The Digital Divide and Political Apathy: A Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis of a Sample of Arab Opinion Index Data

Authors

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  • Hicham Raïq جامعة قطر

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31430//LCLP8628

Keywords:

Digital Divide, Logistic Regression, Political Participation, Social Inequality, Internet

Abstract

​This study seeks to measure the digital divide and its impact on political participation in selected Arab countries. It focuses in particular on assessing the role of demographic and socio-economic status (SES) in unequal access to the Internet. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to predict political participation based on SES and internet use. Based on Arab Index data, the results of the analysis indicate that SES (gender, age, income and educational level) plays a major role in the level of Internet access, and that the purpose for which the Internet is used determines the likelihood of political participation. The results also indicate that vulnerable social groups are more reluctant to participate in political activities.

Author Biography

  • Hicham Raïq, جامعة قطر

    دلالة إحصائية بمستوى 0.05؛ **دلالة إحصائية بمستوى 0.01؛ ***دلالة إحصائية بمستوى.0.001 التواصل الاجتماعي مع توجه نحو قضايا الشأن العام، من قبيل الحصول على معلومات سياسية والتفاعل مع قضايا، وغير ذلك.

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