Who is asking? The effect of survey sponsor misperception on political trust: evidence from the Afrobarometer

Abstract Based on previous research political trust the one hand and effects of perceived survey sponsors attitudes other, this paper sets out to explore misperceiving sponsor among citizens. The article explores significance effect misperception factors that are traditionally used explains trust. Using Afrobarometer data, which includes thirty-six democratic autocratic countries more than fifty-thousand respondents, demonstrates such an is significant substantive. Hence, researchers should definitely take into account when designing analyzing surveys. In conclusion, provides outlook what means for future research.