Psychological distress and voting behaviour in nine countries of the former Soviet Union

Abstract Poorer mental health is linked to a lower likelihood of voting in elections. However, little is known about this association in non-Western settings. This study examined the association between psychological distress and voting in nine countries of the former Soviet Union (FSU). Data were a...

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Main Authors: Andrew Stickley, Tomiki Sumiyoshi, Naoki Kondo, Mall Leinsalu, Yosuke Inoue, Vladislav Ruchkin, Jae Il Shin, Martin McKee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-12-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-49071-8