Voting Behavior of Batam Students in the Legislative Elections

Authors

  • Daniel Pasaribu Faculty of Law, Social, and Political Sciences, Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia
  • Bambang Agus Diana Faculty of Law, Social, and Political Sciences, Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia
  • Nur Hayati Faculty of Law, Social, and Political Sciences, Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia
  • Dina Fadiyah Faculty of Law, Social, and Political Sciences, Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia

Keywords:

Voting Behavior, Legislative Election, Batam, Candidate

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the voting behavior of Batam Students in the legislative elections based on voting behavior models and types. The study used qualitative research with a focus group discussion technique. The result showed that students at University are few interested in political practices and issues. The voting behavior of students is categorized as rational, critical, traditional, and pragmatism. The study found that students voted the candidate who gave them money without considering the track record, achievement, and background of the candidate.

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2022-02-02

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Pasaribu, D., Agus Diana, B., Hayati, N., & Fadiyah, D. (2022). Voting Behavior of Batam Students in the Legislative Elections. Madani: Jurnal Politik Dan Sosial Kemasyarakatan, 14(1), 363–370. Retrieved from https://e-jurnal.unisda.ac.id/index.php/MADANI/article/view/12616

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Vol. 14 No. 1 (2022): MADANI : Jurnal Politik dan Sosial Kemasyarakatan

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