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Christopher Claassen is a Professor of Political Behaviour at the University of Glasgow's Department of Political & International Studies. His work focuses on political psychology, public opinion dynamics, and quantitative methodological innovations. Key research themes include democratic support measurement, rural-urban political divides, and immigration's impact on political systems.
- Teaches at the Adam Smith Building, University of Glasgow
- Principal investigator on grants like the £271k NORFACE-funded 'rural-urban divide' project
- Active in supervising PhD students on quantitative methods and South African politics
His research bridges theory and practice through advanced statistical techniques like Bayesian multilevel modeling. Recent work explores generational shifts in democratic support and the relationship between effective governance and system evaluations.
- Publications in top journals: American Political Science Review, British Journal of Political Science, Electoral Studies
- Co-edited volume in honor of John L. Sullivan (Routledge 2020)
Labs/teams: Collaborates with international networks including the NORFACE research consortium and Carnegie Trust-funded projects focusing on democratic culture measurement.
