The Consequences of Digital Socialization: Examining the Effect of Age Cohort Norms and Facebook Use on Voter Turnout

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Brief Overview

Younger Facebook users are more receptive to online social pressure due to high levels of digital socialization. As exposure to online social pressure increased, a young user's probability of voting increased by 57%.

Author

• Rebecca Mix Bryan, University at Buffalo