February 17, 2007:		
			
	Research Report:  Studies of desired government services at the local and national levels		
		
	11 politically related traits, interest in current political parties and interest in a possible new political party.  Implications for rapport between government and citizens.	
		
	William A. McConochie, Ph.D.		

		
Political Psychology Research, Inc.
www.PoliticalPsychologyResearch.com	

Abstract:  11 politically relevant psychological traits are measured, as are preferences for specific government services and interests in current political parties and a hypothetical new party.  Prior findings are confirmed.  Interest in government services and a new political party are found to reflect pro-social attitudes.  Suggestions for applying findings in politics are offered.

Introduction: The author has been studying the psychology of political issues since the spring of 2003, developing measures of many traits …