International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

ISSN 2220-8488 (Print), 2221-0989 (Online) 10.30845/ijhss

Political Efficacy, Voting Behavior and Partisanship among University Students
Dr. Ahmed M. Helal, Dr. Eid G. Abo Hamza

Abstract
The study aimed to investigate the relationship between political efficacy, voting behavior and partisanship among university students. 255 post graduate students answered self-report scales which assessed political efficacy, voting behavior and partisanship. The results of study showed that there is no correlation between political efficacy, voting behavior, and a correlation between partisanship and voting behavior. The results also showed that political efficacy and partisanship is a strong predict of voting behavior. Finally, there are no gender differences in political efficacy, voting behavior and partisanship.

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