The Deliberative Poll as a quasi-experimental model of deliberative democracy¶
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Evidence · 3 claims (2 for, 1 mixed) · 1 study (1 causal),q2· 0 of 1 report an effect size · 3 claims rest on one study
Description¶
The Deliberative Poll is a deliberative-democracy instrument in which a representative sample of citizens assembles to deliberate on a policy question, and its effects are studied quasi-experimentally. The article states: "As a quasi-experiment, the Deliberative Poll is an example of deliberative democracy." In this Danish application, "a representative sample of 364 Danish citizens assembled to deliberate on Denmark's participation in the single currency," and the resulting opinion change, knowledge gains and improved reasoned opinion formation are treated as evidence about what deliberation does to citizens.
Design Implications¶
Context¶
Requirements¶
- A representative sample of citizens assembled for deliberation on a defined policy subject
- Pre/post measurement of opinions and knowledge to support quasi-experimental analysis
Constraints¶
- Findings are tied to a single national Poll on the euro in Denmark; the article treats the Poll as one example of deliberative democracy rather than a general test
Target Learners¶
- Adult citizens in a national representative sample
Learning Goals¶
- Forming reasoned political opinions
- Increasing knowledge of the deliberated policy issue
Claims¶
- Deliberative Poll Opinion Change Knowledge Reasoned Opinions [+M]
- Deliberative Poll Mutual Understanding [+M]
- Deliberative Poll Self Interest Domination [~M]
Related Designs¶
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Key Sources¶
- Vibeke Normann Andersen and Kasper M. Hansen. (2007). How deliberation makes better citizens: The Danish Deliberative Poll on the euro. European Journal of Political Research, Volume 46, Issue 4, pp. 531-556. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-6765.2007.00699.x
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The Deliberative Poll as a quasi-experimental model of deliberative democracy |
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The Deliberative Poll is a deliberative-democracy instrument in which a representative sample of citizens assembles to deliberate on a policy question, and its effects are studied quasi-experimentally. |
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