The Social Science Journal, Volume 52, Issue 2 (2015)

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The Social Science Journal, Volume 52, Issue 2 (2015)

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Does party support help candidates win?
Anne E. Baker
Pages: 91-101
Published online: 09 Dec 2019
AbstractforDoes party support help candidates win? | Full Text | References | PDF (514 KB)
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A longitudinal test of the gender turnover model among U.S. House and Senate members
Brian Frederick
Pages: 102-111
Published online: 09 Dec 2019
AbstractforA longitudinal test of the gender turnover model among U.S. House and Senate members | Full Text | References | PDF (628.5 KB)
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State-level personality and presidential vote share in the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections
James M. Avery, David Lester & Bijou Yang
Pages: 112-122
Published online: 09 Dec 2019
AbstractforState-level personality and presidential vote share in the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections | Full Text | References | PDF (650.3 KB)
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Exploring elites’ first political memories: A case study of presidential electors
Alixandra B. Yanus & Karen O’Connor
Pages: 123-130
Published online: 09 Dec 2019
AbstractforExploring elites’ first political memories: A case study of presidential electors | Full Text | References | PDF (493.7 KB)
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When groups in glass houses throw stones: Public expectations of how activist groups respond to identity threats
Jeesun Kim & Glen T. Cameron
Pages: 131-140
Published online: 09 Dec 2019
AbstractforWhen groups in glass houses throw stones: Public expectations of how activist groups respond to identity threats | Full Text | References | PDF (836 KB)
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Optimal membership size and the governance of grassroots associations
Stijn Van Puyvelde, Gert Huybrechts, Jurgen Willems, Marc Jegers, Jemima Bidee, Tim Vantilborgh & Roland Pepermans
Pages: 141-147
Published online: 09 Dec 2019
AbstractforOptimal membership size and the governance of grassroots associations | Full Text | References | PDF (390.2 KB)
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Does proximity matter? Plant location, public awareness, and support for nuclear energy
Tabitha Cale & Mileah Kromer
Pages: 148-155
Published online: 09 Dec 2019
AbstractforDoes proximity matter? Plant location, public awareness, and support for nuclear energy | Full Text | References | PDF (712.6 KB)
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Responding to violence with guns: Mass shootings and gun acquisition
Lacey N. Wallace
Pages: 156-167
Published online: 09 Dec 2019
AbstractforResponding to violence with guns: Mass shootings and gun acquisition | Full Text | References | PDF (724.1 KB)
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The impact of minimum age and child access prevention laws on firearm-related youth suicides and unintentional deaths
Mark Gius
Pages: 168-175
Published online: 09 Dec 2019
AbstractforThe impact of minimum age and child access prevention laws on firearm-related youth suicides and unintentional deaths | Full Text | References | PDF (435.8 KB)
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Situational predictors of violent intentions: Results from a factorial survey
Dale Willits
Pages: 176-187
Published online: 09 Dec 2019
AbstractforSituational predictors of violent intentions: Results from a factorial survey | Full Text | References | PDF (738 KB)
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2 TXT or not 2 TXT: College students’ reports of when text messaging is social breach
Marissa A. Harrison, Christine E. Bealing & Jessica M. Salley
Pages: 188-194
Published online: 09 Dec 2019
Abstractfor2 TXT or not 2 TXT: College students’ reports of when text messaging is social breach | Full Text | References | PDF (521.1 KB)
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Wired to mobilize: The effect of social networking messages on voter turnout
Holly Teresi & Melissa R. Michelson
Pages: 195-204
Published online: 09 Dec 2019
AbstractforWired to mobilize: The effect of social networking messages on voter turnout | Full Text | References | PDF (456 KB)
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Online news diffusion dynamics and public opinion formation: A case study of the controversy over judges’ personal opinion expression on SNS in Korea
Kyungmo Kim, Young Min Baek & Narae Kim
Pages: 205-216
Published online: 09 Dec 2019
AbstractforOnline news diffusion dynamics and public opinion formation: A case study of the controversy over judges’ personal opinion expression on SNS in Korea | Full Text | References | PDF (627.9 KB)
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Individuals’ perception of others’ self-esteem, psychological well-being and attractiveness: Role of body size and peers’ comments among Japanese and Americans
Emiko Taniguchi & Hye Eun Lee
Pages: 217-228
Published online: 09 Dec 2019
AbstractforIndividuals’ perception of others’ self-esteem, psychological well-being and attractiveness: Role of body size and peers’ comments among Japanese and Americans | Full Text | References | PDF (568.7 KB)
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Working through disagreement in deliberative forums
Brian E. Adams
Pages: 229-238
Published online: 09 Dec 2019
AbstractforWorking through disagreement in deliberative forums | Full Text | References | PDF (435.8 KB)
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Friendship chemistry: An examination of underlying factors
Kelly Campbell, Nicole Holderness & Matt Riggs
Pages: 239-247
Published online: 09 Dec 2019
AbstractforFriendship chemistry: An examination of underlying factors | Full Text | References | PDF (478.4 KB)
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Where the good signatures are: Signature collection and initiative qualification in California
Frederick J. Boehmke & R. Michael Alvarez
Pages: 248-257
Published online: 09 Dec 2019
AbstractforWhere the good signatures are: Signature collection and initiative qualification in California | Full Text | References | PDF (493.3 KB)
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Appetitive and impulsive: Examining alcohol use via the motivational and self-control systems
Bridget Rubenking & Annie Lang
Pages: 258-265
Published online: 09 Dec 2019
AbstractforAppetitive and impulsive: Examining alcohol use via the motivational and self-control systems | Full Text | References | PDF (404.8 KB)
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Choosing hunger
Paul Howe & Marco Cavalcante
Pages: 266-277
Published online: 09 Dec 2019
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Issue Information

Comment on “Why do women interact with their parents more often than men? The demonstration effect vs. the biological effect”
Oded Stark
Pages: 278-279
Published online: 09 Dec 2019
AbstractforComment on “Why do women interact with their parents more often than men? The demonstration effect vs. the biological effect” | Full Text | References | PDF (166.7 KB)
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Reply to comment on “Why do women interact with their parents more often than men? The demonstration effect vs. the biological effect”
Hung-Lin Tao
Pages: 280-282
Published online: 09 Dec 2019
AbstractforReply to comment on “Why do women interact with their parents more often than men? The demonstration effect vs. the biological effect” | Full Text | References | PDF (201.9 KB)
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Book Reviews

Book Review
The Empire of Value: A New Foundation for Economics
William McColloch
Pages: 283-285
Published online: 09 Dec 2019
First Page PreviewforThe Empire of Value: A New Foundation for Economics | Full Text | PDF (143.6 KB)
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Immigrant America: A Portrait
Joshua G. LePree
Pages: 286-287
Published online: 09 Dec 2019
CitationforImmigrant America: A Portrait | Full Text | PDF (126 KB)
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The Power of Narrative in Environmental Networks
Lisa M. Brady
Pages: 288-289
Published online: 09 Dec 2019
CitationforThe Power of Narrative in Environmental Networks | Full Text | PDF (120.3 KB)
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Can’t Catch a Break: Gender, Jail, Drugs and the Limits of Personal Responsibility
Laura Valcore
Pages: 290-291
Published online: 09 Dec 2019
CitationforCan’t Catch a Break: Gender, Jail, Drugs and the Limits of Personal Responsibility | Full Text | PDF (126.2 KB)
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Book Review
The Art of Being Cool: The Pursuit of Black Masculinity
Lynda Dickson
Pages: 292-293
Published online: 09 Dec 2019
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Crime and Justice in India
Philip Reichel
Pages: 294-295
Published online: 09 Dec 2019
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Book Review
The Sacred Project of American Sociology
Joseph Langston
Pages: 296-297
Published online: 09 Dec 2019
CitationforThe Sacred Project of American Sociology | Full Text | PDF (135.4 KB)
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