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Voting Advice Applications for Young Voters in Sweden: Digital Tools for Decision-Making in the Electoral Process
Malmö University, Faculty of Culture and Society (KS), School of Arts and Communication (K3).
2024 (English)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 15 credits / 22,5 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [en]

This thesis explores the use and impact of Voter Advice Applications (VAA), specifically Valkompassen (The Election Compass), on young voters in Sweden. It investigates how these digital tools influence electoral decisions and whether enhancements can better support informed voting. Key findings reveal that VAAs like Valkompassen significantly affect voter turnout and choices by informing its users about political party stances but have limited impact on informing about political issues. Consequently, a prototype was developed that integrates additional resources into The Election Compass, aiming to deepen issue knowledge. This prototype allows users to access relevant information to potentially enrich their political understanding while keeping the appeal of the format of The Election Compass. The study highlights the necessity of combining VAAs with broader educational initiatives and discusses the role of digital tools in enhancing democratic engagement.

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2024. , p. 50
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Interaction Design, VAA, Valkompassen, Voting Decision Making, User Experience Design, User Interface Design
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Human Computer Interaction
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URN: urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-69343OAI: oai:DiVA.org:mau-69343DiVA, id: diva2:1875249
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KS K3 Interaction Design (bachelor)
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Available from: 2024-06-25 Created: 2024-06-20 Last updated: 2024-06-25Bibliographically approved

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