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Social Networks and Participation in Elections based on Geographical and Regional Characteristics (Case study of Hormozgan Province)
Ali Raeissi1 , Seyed Korosh Sarvarzadeh *2 , Majidreza Karimi3
1- Ph.D. Student of Political Sociology, Jahrom Branch, Islamic Azad University, Jahrom, Iran
2- Assistant Professor, Department of Social Sciences, Jahrom Branch, Islamic Azad University, Jahrom, Iran , ssarvarzadeh@gmail.com
3- Assistant Professor, Department of Social Sciences, Jahrom Branch, Islamic Azad University, Jahrom, Iran
Abstract:   (610 Views)
Nowadays, social networks play a huge role in people's daily lives. Therefore, news and information published on social networks can influence people's decisions. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between social networks and participation in elections based on the geographical and regional characteristics of Hormozgan Province in 2024. The statistical population of the research also consists of all citizens of Bandar Abbas who are members of the legal minimum age for participation in the elections (over 18 years old), therefore the sample size in this regard was 384 people, randomly drawn from the four districts of the Bandar Municipality Abbas, were selected. Statistical methods using SPSS software were used to analyze the data, and Pearson's correlation coefficient formula and regression were applied to test the hypotheses. The results of the study show that there is a significant connection between social networks and participation in elections. Three demographic components, namely age, marital status and income, also had a significant impact on voter turnout. On the other hand, satisfaction with officials' performance increases voter turnout. 
Keywords: participation rate, internal social networks, correct choice.
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Type of Study: Original | Subject: Educational Psychology
Received: 2024/07/18 | Accepted: 2021/11/10
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