FACEBOOK AND POLITICAL ACTIVISM: A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Authors

  • M. Maqsood Khattak
  • Syed Inam ur Rahman
  • Adiba Akhter

Abstract

This study explores the significance of Facebook in imparting political knowledge among youth. The
research is based on a detailed analysis of youth using social media such as Facebook, for getting
profound knowledge about politics. It has provided substantial information about the use of social
media by youth in Pakistan and its impacts on their political decision-making. The survey method
through a specifically designed close-ended questionnaire was used for recording selected audience
responses against various variables. The population of the present research include university
students who frequently use Facebook as a source of information and political developments. The
findings reveal that the use of Facebook among educated youth is growing to an exponential level.
Male students spend more time using Facebook as compared to female and students with ages
ranging from 23 to 26 frequent use Facebook to stay politically updated and seek help in political
decision making.

Published

2020-09-30

How to Cite

M. Maqsood Khattak, Syed Inam ur Rahman, & Adiba Akhter. (2020). FACEBOOK AND POLITICAL ACTIVISM: A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. ASIAN Journal of International Peace & Security (AJIPS), 4(1), 286 - 294. Retrieved from http://ajips.fairlips.org/index.php/ajips/article/view/2020-vol-4-facebook-and-political-activism

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2020): AJIPS 2020

Section

Articles