Gun Control and Public Opinion

Authors

Jessica J. Nicholas, Chapman UniversityFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

Fall 12-9-2015

Faculty Advisor(s)

Ann Gordon

Abstract

With over 49,000 violent incidents involving firearms occurring in 2015, legislation regarding the availability of guns is an extremely critical issue. Using the American National Election Study’s 2012 Time Series Study, this research considers the results of this survey, specifically whether certain demographics of respondents are more likely to believe the federal government should make laws on gun purchases more stringent. The independent variables of party identification, gender, and age are tested in relation to respondents’ opinions on gun control laws. Bivariate analysis finds that demographics of Americans identifying as Democrats, female, and sixty years or older are the most likely to support making laws for purchasing guns more difficult.

Comments

Presented at the Fall 2015 Student Research Day at Chapman University.

Recommended Citation

Nicholas, Jessica J., "Gun Control and Public Opinion" (2015). Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters. 186.
https://digitalcommons.chapman.edu/cusrd_abstracts/186