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The Impact of Facebook Use on Political Self-efficacy and Online Political Participation among Young Voters

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  • Sabir Hussain

    (Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan)

  • Syed Musa Kazim

    (Macquarie University Sydney, Australia)

  • Sultan Ul Arifien

    (University of The Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan)

  • Aqsa Azam

    (University of The Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan)

  • Meesam Ali

    (University of Lahore, Sargodha Campus, Pakistan)

Abstract

Young voters are usually the most frequent social media users which has an effect to shape their political attitudes and behaviors. This study was designed to test the role of Facebook use, political self-efficacy in online and offline political participation among young voters. A survey was developed and conducted to measure the study variables. A sample of (N = 304) young voters was selected through convenience sampling. Results revealed that Facebook use, political self-efficacy in online and offline political participation were positively correlated with each other. Facebook use and political self-efficacy were found predictors of online and offline political participation. Male voters were found more frequent users of Facebook and participate more in online and offline political activities. The research has practical implication in political behaviors shaping.

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  • Sabir Hussain & Syed Musa Kazim & Sultan Ul Arifien & Aqsa Azam & Meesam Ali, 2022. "The Impact of Facebook Use on Political Self-efficacy and Online Political Participation among Young Voters," Journal of Policy Research (JPR), Research Foundation for Humanity (RFH), vol. 8(3), pages 414-418, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:rfh:jprjor:v:8:y:2022:i:3:p:414-418
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