TY - JOUR

T1 - Two temperatures for one thermostat: The evolution of policy attitudes and support for independence in Catalonia (1991–2018)

AU - Romero, Xavier

PY - 2020/10

Y1 - 2020/10

N2 - Using data from 177 surveys, this study examines the evolution of mass preferences in Catalonia from 1991 to 2018, measuring (a) territorial preferences and (b) the central tendency of public opinion in the left–right scale. Consistent with previous research, I find that the political centre in the left–right scale of a subnational public opinion moves in an orderly manner in reaction to economics and both national and subnational incumbents. In contrast, demands for decentralization or independence do not systematically react to economic and political stimuli. Additionally, I find that, more and more, rises in support for independence are correlated with left-wing shifts in public opinion.

AB - Using data from 177 surveys, this study examines the evolution of mass preferences in Catalonia from 1991 to 2018, measuring (a) territorial preferences and (b) the central tendency of public opinion in the left–right scale. Consistent with previous research, I find that the political centre in the left–right scale of a subnational public opinion moves in an orderly manner in reaction to economics and both national and subnational incumbents. In contrast, demands for decentralization or independence do not systematically react to economic and political stimuli. Additionally, I find that, more and more, rises in support for independence are correlated with left-wing shifts in public opinion.

KW - Catalonia

KW - dimensionality

KW - policy mood

KW - preferences

KW - thermostatic model

KW - Politics

UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85070823714&partnerID=8YFLogxK

U2 - 10.1111/nana.12559

DO - 10.1111/nana.12559

M3 - Journal articles

AN - SCOPUS:85070823714

VL - 26

SP - 960

EP - 978

JO - Nations and Nationalism

JF - Nations and Nationalism

SN - 1354-5078

IS - 4

ER -