Welcome to the Research Blog.

This is where you find new and exciting research from the world of academia, along with guest blogs from other contributors and organizations. 

If you are interested in having your work published here, please email johnsmithcentre@glasgow.ac.uk

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Polarization: a boon and bane for democracy

Polarization: a boon and bane for democracy

2024-07-23
Trust in Politics Voter Behaviour Political Participation Public Opinion Electoral Behaviour
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Election turnout in poorest areas dropped twice the rate as richest

Election turnout in poorest areas dropped twice the rate as richest

2024-07-16
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“Parliament at its best”: debating the Scottish Parliament’s Gender Sensitive Audit

“Parliament at its best”: debating the Scottish Parliament’s Gender Sensitive Audit

2023-06-20
Scottish Parliament Women’s Representation Political Participation Gender representation
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The Damaging Impacts of Voter ID on 2023 English Local Elections and the Implications for Scottish Elections

The Damaging Impacts of Voter ID on 2023 English Local Elections and the Implications for Scottish Elections

2023-05-30
Voter Behaviour Local Democracy
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Are Women in Parliament More Responsive to Public Priorities?

Are Women in Parliament More Responsive to Public Priorities?

2023-04-24
Gender representation Trust in Politics British Parliament Women’s Representation
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The Political Representation of Disabled People and People with Long – Term Health Conditions Across the United Kingdom

The Political Representation of Disabled People and People with Long – Term Health Conditions Across the United Kingdom

2023-03-17
Trust in Politics Direct Democracy Trust in Institutions Political Participation Disability Representation
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Gender Gaps in the Media Visibility of Politicians

Gender Gaps in the Media Visibility of Politicians

2023-02-15
Women’s Representation Trust in Institutions Media Gender representation British Parliament Trust in Politics
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Studying at university does little to change our attitudes – Elizabeth Simon

Studying at university does little to change our attitudes – Elizabeth Simon

2023-01-17
Political Participation Education Public Opinion Electoral Behaviour
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Diversity in Elected Office – Why it Matters

Diversity in Elected Office – Why it Matters

2022-12-15
Women’s Representation Trust in Politics Cost of Living Political Participation Disability Representation Local Democracy Local Council
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A Parliament For All: A Gender Sensitive Review of the Scottish Parliament – Eilidh Dickson

A Parliament For All: A Gender Sensitive Review of the Scottish Parliament – Eilidh Dickson

2022-11-11
Trust in Politics Scottish Parliament Women’s Representation Gender representation
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John Smith Remembered – David Ward

John Smith Remembered – David Ward

2022-09-28
Trust in Politics British Parliament
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The Impact of Gendered Policies on Women’s Voting Behaviour – Dr Anna Sanders

The Impact of Gendered Policies on Women’s Voting Behaviour – Dr Anna Sanders

2022-09-28
Voter Behaviour Party pledges Cost of Living 2015 UK General Election Gender representation Trust in Politics
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