Can Social Media Boost Civic Engagement This Election?

Authors

Sophie H. Janicke-Bowles, Chapman UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-18-2024

Abstract

• Social media amplifies political messages and individual voices, shaping civic engagement during elections.
• Online movements like #MeToo and #BlackLivesMatter show social media’s power in driving real-world activism.
• Social media can boost offline civic activities like voting, particularly among younger audiences.

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This article was originally published in Psychology Today in 2024.

Recommended Citation

Janicke-Bowles, S. (2024, Sep. 18). Can social media boost civic engagement this election? Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/positive-media-psychology/202409/can-social-media-boost-civic-engagement-this-election