Why the article is helpful
- Factors that could affect a persons intention to vote online was surveyed between young and elderly voters
- Performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, trust in the internet, and computer anxiety were related to intent to use online voting
- Online voting should be implemented differently for various age groups
Factors that could affect a persons intention to vote online was surveyed between young and elderly voters in order to increase potential voter turnout. It was found that performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, trust in the internet, and computer anxiety were related to intent to use online voting. Trust in the government was insignificant. The results indicated that online voting should be implemented differently for various age groups.
Links to article
Powell, A., Williams, C. K., Bock, D. B., Doellman, T., & Allen, J. (2012). e-Voting intent: A comparison of young and elderly voters. Government Information Quarterly, 29(3), 361-372. doi:10.1016/j.giq.2012.01.003