ADSU International Journal of Applied Economics, Finance and Management

Effects Of Political Socialization On Voting Behavior Among Youths In The 2023  Gubernatorial Elections In Adamawa State:   A Case Study Of Adamawa North Senatorial District

Abstract

This study work examines effects of political socialization on voting behavior among youths in the 2023 gubernatorial election in Adamawa State. A case Study of North Senatorial District. The study made used of both primary and secondary source of data. Through the used of questionnaires, four Hundred (400) question were distributed to the five (5) local governments in the north senatorial district of Adamawa State. Four Hundred (400) were filled and returned for analysis. They research adopted the maxims theory of political behavior the study finds out that there is a significant relationship between political socialization and voting behavior, and that political socialization contributed to the development of acceptable political attitudes, norms, opinions and behavior of individuals or group during elections and general elections was perpetuated by the youths mainly financed by politician. The study recommend that there should be reliable agent of political parties, for socialization in Adamawa north senatorial district so as to impact on voting behavior of people in rural areas, politician should stop using their political thugs before, during and after election so as to consolidate on free and fear election and that politics of elite, using propaganda and thuggery should be discourage, enhances political education and Awareness, promote media accuracy and literacy, foster political role models. Expand opportunities for political engagement, address systematic barriers and support grass root mobilization and outreach.