Attitudes toward abortion, religion, and party affiliation among college students |
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Authors: | Jennifer A Hess and Justin D Rueb |
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Institution: | (1) University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, USA;(2) University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2100 Main Street, Stevens Point, 54481 WI |
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Abstract: | Public attitudes toward abortion have long been an issue in American political debates. Theoretical understanding of influences
on abortion attitudes may assist researchers in determining contributors of the attribution. Accordingly, this study administered
a 40-item abortion opinion survey to 396 college students at a Midwestern university to determine potential factors correlated
with abortion attitudes. Several factors such as religious involvement, knowledge of someone who has an abortion, and one’s
definition as to when life begins were correlated with abortion attitudes. Furthermore, Democrats reported stronger pro-choice
views than Republicans did. Similarly, Liberals were more pro-choice oriented than Conservatives. Although causal relationships
were not directly explored, theoretical explanations and support provide for a thorough understanding of potential factors
of abortion attitude formation and a preliminary model. Future implications are also discussed. |
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