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Social media and mobiles as political mobilization forces for young adults: Examining the moderating role of online political expression in political participation

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New Media & Society

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Abstract

A web survey of college students was conducted to examine whether online political expression moderates the effects of political media use on political participation. Results showed that online political expression enhanced the effects of political mobile apps, traditional offline and online media, and social media on political participation. Implications are discussed for a mobilizing role of online media in the democratic process for young adults.