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Viewing presidential televised debates and civic engagement in Korea

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  • Hansoo Lee

    (Ajou University, Korea)

  • Jae-Mook Lee

    (Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Korea)

Abstract

This study examines the effects of viewing televised debates on political engagement. Voters consume information while viewing television debates, which can affect political engagement in a positive manner. Examining the effects of debates on political engagement, we analyze panel survey data from the 2012 Korean presidential election. According to the results, voters who view more televised debates are more likely to search for information and discuss political issues with others. The results provide evidence that viewing televised debates tends to enhance civic engagement.

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  • Hansoo Lee & Jae-Mook Lee, 2017. "Viewing presidential televised debates and civic engagement in Korea," International Area Studies Review, Center for International Area Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, vol. 20(4), pages 334-348, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:sae:intare:v:20:y:2017:i:4:p:334-348
    DOI: 10.1177/2233865917726438
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