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Political Voice of Young Malaysians: Online Political Participation among University Students

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: The aim of this paper to provide insights on the extent of university students' participation in politics through online involvement.This is a case study where a quantitative research design was deemed appropriate.From a response rate of 78%, the findings showed a high level of online political participation among the students at Universiti Teknologi MARA, which were influenced by factors such as political interest, internet skills and communication through social media.The findings are significant in identifying future leaders in the political arena as well as to groom the youths for better contribution to the country's socio-economic wellbeing.

Source: International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences

DOI: 10.6007/ijarbss/v7-i8/3271

Authors: Nadeya Zainon, Rugayah Hashim, Nursyahida Zulkifli

Institutions: Universiti Teknologi MARA System, Universiti Teknologi MARA

Language: English

Topic: Social Media and Politics

Subfield: Communication

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi MARA