| Type | Journal Article - Journal of Democracy | 
| Title | The “alternation effect” in Africa | 
| Author(s) | |
| Volume | 15 | 
| Issue | 4 | 
| Publication (Day/Month/Year) | 2004 | 
| Page numbers | 147-158 | 
| URL | https://muse.jhu.edu/article/173998/summary | 
| Abstract | Surveys show that Africans' commitment to democracy fades over time, but also that their support can be refreshed by alternations in power via elections.  | 
| » | Africa - Afrobarometer Survey 1999-2001 | 
| » | Africa - Afrobarometer Survey 2002-2004 |