An Assessment of Determinants of Political Interests among University Students: A Case Study of Universiti Teknologi MARA Malaysia

Ahmad Faiz Yaakob, Hazlina Mohd Padil, Aida Abdullah, Shahidah Abdul Razak and Asri Salleh
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Ahmad Faiz Yaakob: Faculty of Administrative Science & Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Hazlina Mohd Padil: Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Seremban, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Aida Abdullah: Faculty of Administrative Science & Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Shahidah Abdul Razak: Faculty of Administrative Science & Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Asri Salleh: Faculty of Administrative Science & Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Sabah Campus, Sabah, Malaysia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 7, 1478-1488

Abstract: Political interest among university students is important in shaping citizens and developing a responsible society. The realm of politics serves to shape perspective and students’ aspirations for better civic participation. Despite students having a high level of participation in politics, evidence proves that youth are also less interested in political activity. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the determinants of political interest among university students. The data for this study was gathered from a questionnaire distributed to the students of Universiti Teknologi MARA Malaysia. The questionnaire consisted of items that looked into the students’ demographic data, dependent variable such as political interests and items for independent variables such as social media, election and government performance. Findings showed that the determinants of social media, election and government performance have significant effects on the political interests of university students. The finding of this study contributes to the literature on political interest and also assists educators in drafting curricula for political studies.

Date: 2024
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