Public Preferences Concerning Future Directions in Social Security

Authors

David L. Klemmack, University of Alabama
Lucinda L. Roff, University of Alabama

Abstract

Using data collected from a probability sample of 1030 adult Alabamians, this study segmented respondents among those favoring limited expansion, maintenance, and limited contraction of the social security retirement program. Those favoring some expansion in the system tended to be less well educated and affluent, and more likely to be retired, nonwhite, and to identify themselves as Democrats than did those favoring maintenance or some limited contraction of the system. The findings suggest the potential for cleavages among the population, based primarily on socioeconomic status, in ongoing discussions about the system's future.

Recommended Citation

Klemmack, David L. and Roff, Lucinda L. (1985) "Public Preferences Concerning Future Directions in Social Security," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 12: Iss. 2, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.1704
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol12/iss2/6