Research Methods in Political Psychology

Author: Erişen Cengiz  

Publisher: Routledge Ltd

ISSN: 1468-3849

Source: Turkish Studies, Vol.14, Iss.1, 2013-03, pp. : 13-33

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Abstract

Given the interdisciplinary nature of political psychology research, the methods employed to produce scientific knowledge should be able to answer the questions raised in the discipline. The multitude of methods used in political psychology offers a variety of options for those interested in conducting research in political science. This article explains the basic structure of experimental design, survey research, and content analysis and briefly discusses the recent developments and interest growing on certain methods in the discipline. Each method is discussed in detail to the extent that would be sufficient to understand what one could achieve by using it.