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Personality Traits and Voting Behaviour in the Indian Context: a Conceptual Psychological Framework

Author(s) Mr. Gokul R, Mr. R. Eshwar
Country India
Abstract Voting behaviour is a complex psychological phenomenon influenced by individual differences, emotional tendencies, cognitive styles, and sociocultural factors. Among these, personality traits play a significant role in shaping political attitudes, civic engagement, and electoral decision-making. The present conceptual study explores the relationship between personality traits and voting behaviour within the Indian context. Drawing upon trait theories such as the Big Five Personality Model and frameworks from political psychology, this paper examines how enduring personality characteristics influence political interest, ideological orientation, and voting participation. The Indian sociocultural context—characterized by collectivism, social identity, cultural diversity, and regional influences—is conceptualized as a moderating factor that interacts with personality traits in shaping voting behaviour. This study adopts a non-partisan psychological approach, viewing voting as a form of decision-making behaviour rather than political endorsement. The conceptual framework presented provides a theoretical foundation for understanding electoral behaviour in India and offers directions for future empirical research.The study proposes a conceptual model outlining pathways through which personality traits influence voting behaviour, moderated by sociocultural factors (Caprara & Zimbardo, 2004; Mondak et al., 2010) (McCrae & Costa, 1997).
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-04
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.70583
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