Deliberative Democracy Lab

Conducts research on democracy and public opinion through Deliberative Polling methodology

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Research
Topic
Democracy & Governance
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About Organization

The organization is a research center at Stanford University focused on deliberative democracy and public opinion research. Based in Stanford, CA, it develops and applies Deliberative Polling® methods to study how informed public deliberation shapes democratic decision-making. The center brings together citizens to discuss public issues after receiving balanced information and expert input.

What They Focus On

Democratic Deliberation

Studies how informed public deliberation shapes opinions and strengthens democratic decision-making processes

Public Opinion Research

Measures and analyzes how citizen views evolve when exposed to balanced information and dialogue

Civic Engagement

Promotes meaningful participation across political differences through structured deliberative methods

How They Work

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  • 01

    Recruit Participants

    Select representative sample of citizens to participate in deliberative polling process

  • 02

    Provide Information

    Distribute balanced briefing materials on the policy issue to all participants

  • 03

    Facilitate Deliberation

    Organize small group discussions and expert Q&A sessions for informed dialogue

  • 04

    Measure Impact

    Survey participants before and after deliberation to measure opinion change and quality

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Deliberative Democracy Lab

Deliberative Polling Research

Conducts scientific polls measuring public opinion before and after informed deliberation on policy issues

Democratic Engagement Studies

Studies how citizens engage across political and social differences through structured deliberation

Methodology Development

Develops and refines deliberative democracy research methods and polling techniques for public policy

Team & Leadership

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Stanford, CA