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By: Jennifer Wolak Â鶹ÊÓƵ,ÌýDavid A.M. Peterson Iowa State UniversityÌýPublishedÌý21 April 2020Abstract:The American Dream is central to the national ethos, reflecting people's optimism that all who are willing to

By: William P. Jaeger Colorado Children's Campaign, Jeffrey Lyons Boise State University, Jennifer Wolak Â鶹ÊÓƵPublished: July 10, 2016Abstract:Political knowledge is central to the success of representative democracy.

By: Jennifer Wolak Â鶹ÊÓƵPublished: 20 July 2017ÌýAbstract:What makes people feel influential in politics? While prior studies describe political efficacy as a stable and socialized trait, I argue that feelings of

By: Jennifer Wolak, Â鶹ÊÓƵÌýPublished: 26 FebruaryÌý2019Abstract:When women are represented on the campaign trail and in elected office, women in the electorate have been shown to report greater engagement in politics

By: Stephani Langehennig, Joseph Zamadics, Jennifer Wolak, Â鶹ÊÓƵÌýPublished: 13 Janurary 2019ÌýAbstract:Does the public’s approval of their state legislature reflect their satisfaction with the outputs of state

By: Jennifer Wolak, Â鶹ÊÓƵÌýPublished: 09 June 2019ÌýAbstract:Political knowledge is an incredible political resource for citizens, promoting informed voter decision-making and helping citizens hold their elected

By: Jennifer Wolak, Â鶹ÊÓƵPublished: 21 May 2019Abstract:Why do young people choose to identify with a political party? While existing accounts emphasize the importance of political socialization, we propose that young people

By: Jennifer Wolak, Â鶹ÊÓƵPublished: 12 May 2019ÌýRead More Here: https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/pdfplus/10.1086/708644

Wolak, J. Polit Behav (2018) 40: 763. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11109-017-9421-9 Abstract:ÌýWhat makes people feel influential in politics? While prior studies describe political efficacy as a stable and socialized trait, I argue that feelings of

Professor Jennifer Wolak just published an article in TheÌýPolitical Behavior. It can be found here.