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Social media, education, and the rise of populist Euroscepticism

Political Science

Social media, education, and the rise of populist Euroscepticism

P. Fortunato and M. Pecoraro

This research, conducted by Piergiuseppe Fortunato and Marco Pecoraro, explores the intriguing link between online political engagement, educational levels, and the uptick of Euroscepticism. The findings reveal that social media is the principal driver of this phenomenon, particularly among individuals with lower formal education. Don't miss out on this enlightening study!

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Abstract
This paper investigates the relationship between exposure to online political activity, education levels, and the rise of Euroscepticism. Using European-wide and national surveys, the study finds a strong correlation between online political exposure and Euroscepticism among individuals with lower formal education. The research highlights that social media use, rather than internet use in general, is the key factor driving this relationship.
Publisher
Humanities & Social Sciences Communications
Published On
Aug 31, 2022
Authors
Piergiuseppe Fortunato, Marco Pecoraro
Tags
Euroscepticism
online political activity
education levels
social media
European surveys

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