Választói magatartás elméletek: a szavazói viselkedés kiismerésének alapjai
Theories of voter behaviour: the basics of understanding voter attitudes

Summary/Abstract: One of the most common purposes of political polls is to predict the likely result of an election. Researchers are more or less successful at this. It is therefore essential to consider what is needed to understand and measure voter behaviour, what might influence whether and how people vote. The need for this insight is as old as the institution of any kind of voting. Over time, countless theories and studies have tried to explore this. In this article, we review the theories that have examined non-political systemic influences that directly affect individuals. We have taken on the task of exploring theories of voting behaviour over the last hundred years, based on seven main areas: childhood-youth socialization, social context, economic considerations, civic duty, voice, the media, personal fears, and opinion polls. We treat this paper as a starting point and theoretical summary, not intended to provide a perfect explanation of voter behaviour. But to ask thoughtful questions about what is worth exploring in more depth to understand voters' choices.

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