Examining extra-parliamentary engagement: the impact of online and offline activities on in-party commitment amongst political party members in Finland release_637msmbiijdy3llzwyxbc53v5i

by Ilkka Koiranen, Aki Koivula, Anna Kuusela, Arttu Saarinen

Published in International journal of sociology and social policy by Emerald.

2024   Volume 44, Issue 13/14, p68-86

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<jats:sec><jats:title content-type="abstract-subheading">Purpose</jats:title>The study utilises unique survey data gathered from 12,427 party members. The dependent variable measures party members' in-party commitment and is based on willingness to donate money, to contribute effort, the feeling of belonging in the party network and social trust in the party network.</jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type="abstract-subheading">Design/methodology/approach</jats:title>In this article, we study how different extra-parliamentary online and offline activities are associated with in-party commitment amongst political party members from the six largest Finnish parties. We especially delve into the differences between members of the Finnish parties.</jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type="abstract-subheading">Findings</jats:title>We found that extra-parliamentary political activity, including connective action through social media networks and collective action through civic organisations, is highly associated with members' in-party commitment. Additionally, members of the newer identity parties more effectively utilised social media networks, whilst the traditional interest parties were still more linked to traditional forms of extra-parliamentary political action.</jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type="abstract-subheading">Originality/value</jats:title>By employing the sociological network theory perspective, the study contributes to ongoing discussions surrounding the impact of social media on political participation amongst party members, both within and beyond the confines of political parties.</jats:sec>
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