Trust, Identity, and the Effects of Voting Technologies on Voting Behavior

Social Science Computer Review, Vol. 23 No. 3, pp. 304-311, Fall 2005

8 Pages Posted: 13 Jul 2009 Last revised: 4 Jul 2014

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Anne-Marie Oostveen

University of Oxford - Oxford Internet Institute

Peter van den Besselaar

Rathenau Institute - Science System Assessment Department; VU University Amsterdam - Faculty of Social Sciences

Date Written: 2005

Abstract

A model is described to explain the effect of e-voting technology on voting behavior and the outcome of a ballot. In the model, social identity and trust play a central role. After an initial and partial test, the article discusses directions for further research.

Keywords: voting technology, trust, social identity, e-voting

Suggested Citation

Oostveen, Anne-Marie and van den Besselaar, Peter, Trust, Identity, and the Effects of Voting Technologies on Voting Behavior (2005). Social Science Computer Review, Vol. 23 No. 3, pp. 304-311, Fall 2005, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1432475

Anne-Marie Oostveen (Contact Author)

University of Oxford - Oxford Internet Institute ( email )

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University of Oxford
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Peter Van den Besselaar

Rathenau Institute - Science System Assessment Department ( email )

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Den Haag
Netherlands

VU University Amsterdam - Faculty of Social Sciences ( email )

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Amsterdam, 1081 HV
Netherlands

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