DOI: 10.1093/cjres/rsae004 ISSN: 1752-1378
Geographies of discontent: measuring and understanding the feeling of abandonment in the Chilean region of Valparaiso (2019–2021)
Pedro Fierro, Ignacio Aravena-Gonzalez, Patricio Aroca, Francisco Rowe- Economics and Econometrics
- Sociology and Political Science
- Geography, Planning and Development
Abstract
Political discontent, frequently mirrored in voting patterns, extends beyond ballot votes. By focusing on Valparaiso, Chile, we introduce a more comprehensive measure, external political efficacy (EPE), capturing a sense of abandonment and gauging public sentiment towards the political system’s responsiveness to their needs. Our analysis addresses individual and area-level factors underpinning individual variations in EPE. The evidence suggests that long-term territorial socio-economic disadvantage, rather than low-paid employment, is significantly related to individual discontent, highlighting lowered beliefs in system responsiveness.