Differences in Values, or Differences in Material Interests? Explaining the Divergence in Political Preferences of Young and Old in Europe and the US
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Manchester
Department Name: Social Sciences
Abstract
What explains the recent divergence in political preferences between young and old (Zalc & Buruian,
2019; Gonzalez-Barrera & Connor, 2019)? What will be the consequences of ageing populations for
this divide? To answer these questions, my research will use a systematic, comparative and
quantitative methodology to explore this issue in Europe and the US. Specifically, it will answer
whether it is differences in values or differences in material interests that have caused age groups to
have divergent political preferences, and how these conflicts will change in ageing societies
2019; Gonzalez-Barrera & Connor, 2019)? What will be the consequences of ageing populations for
this divide? To answer these questions, my research will use a systematic, comparative and
quantitative methodology to explore this issue in Europe and the US. Specifically, it will answer
whether it is differences in values or differences in material interests that have caused age groups to
have divergent political preferences, and how these conflicts will change in ageing societies
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| Robert Ford (Primary Supervisor) | |
| James Breckwoldt (Student) |
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES/P000665/1 | 01/10/2017 | 30/09/2027 | |||
| 2669208 | Studentship | ES/P000665/1 | 01/10/2021 | 09/12/2024 | James Breckwoldt |