How young adults explain their intention to participate in online direct citizen participation

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: van den Berg, Annelieke C.; Giest, Sarah; Groeneveld, Sandra
• 署名单位: Netherlands Organization Applied Science Research; Leiden University - Excl LUMC; Leiden University; Netherlands Organization Applied Science Research
• 刊物名称: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0033-3298
• DOI: 10.1111/padm.12974
• 发表日期: 2024
• 页码: 1257-1274
• 关键词: INTERNET; models; media

摘要

Facilitating direct citizen participation through online channels is considered as an opportunity for including harder to reach groups in participation. Because young adults (18-25) are heavy internet users, this group is expected to be easier to include online. Evidence shows, however, that also in online direct participation young adults remain underrepresented. To better understand this discrepancy from the perspective of participants, this research asks how young adults explain their intention to participate online. Thematic analysis highlights that young adults' intention to participate in online direct participation can be explained through: (1) cause-oriented participation, (2) the role of social (media) networks, (3) selective attention to cope with information overload, and (4) navigating misinformation and negativity. In the discussion section, this article considers how these explanations can inform government strategies for better including young adults in online direct participation.