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POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT OF YOUTH ON FACEBOOK TWITTER A CASE STUDY OF PAKISTAN IN PERSPECTIVE OF POLITICAL POLARIZATION

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2024(IX-IV).05      10.31703/gpr.2024(IX-IV).05      Published : Dec 2024

Political Engagement of Youth on Facebook & Twitter: A Case Study of Pakistan in Perspective of Political Polarization

Abstract

    This study investigates the political engagement of youth on Facebook and Twitter with a particular focus on the dynamics of political polarization. Facebook and Twitter play a significant role in shaping political discourse, particularly among the younger demographic. In Pakistan, engagement of youth on these platforms is crucial for comprehending the broader political landscape. The research employs a case study approach, leveraging quantitative methods to analyze the online behaviors and preferences of young individuals participating in political discussions on Facebook and Twitter. The study aims to discern the extent to which these platforms contribute to or mitigate political polarization among the youth. The findings of this research reveal that many of the youth are busy sharing political content on Facebook and Twitter. They engage in discussing their favorite political party and highlight all the aspects of their beloved political figure.

    Youth Engagement, Political Polarization, Facebook, Twitter, Pakistan, Political Discourse, Case Study, Online Behavior

    (1) Sajid Nawaz Abbasi
    PhD Scholar, Department of Mass Communication, Allama Iqbal Open University. Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Babar Hussain Shah
    Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Abbasi, S. N., & Shah, B. H. (2024). Political Engagement of Youth on Facebook & Twitter: A Case Study of Pakistan in Perspective of Political Polarization. Global Political Review, IX(IV), 50-63. https://doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2024(IX-IV).05

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Abbasi, Sajid Nawaz, and Babar Hussain Shah. 2024. "Political Engagement of Youth on Facebook & Twitter: A Case Study of Pakistan in Perspective of Political Polarization." Global Political Review, IX (IV): 50-63 doi: 10.31703/gpr.2024(IX-IV).05

HARVARD

    HARVARD : ABBASI, S. N. & SHAH, B. H. 2024. Political Engagement of Youth on Facebook & Twitter: A Case Study of Pakistan in Perspective of Political Polarization. Global Political Review, IX, 50-63.

MHRA

    MHRA : Abbasi, Sajid Nawaz, and Babar Hussain Shah. 2024. "Political Engagement of Youth on Facebook & Twitter: A Case Study of Pakistan in Perspective of Political Polarization." Global Political Review, IX: 50-63

MLA

    MLA : Abbasi, Sajid Nawaz, and Babar Hussain Shah. "Political Engagement of Youth on Facebook & Twitter: A Case Study of Pakistan in Perspective of Political Polarization." Global Political Review, IX.IV (2024): 50-63 Print.

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    OXFORD : Abbasi, Sajid Nawaz and Shah, Babar Hussain (2024), "Political Engagement of Youth on Facebook & Twitter: A Case Study of Pakistan in Perspective of Political Polarization", Global Political Review, IX (IV), 50-63

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Abbasi, Sajid Nawaz, and Babar Hussain Shah. "Political Engagement of Youth on Facebook & Twitter: A Case Study of Pakistan in Perspective of Political Polarization." Global Political Review IX, no. IV (2024): 50-63. https://doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2024(IX-IV).05