The Malaysian 14th General election: media use and trust among party supporters

Syed Abdullah Idid, Syed Arabi (2018) The Malaysian 14th General election: media use and trust among party supporters. In: Forum Media dan Komunikasi Menjelang Pilihan Raya Umum Ke-14, 5th April 2018, Kuala Lumpur. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

This paper discusses the use and role of media among voters during elections. Electronic and print media, and other communication sources play a vital role in disseminating information about politics, public affairs and current events. Information increases a person’s interest and knowledge of politics, and provides him substance to hold his opinion on issues. The information obtained from the traditional and the new media or from interpersonal sources, enable voters to make reasoned decision when casting their votes during elections. Media channels have transformed the way members in society think and discuss about news. One associates media’s responsibility and accountability for providing citizens with political and social information as part of their role in developing democracy (Vraga et al. 2012).

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Speech/Talk)
Additional Information:	3279/67981
Uncontrolled Keywords:	The Malaysian 14th General Election, media use, party supporters
Subjects:	P Language and Literature > P Philology. Linguistics > P87 Communication. Mass media
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Communication Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Depositing User:	Prof Syed Arabi Idid
Date Deposited:	12 Dec 2018 16:11
Last Modified:	12 Dec 2018 16:11
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/67981

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