Who Cares About the Cyprus Problem? A Socio-DemographicAnalysis for Northern Cyprus

  1. Selim Jürgen Ergun 1
  2. Fernanda Rivas 1
  1. 1 Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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    Universidad Complutense de Madrid

    Madrid, España

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Revista:
Journal of Cyprus Studies

ISSN: 1302-9916

Año de publicación: 2020

Volumen: 21

Páginas: 1-14

Tipo: Artículo

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Resumen

Using survey data of Northern Cyprus provided by two recent waves of Eurobarometer, we analyze whether a list of socio-demographic and economic characteristics and personal and political opinions make it more likely that a person considers the Cyprus problem as one of the most important issues at a personal or community level. While socio-demographic characteristics such as gender, age, or the education level are not determinant factors, people who are more involved in political discussions and who trust political parties are more likely to consider the Cyprus problem as an important issue. The region of residence matters as well. People residing in the Morphou region are significantly more likely to find the Cyprus problem as a key issue. Many of these residents had to migrate from the South of the island after the 1974 events or are descendants of migrants. Their concern about the Cyprus problem most likely stems from the uncertainty they face as a possible federal agreement could imply that they would have to relocate.

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