Theories of Voting

Theories of voting explore why people choose to vote or not and what influences their choices. They include rational choice theory, which suggests voters make decisions based on personal benefits; sociological theories, which focus on social groups and community influences; and psychological models, considering individual feelings, identities, and perceptions. These theories help explain variations in voting behavior, such as why some participate regularly while others abstain, and how factors like party loyalty, issues, and personal values shape voting patterns. Overall, they aim to understand the complex motivations behind why people cast ballots.