identification of political fractures and their impact on voter alignment.
- Insights into differences between urban and rural voting patterns.
- Understanding of trends in party loyalty and voter shifts.
Project Activities
- Design and develop a comprehensive questionnaire for the survey.
- Conduct field surveys with 1,800 resident voters across Albania.
- Input and process collected data using SPSS for detailed analysis.
- Present findings and explanations at a roundtable discussion and a national conference