Researchers assess the factors that influence the political participation of undocumented Mexican immigrants living in the US (IMAGE)

Waseda University

Researchers assess the factors that influence the political participation of undocumented Mexican immigrants living in the US

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This study explores the political participation of undocumented Mexican immigrants in the US regarding their involvement in external voting in Mexico. The study employs respondent-driven sampling to address the challenges of studying this hard-to-reach population. It finds that lack of electoral information, lower education levels, and distrust in the Mexican government correlate with reduced electoral participation.  

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Associate Professor Yuriko Takahashi from Waseda University, Japan

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