Defection Denied

Erscheinungsjahr 2022
ISBN: 978-1-009-01645-2
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 75 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 173 g

Reihe: Elements in Experimental Political Science

How can researchers obtain reliable responses on sensitive issues in dangerous settings? This Element elucidates ways for researchers to use unobtrusive experimental methods to elicit answers to risky, taboo, and threatening questions in dangerous social environments. The methods discussed in this Element help social scientists to encourage respondents to express their true preferences and to reduce bias, while protecting them, local survey organizations, and researchers. The Element is grounded in an original study of civilian support for the jihadi insurgency in the Russian North Caucasus in Dagestan that assesses theories about wartime attitudes toward militant groups. We argue that sticky identities, security threats, and economic dependence curb the ability of civilians to switch loyalties.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Siroky, David S.

Dzutsati, Valery

Bustikova, Lenka

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Staats- und Regierungsformen, Staatslehre

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction; 2. Dangerous Dagestan; 3. Theory: Defection Denied; 4. Which Experiment to Choose?; 5. The Endorsement Experiment; 6. Analysis; 7. Conclusion.