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Psychographic segmentation

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Sorts voters by attitudes, values, personality traits, and lifestyles rather than by age, race, or income, allowing parties and campaigns to craft tailored persuasive messages and mobilization strategies. Employing surveys, consumer profiles, and digital analytics, this approach reshapes campaign targeting and can alter turnout patterns and issue emphasis in party competition.

AP course connection

Topic 5.10: 5.10 Modern Campaigns

Unit 5

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