Project Title
Polarization of Partisanship in America and Its Effects on the Opinion on Climate Change
Faculty Mentor(s) Name(s)
Min S. Kim, Ph.D.
Abstract
The action against climate change stems from a principle that was formed at the very beginning of the independence of America. It stems from a system created by our founding fathers that have developed into something arguably out of control. The actions against climate change stem from the two-partisan system in America. Not only on a national, state, or even local level but an individual level. Party identification is the umbrella over all other factors about an individual and their response to the dangers of climate change. Therefore, this research analyzes the relationship between Americans’ demographic variables, including political identification and their opinion on global warming. Partisanship's effect on Americans’ attitudes toward climate change is unknown. I intend to determine the significance of the relationship between party identification and opinion on the greenhouse effect. Findings explain not only why there is a lack of action from specific individuals compared to others but also why America as a whole cannot collectively move forward in a positive direction in the fight against climate change.
Polarization of Partisanship in America and Its Effects on the Opinion on Climate Change
The action against climate change stems from a principle that was formed at the very beginning of the independence of America. It stems from a system created by our founding fathers that have developed into something arguably out of control. The actions against climate change stem from the two-partisan system in America. Not only on a national, state, or even local level but an individual level. Party identification is the umbrella over all other factors about an individual and their response to the dangers of climate change. Therefore, this research analyzes the relationship between Americans’ demographic variables, including political identification and their opinion on global warming. Partisanship's effect on Americans’ attitudes toward climate change is unknown. I intend to determine the significance of the relationship between party identification and opinion on the greenhouse effect. Findings explain not only why there is a lack of action from specific individuals compared to others but also why America as a whole cannot collectively move forward in a positive direction in the fight against climate change.