The mutual relations between the need for cognitive closure,
the need for cognition, cognitive engagement and internal
political efficacy were examined through structural equation
modelling. The research used data from online questionnaires
filled by 492 respondents. The results found significant
relation between cognitive engagement and internal political
efficancy (r=0.59; p<0.001) and with the need for cognition
(r=0.38; p<0.001). Furthermore, it also discoverd a relation
between internal political efficacy and need for cognition
(r=0.39; p<0.001). The need for cognitive closure showed one
significant weak relation with the variable of need for
cognition (r=–0.19; p<0.001).