Political Engagement During a Presidential Election Year: A Case Study of Media Literacy Students
Elia M Powers; Susan D Moeller; Yacong Yuan · DOAJ Open Access Articles
This exploratory, mixed-methods study uses data gathered during the previous U.S. presidential election in 2012 to evaluate student political engagement and digital culture. Survey results and media diary entries revealed that college students enrolled in a media literacy course during Super Tuesday or Election Day gravitated toward low-barrier political act…