2002 Political and Social Consciousness Survey Frequency Table

2002 Political and Social Consciousness Survey [Frequency Table]

Significance of the Survey

This public opinion poll revealed the significance of generational divides in Korean society. Distinct differences in political and social consciousness were found between generations, generally confirmed by younger generations exhibiting more progressive attitudes regarding North Korea policy, human rights and basic rights, and the importance of distribution. These ideological and generational divides were also found to influence voting behavior. Specifically, comparing the average age of supporters for each presidential candidate, those who supported a hardline policy toward North Korea were 1.3 times more likely to support Lee Hoi-chang than Roh Moo-hyun. Furthermore, those who supported recognizing the right to strike or advocated for the abolition of the Hoju system were 1.x times more likely to support Roh Moo-hyun than Lee Hoi-chang. Even after controlling for regional variables, it was found that perceptions of North Korea and attitudes toward basic rights significantly influenced support for Roh Moo-hyun and Lee Hoi-chang.


Survey Methodology

Survey Target: Adult men and women aged 20 and over
Survey Region: Nationwide
Valid Sample: 1,000 individuals
Survey Method: Telephone survey
Sampling Error: ±3.1% points (95% confidence level)
Survey Date: May 2002
Sponsoring Institution: Hankook Ilbo
Planning and Analysis: EAI