Impact of perceived consequence of social movement on political efficacy and change in political participation

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Abstract

The impact of perceived consequence of social movement on subsequent political participation is an important topic which is seldom investigated. This paper aims to enrich this area from the perspective of bystanders and participants at the individual level. With the evidence of Hong Kong youths four years after the Umbrella Movement, this research examines the impact of perceived consequence of the Umbrella Movement on political efficacy and change in political participation after the movement. Based on the questionnaire survey (N = 1,365), this research found that the more devoted participants of the Umbrella Movement had weaker perceived positive consequence of the movement. On the other hand, the perceived consequence and perceived attainment of movement’s goal exerted significant influence on the respondents’ political efficacy and change in political participation. Lastly, there were indirect relationships between devotion in movement and political efficacy and change in political participation which were mediated by the perceived positive consequence.

Authors

• Gary Tang, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong

• Hiu-Fung Chung, The Chinese University of Hong Kong