2026 Kenneth D. Wald: Political Science Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Political Science	30	1164	1051	590	512	115	4831

Overview

Kenneth D. Wald is affiliated with the University of Florida in the United States. Their primary research contributions lie within the social sciences, with a particular focus on sociology and political science. Their work often intersects with Jewish identity, society, and political behavior, reflecting engagement with complex social and intergroup dynamics.

The scholar's recent published papers cover a range of topics related to Jewish identity, political attitudes, and historical trauma. Notable publications include:

"Is Criticism Disloyal? American Jews' Attitudes toward Israel" (2020), Politics and Religion
"The Political Consequences of Trauma: Holocaust Exposure and Emotional Attachment to Israel Among American Jews" (2020), Contemporary Jewry
"Measuring "Who is a Jew?" Why It Matters in Jewish Political Behavior" (2022), Contemporary Jewry
"In Memoriam: David C. Leege" (2022), Political Science Today
"Jews and American Public Life: Essays on American Jewish History and Politics by David G. Dalin. With a Foreword by Jonathan D. Sarna" (2022), Contemporary Jewry

Research topics that are recurrent in their work include:

Jewish Identity and Society
Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies
Social and Intergroup Psychology
Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
Religion and Society Interactions

They have collaborated with several co-authors in recent years, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches and shared thematic interests. Frequent co-authors include Graham Wright, Leonard Saxe, André Förster, Ira M. Sheskin, and Michael D. Martinez.

Their research has been predominantly published in the following venues:

Contemporary Jewry
Politics and Religion
Political Science Today

The scholar's work demonstrates a concentration in sociology and political science within the social sciences more broadly, contributing to the understanding of ethnic identity, group behavior, and the political implications of historical and social experiences among Jewish populations.

Best Publications

Religion and Politics in the United States

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Churches as Political Communities

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Getting Religion: Has Political Science Rediscovered the Faith Factor?

Kenneth D. Wald;Clyde Wilcox

332
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MAKING SENSE OF RELIGION IN POLITICAL LIFE

Kenneth D. Wald;Adam L. Silverman;Kevin S. Fridy

287
Citations
The Politics of Cultural Differences: Social Change and Voter Mobilization Strategies in the Post-New Deal Period

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279
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The Politics of Gay Rights in American Communities: Explaining Antidiscrimination Ordinances and Policies

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170
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Estimating Illegal Resource Use at a Ugandan Park with the Randomized Response Technique

Jennifer Solomon;Susan K. Jacobson;Kenneth D. Wald;Michael Gavin

166
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Political Cohesion in Churches

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146
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Religion and Presidential Politics in Florida: A List Experiment*

James G. Kane;Stephen C. Craig;Kenneth D. Wald

137
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The politics of gay rights

Craig A. Rimmerman;Kenneth D. Wald;Clyde Wilcox

115
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Religion and Politics in the United States

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86
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THE POLITICS OF RELIGION IN AMERICA Issues for Investigation

James L. Guth;Ted G. Jelen;Lyman A. Kellstedt;Corwin E. Smidt

73
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Evangelical Politics and Status Issues

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73
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Crosses on the Ballot: Patterns of British Voter Alignment since 1885

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62
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Religious Influence in Electoral Behavior: The Role of Institutional and Social Forces in Israel

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Rediscovering the Religious Factor in American Politics.

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54
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Homeland Interests, Hostland Politics: Politicized Ethnic Identity among Middle Eastern Heritage Groups in the United States 1

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51
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The Politics of Cultural Differences

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48
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The Presidential Debate As a Civics Lesson

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48
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Religious Elites and Public Opinion: The Impact of the Bishops' Peace Pastoral

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42
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Regimes of Religion and State: A Widening Atlantic?

Kenneth D. Wald

28
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Conflict over Israel: The Role of Religion, Race, Party and Ideology in the U.S. House of Representatives, 1997–2002

Elizabeth A. Oldmixon;Beth Rosenson;Kenneth D. Wald

27
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Homophobic Innumeracy? Estimating the Size of the Gay and Lesbian Population

Michael D. Martinez;Kenneth D. Wald;Stephen C. Craig

24
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Religious Preferences and Social Science: A Second Look

Clyde Wilcox;Kenneth D. Wald;Ted G. Jelen

14
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The diaspora project of Arab Americans: assessing the magnitude and determinants of politicized ethnic identity

Kenneth D. Wald

13
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American Jews and Israel: The Sources of Politicized Ethnic Identity

Kenneth D. Wald;Bryan D. Williams

13
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Religion and the Workplace: A Social Science Perspective

Kenneth D. Wald

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Is Israel the Exception that Proves the Rule

Kenneth D. Wald;Danielle Feinstein

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Frequent Co-Authors

Clyde Wilcox Georgetown University

Susan K. Jacobson University of Florida

Ted G. Jelen University of Nevada, Las Vegas

External Links

Personal website of Kenneth D. Wald

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