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Unpacking Presidential Satisfaction: Preliminary Insights from Survey Data on the Bottom Poor in Metro Manila

In: Philippine Political Science Journal
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Tristan A. Canare Lecturer, Ateneo de Manila University Quezon City Philippines

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Ronald U. Mendoza Dean, Ateneo School of Government, Ateneo de Manila University Quezon City Philippines

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Jurel K. Yap Program Manager and Statistician, Ateneo School of Government, Ateneo de Manila University Quezon City Philippines

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Leonardo M. Jaminola III Research Assistant, Ateneo School of Government, Ateneo de Manila University Quezon City Philippines

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Gabrielle Ann S. Mendoza Research Assistant, Ateneo School of Government, Ateneo de Manila University Quezon City Philippines

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Abstract

Measures of presidential satisfaction have long been in the public’s attention, but the factors that drive them have brought about much discussion. As a contribution to the literature, this study empirically examines presidential approval data in the Philippines using a unique survey of 1200 low-income voting age residents of Metro Manila. Using individual-level data, this study unpacks the possible factors underpinning survey results on citizens’ satisfaction with leadership in the Philippines. While accounting for the personal circumstances of the respondents, this study finds evidence of bandwagoning among survey respondents; and partial evidence of personal economic conditions and disinformation possibly linked to presidential satisfaction. The findings here suggest there should be more caution in interpreting presidential satisfaction indicators.

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