Mclaren, L. (2007) Explaining mass-level Euroscepticism: identity, interests, and institutional distrust. Acta Politica, 42(2-3), pp. 233-251. (doi: 10.1057/palgrave.ap.5500191)
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Abstract
This paper tests several hypotheses on mass-level Euroscepticism, including whether it is driven by: (a) feelings about national institutions, (b) distrust of supra-national institutions, (c) fears about the loss of national identity, and (d) personal interest-based utilitarianism. In contrast to prior research, I find that attitudes to European integration appear driven by feelings about EU institutions rather than attitudes to national institutions. Furthermore, a perceptual measure of utilitarianism appears to be a stronger predictor of support for European integration and European institutions than previous analyses have claimed. But I also find that, consistent with past research, exclusive national identity biases Europeans against European integration. Finally, the paper investigates the causal linkages across these key constructs.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Mclaren, Professor Lauren |
| Authors: | Mclaren, L. |
| College/School: | College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Politics |
| Journal Name: | Acta Politica |
| ISSN: | 0001-6810 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1741-1416 |
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