Author
Çarkoğlu, A., Elçi, Ezgi
Publication Date
2023-11
Publication Place
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Sage
Subject
Democratic backsliding, Illiberal democracy, Populism, Survey analysis, Turkey
Type
Periodical
Language
English
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Library
Özyeğin University
Library Asset ID
0192-5121
Record ID
d88e0e5c-efe8-4e31-a534-c8150b7b04b0
Library Location
International Relations
Date
2023-11
Notes
TÜBİTAK
Sample Text
The rise of populism presents a challenge to liberal democracy in various countries. This article questions how populist attitudes affect the democratic preferences of the electorate. Using representative survey data fielded from Turkey in 2019, we first tested the effect of populist attitudes on illiberal democratic attitudes. The results show the negative impact of populism on support for illiberal democratic attitudes. Next, we analyzed which dimension of populism correlates with illiberal democratic preferences. Our results pointed to the negative influence of the Manichean outlook on preferences concerning democracy. Contrary to expectations, as anti-elitist and people-centric attitudes increase, support for illiberal democracy decreases. Hence, the relative emphasis on different dimensions of populism is likely to shape the net balance of its influence on democracy. Electoral alliance preferences also shape democracy preferences. The ruling People’s Alliance voters are more supportive of illiberal democracy than the opposition blocs and parties.
DOI
10.1177/01925121221119297
Cilt
44
