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Leaning Left or Left Out? An Analysis of Voter Behaviour and Social Exclusion in Ireland

Lehane, Lisa LU (2024) EKHS22 20241
Department of Economic History
Abstract
Ireland has experienced a rise in populism and social issues in recent years. By analysing the linkages between voting behaviour and social exclusion, critical underlying features of this shift may be identified. In this thesis, I investigate whether social exclusion has increased over time and whether this increase is associated with more support for Sinn Féin. I carry out this analysis using 10 rounds of European Social Survey data and executing logistic regressions to examine the relationship between party choice and five key areas of social exclusion, namely Life Satisfaction, Income and Unemployment, Crime, Health, and Social Engagement and Discrimination. My findings suggest that some aspects of social exclusion may have worsened... (More)
Ireland has experienced a rise in populism and social issues in recent years. By analysing the linkages between voting behaviour and social exclusion, critical underlying features of this shift may be identified. In this thesis, I investigate whether social exclusion has increased over time and whether this increase is associated with more support for Sinn Féin. I carry out this analysis using 10 rounds of European Social Survey data and executing logistic regressions to examine the relationship between party choice and five key areas of social exclusion, namely Life Satisfaction, Income and Unemployment, Crime, Health, and Social Engagement and Discrimination. My findings suggest that some aspects of social exclusion may have worsened over time and that social exclusion is highest amongst voters for Sinn Féin and lowest amongst voters for Fine Gael. Research in this area is vital to understanding where policies must adapt and improve in order to protect Ireland’s most vulnerable people. (Less)
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author
Lehane, Lisa LU
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EKHS22 20241
year
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H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Ireland, Social Exclusion, Populism, Voting
language
English
id
9164448
date added to LUP
2024-07-12 11:11:03
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2024-07-12 11:11:03
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  abstract     = {{Ireland has experienced a rise in populism and social issues in recent years. By analysing the linkages between voting behaviour and social exclusion, critical underlying features of this shift may be identified. In this thesis, I investigate whether social exclusion has increased over time and whether this increase is associated with more support for Sinn Féin. I carry out this analysis using 10 rounds of European Social Survey data and executing logistic regressions to examine the relationship between party choice and five key areas of social exclusion, namely Life Satisfaction, Income and Unemployment, Crime, Health, and Social Engagement and Discrimination. My findings suggest that some aspects of social exclusion may have worsened over time and that social exclusion is highest amongst voters for Sinn Féin and lowest amongst voters for Fine Gael. Research in this area is vital to understanding where policies must adapt and improve in order to protect Ireland’s most vulnerable people.}},
  author       = {{Lehane, Lisa}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Leaning Left or Left Out? An Analysis of Voter Behaviour and Social Exclusion in Ireland}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}