השוואת שיטות

	מדד הציניות של הבוחרים	מדד אמון פוליטי
תחום	פסיכולוגיה פוליטית	פסיכולוגיה פוליטית
משפחה	Process / pipeline	Process / pipeline
שנת המקור	1960	1974
הוגה השיטה	Angus Campbell et al.	Arthur H. Miller
סוג	Self-report	Self-report
מקור מכונן	Campbell, A., Converse, P. E., Miller, W. E., & Stokes, D. E. (1960). The American voter. New York: John Wiley & Sons.	Miller, A. H. (1974). Political issues and trust in government: 1964-1970. American Political Science Review, 68(3), 951-972.
כינויים	PCS, Political Efficacy Cynicism, Electoral System Cynicism	PTS, Comparative Study of Electoral Systems (CSES) Trust Module
קשורות	3	3
תקציר	The Voter Cynicism Scale measures citizen skepticism and disillusionment regarding the political process, including beliefs that the electoral system is rigged, politicians are self-serving, and voting does not matter. The measure captures a pessimistic orientation toward electoral democracy distinct from distrust in institutions (which can coexist with belief in democratic potential) or political alienation. Rooted in Campbell et al.'s American Voter (1960) tradition of measuring political efficacy and cynicism, the scale remains central to understanding voter turnout decline, support for populist alternatives, and democratic legitimacy crises.	The Political Trust Scale measures citizen confidence in government institutions, elected officials, and the political system's responsiveness and fairness. Pioneered by Miller (1974) and operationalized across comparative electoral studies (CSES Module 5), the scale captures both diffuse trust (in the political system generally) and specific trust (in particular institutions such as parliament or the executive). It is central to understanding democratic legitimacy, political engagement, and support for democratic institutions.