title: Personality and politics among older Americans: a rural case study.
abstract: This study examines personality factors as predictors of political attitudes and behavior among a sample of rural older Americans. Results indicate that trait variables (extraversion, openness, and neuroticism) and measures of self-concept (locus of control) affect political attitudes and behavior in predictable ways. Suggestions for future research are outlined.
authors.affiliation: Division of Social Sciences, Alfred University, NY 14802.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Peterson
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Maiden
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged / Q000523:psychology*; D005120:Extraversion, Psychological; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009497:Neurotic Disorders; D009518:New York; D010551:Personality; D011057:Politics; D012424:Rural Population