This research investigates how 16 childhood factors influence adult government approval attitudes using data from 200,000 individuals across 22 countries. Researchers hypothesize that early-life experiences and family circumstances significantly impact how adults view government, with effects varying by country. Findings aim to provide insights into the developmental origins of political attitudes and enhance understanding of factors that shape government approval in adulthood.
Researchers
Nicholas Norman-Krause
Belmont University, Theology
John Ssozi
Baylor University, Economics
Tyler VanderWeele
Harvard University, Epidemiology / Biostatistics
Byron R. Johnson
Baylor University, Institute for Studies of Religion/Sociology
The Question:
How much do you approve or disapprove of the job performance of the national government of this country?