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Abstract: In a tumultuous political climate, voting is more crucial than ever towards enacting change and sustaining a democratic system. It would thus be beneficial to understand what characteristics motivate individuals to politically participate. How does trust (or the lack thereof) in the governmental system affect your civic engagement? How does confidence in your ability to influence the course of politics relate to voting behavior? My research found that political self-efficacy is of greater importance towards influencing voting compared to political trust, which may suggest that educational and civic institutions must work to improve self-efficacy levels to increase political participation.
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