This study aimed to analyze the election of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in 2011's Argentine presidential election and contribute from a psycho-political perspective to voter behavior analysis. We discuss how the socio-political climate, political cynicism, political ideology and emotions around political system affect the sophistication and internal / external efficacy of politics. Also, we analyzed which percentage of variance in the intention to vote for Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (behavioral and affective dimensions) would be determined by these variables. We used data from a non-probabilistic sample of 350 Cordoba's citizens between 18-65 years; quota by gender, age and socio-economic status and surveyed in the last five days previous to election (October 23th, 2011). Results show the mediating role of social-cognitive variables relative to the election of a presidential candidate. In turn, we emphasize the relevance of considering affective and situational variables related to socio-political context.
voting behavior; vote; citizenship; democracy
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