Political Participation in Higher Education Just Before the 2024 Elections in Turkey: A Network Analysis
   
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Prof. Dr. Zafer KUŞ Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Hilal MERT Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Makale Türü Özgün Makale (Diğer hakemli uluslarası dergilerde yayınlanan tam makale)
Dergi Adı Digital Society
Dergi ISSN 2731-4650
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler diğer
Makale Dili Türkçe Basım Tarihi 07-2025
Cilt / Sayı / Sayfa 4 / 0 / – DOI 10.1007/s44206-025-00208-4
Makale Linki https://doi.org/10.1007/s44206-025-00208-4
Özet
This study examines the patterns of digital and traditional political participation among young people in the context of Turkey’s upcoming local elections, with a particular focus on the intricate interplay between different modes of engagement. Data were collected from 616 university students across multiple institutions in Turkey and analyzed using the psychometric network approach—a methodological innovation increasingly employed to uncover the interrelations between psychological attributes and behavioral tendencies. The results reveal that youth political participation in Turkey is multifaceted and shaped by a web of dynamic associations. While digital and traditional forms of engagement appear to function largely as distinct domains, the analysis also uncovers significant internal linkages within each mode. Based on these insights, the study offers concrete recommendations for enhancing democratic …
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