Voting Behavior of Batam Students in the Legislative Elections

  • 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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Published
2022-12-21
How to Cite
Pasaribu, D., Diana, B., Hayati, N., & Fadiyah, D. (2022). Voting Behavior of Batam Students in the Legislative Elections. Madani Jurnal Politik Dan Sosial Kemasyarakatan, 14(03), 493 - 500. Retrieved from http://www.e-jurnal.unisda.ac.id/index.php/MADANI/article/view/3729