Construal-Level Theory of Psychological Distance: How Direct Democracy Can Improve and Harm Political Efficacy

• In Event: Context and Civic Competence

Brief Overview

The effect that direct democracy institutions have on political efficacy is conditional on the specific laws of the state. States with relatively simply processes help improve political efficacy, while states with complex processes hurt it.

Authors

• Serena J Hawkins, IUPUI

• Aaron Dusso, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis