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A Simple Change in Phrasing Can Increase Voter Turnout

Voting: when are you more likely to do it?

In a paper published this week, researchers found that people are more likely to vote if a subtle change in the wording of a few questions makes them focus on themselves as a voter rather than voting as a task. Psychology researcher Christopher Bryan is lead author of the study.

Author(s)
Christopher Bryan
Greg Walton
Carol Dweck
Todd Rogers
Publication Date
July, 2011