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Forms of political Internalization: A case in Bosnia (preliminary investigation)

The aim of this study was to extend past research (Koestner, Losier, Vallerand, & Carducci, 1996) on self-determination theory by examining individual differences in the way people value political involvement. We also studied relation between different forms of political internalization to decision-making processes, and emotional involvement in the voting outcome. Results showed that identified reasons for following the elections were endorsed most highly. Correlations among variables revealed that there was significant relation between intrinsic motivation, identification and introjection. Participants were more likely to report that they had actively sought information related to the accord, than that they had relied on the influence of important others. They also were more likely to report that they anticipated experiencing pleasant rather than unpleasant emotions if the voting outcome was in the direction they favored. Identification and introjection were associated with actively seeking information about the elections rather than relying on the advice of important others, and anticipating only pleasant emotions when the outcome was as desired. Decision-making strategies were associated with anticipating conflicted emotions about a positive resolution.

motivation; political behavior; internalization

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