Date of Award
1-1-2015
Language
English
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
College/School/Department
Department of Political Science
Content Description
1 online resource (viii, 215 pages) : color illustrations
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Anne Hildreth
Committee Members
Sally Friedman, Michael Malbin, Bruce Miroff
Keywords
disability, political behavior, Political participation, Voting, People with disabilities, Voter turnout, Sociology of disability
Subject Categories
Political Science
Abstract
The United States has passed several laws to help encourage the political participation of people with disabilities, yet data indicates that even with the passage of these initiatives a stark voter gap between those with and without disabilities persists. This project seeks to examine the participation of people with disabilities with the hopes of creating a better understanding of when, how, and why they participate or do not participate in American politics. Applying a common framework from the participation literature this research considers how factors like resources, psychology, and recruitment, as well as others, help to illuminate the story of participation and non-participation of individuals with disabilities in New York State.
Recommended Citation
Aubin, Jessica L., "The "missing" electorate : examining the political participation of individuals with disabilities and exploring the role of family and supports in American elections" (2015). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 1331.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/1331