The Association Between Political Affiliation and Optimism About the Future of the United States

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Danielle Soto
Danielle Soto

Danielle is a sophomore at Wesleyan University from Washington, DC. She is currently majoring in Government and obtaining a Writing Certificate. Danielle is involved in several extracurriculars activities and leadership councils on campus including the Women’s Soccer Team, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, Hope Happens Here, the Student Athletic Advisory Committee, and the Student Athletes of Color Leadership Council.

Abstract: This project uses data from the Outlook on Life Survey (OOL) to examine the relationship between subject’s demographics, relating to political affiliation and race, and their optimism about the current state and the future of the United States.  

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