How political polarization affects voter turnout in Generation Z
Advisor(s)
Dr. Robert Alexander
Confirmation
1
Document Type
Paper
Location
ONU McIntosh Center; McIntosh Activities Room
Start Date
18-4-2023 2:15 PM
End Date
18-4-2023 4:00 PM
Abstract
The role of political polarization’s effect on voter turnout has been the subject of much research and debate. There has been the recent addition of Generation Z to the mass of eligible voters. This brings rise to the question of how does political polarization affect voter turnout in Generation Z? Past literature that reflects how older generations were affected by polarization determine what factors will be considered when examining Generation Z’s propensity to vote. These include levels of education and political sophistication/awareness. I posit that political polarization can have both an adverse and beneficial effect on voter turnout among Generation Z. I designed a survey for students at Ohio Northern University in search of an answer to my research question.
Recommended Citation
Myers, Adam L., "How political polarization affects voter turnout in Generation Z" (2023). ONU Student Research Colloquium. 8.
https://digitalcommons.onu.edu/student_research_colloquium/2023/papers/8
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How political polarization affects voter turnout in Generation Z
ONU McIntosh Center; McIntosh Activities Room
The role of political polarization’s effect on voter turnout has been the subject of much research and debate. There has been the recent addition of Generation Z to the mass of eligible voters. This brings rise to the question of how does political polarization affect voter turnout in Generation Z? Past literature that reflects how older generations were affected by polarization determine what factors will be considered when examining Generation Z’s propensity to vote. These include levels of education and political sophistication/awareness. I posit that political polarization can have both an adverse and beneficial effect on voter turnout among Generation Z. I designed a survey for students at Ohio Northern University in search of an answer to my research question.