Convention Delegate Study, 1980 [United States]

These data examine the continuities and changes between 1972 and 1981 in the careers, political participation, issue preferences, and political perspectives of the group of political activists represented by delegates to the Democratic and Republican National Conventions during that period. Questions tap respondent attitudes toward the party and its nomination process, various issues and candidates, and political ideology. Information on the respondent's past political activity and attitudes toward political participation are also included.

本数据集旨在考察1972年至1981年间，以民主党全国代表大会（Democratic National Convention）与共和党全国代表大会（Republican National Convention）代表为身份代表的政治活动家群体，在职业历程、政治参与、议题偏好与政治立场方面的延续性与变迁。调研问题探查了受访者对所属政党及其提名流程、各类议题与候选人的态度，以及政治意识形态取向。数据集同时收录了受访者过往政治活动经历及其对政治参与的态度相关信息。