Are We Rational or Not? The Exploration of Voter Choices during the 2016 Presidential and Legislative Elections in Taiwan

Lee, I-Ching; Chen, Eva E.; Yen, Nai-Shing; Tsai, Chia‐hung; Cheng, Hsu-Po

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2017.01762

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“…Third, for whom will these nonpartisans vote? Lee et al (2017) show that implicit party preference among Taiwanese voters played a vital role in the vote choice in the 2016 presidential election. Will this still be the case when nonpartisans outnumber partisans and a third populist option, like Dr. Ko, becomes available?…”

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The Myth of Polarization Among Taiwanese Voters: The Missing Middle

Wang¹

2019

J. East Asian Stud.

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Are Taiwanese voters polarized? By presenting four novel visualizations based on a factor analysis of Taiwan National Security Surveys from 2002 to 2017, this article describes the contours of structural change in Taiwan politics. Overall, the cross-strait position among Taiwanese voters can be described by a stable inverted U shape over time. This arises from the fact that most nonpartisans—typically neglected in the literature on polarization—are moderate. Before 2008, increasing polarization among partisans can be attributed to pan-green voters moving toward independence. Between 2008 and 2014, decreasing polarization stems from moderates self-identifying as pan-blue supporters. Since 2014, a record-breaking number of nonpartisans have left the pan-blue camp, and more extreme pan-blue voters have contributed to a return of polarization among partisans. The results yield important implications for the study of polarization and populism, as well as for the future of Taiwanese politics.

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The Myth of Polarization Among Taiwanese Voters: The Missing Middle

Wang¹

2019

J. East Asian Stud.

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“…This study defines the process by which dispassionate voters make objective rational choices (Simon, 1982;Lee et al, 2017). Objective rational voters search for objective information about all alternatives as actively as possible.…”

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“…It defines objective rational voters as those that make decisions based on all objective information (Simon, 1982), can understand political and economic information and actively seek out as much information as possible about every available alternative (Alt et al, 2016;Lau and Redlawsk, 2006). In contrast, subjective rational voters demonstrate intrinsic decision-making based on prior preferences and beliefs (Simon, 1982), collect information passively or make minimal effort to acquire information that would allow them to make informed decisions (Simon, 1982;Lee et al, 2017). They passively gather information or use cognitive shortcuts and various decision heuristics, ignoring other information.…”

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“…They passively gather information or use cognitive shortcuts and various decision heuristics, ignoring other information. Their decisions are primarily based on prior perceptions and beliefs about alternatives and the typical characteristics of the proponents and opponents on a proposal (Lau and Redlawsk, 2006; Lee et al , 2017).…”

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Voter rationality, the use of accounting information and voting behavior: evidence from a referendum

Kuroki

2023

PAR

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Purpose This study aims to investigate whether objective and subjective rationality affects individual voters’ use of accounting information and if such use affects voting behavior. While prior accounting studies assume voter rationality concerning financial performance and political outcomes, this study distinguishes between two types of voters: objective rational voters (who make voting decisions about multiple alternatives based on objective information) and subjective rational voters (who make decisions based on their subjective values, and thus do not explore information or explore only information biased toward one alternative). This study expects that accounting information can influence the voting behavior of objective and subjective rational voters. Design/methodology/approach Focusing on the 2020 Osaka Metropolitan Plan Referendum, this study used an online survey conducted on 768 respondents after the referendum. Findings This study finds that objective rational voters use accounting information more than subjective rational voters, voters who used accounting information were more likely to vote against the referendum, and voting behavior is not directly affected by the type of rationality of voters; rather, objective rational voters are more likely to use accounting information that has a mediating effect on voting behavior. Originality/value The results advance the understanding of public sector accounting research and practices by providing evidence of the individual voter’s use of accounting information and their voting behavior in political contexts.

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“…Salah satu faktor yang ditekankan dalam pendekatan ini adalah apa yang akan diterima pemilih jika mereka memilih salah satu kandidat. Metode pilihan rasional ini mencoba menjelaskan mengapa sikap pemilih terhadap calon dalam pilkada didasarkan pada perhitungan tentang keuntungan apa yang diterima ketika seseorang mengambil keputusan (Hechter & Kanazawa, 2019;Jonsa, 2018;Lee et al, 2017).…”

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Perilaku Memilih Masyarakat pada Pilkada Klaten 2020, Ulasan Kemenangan Pasangan Sri Mulyani - Yoga Hardaya

Gunawan

2023

JSA

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This research discusses the voting behavior of the people of Klaten in the 2020 local election in relation to the victory of the pair Sri Mulyani and Yoga Hardaya (MULYO). The purpose of this study is to identify the factors influencing voters in casting their votes for Sri Mulyani and Yoga Hardaya in the 2020 Klaten regional head election. The focus of this research was conducted in the Trucuk District as it has the largest Permanent Voter List (DPT) in Klaten. This study uses a mixed, quantitative-qualitative method. The quantitative approach was conducted with a survey research method on 397 people. The data analysis method used is multiple linear regression analysis. As for the qualitative approach, the researchers conducted in-depth interviews with several informants encountered. The results show that the voting behavior of the Klaten community is influenced by some factors, such as; Sociological, Psychological, Rational Choice, thus leading to the victory of the MULYO pair. The psychological factor becomes the dominant factor in determining choice by considering the prominence and party identification towards PDIP with a coefficient of 0.029. Meanwhile, the rational choice factor has a small influence on the selection of the regent candidate.

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Are We Rational or Not? The Exploration of Voter Choices during the 2016 Presidential and Legislative Elections in Taiwan

Cited by 8 publications

References 33 publications

The Myth of Polarization Among Taiwanese Voters: The Missing Middle

The Myth of Polarization Among Taiwanese Voters: The Missing Middle

Voter rationality, the use of accounting information and voting behavior: evidence from a referendum

Perilaku Memilih Masyarakat pada Pilkada Klaten 2020, Ulasan Kemenangan Pasangan Sri Mulyani - Yoga Hardaya

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