The Influence of Candidates' Ethnic Identity on Student Voting Participation in the Student Executive Board Elections of the Faculty of Law, UNJA

Authors

  • Putri GL Sianturi Fakultas Hukum, Universitas Jambi, Jambi, Indonesia
  • Hatta Abdi Muhammad Fakultas Hukum, Universitas Jambi, Jambi, Indonesia
  • Cholillah Suci Pratiwi Fakultas Hukum, Universitas Jambi, Jambi, Indonesia
  • Dori Efendi Fakultas Hukum, Universitas Jambi, Jambi, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38035/gijlss.v3i3.565

Keywords:

Ethnic Identity, Voting Behavior, Student Political Participation

Abstract

Student political participation in campus elections (Pemira) is influenced by various factors, one of which is the perception of the candidates' ethnic identity. This study aims to analyze the extent to which ethnic identity influences student voting behavior in Pemira BEM Faculty of Law, University of Jambi. The method used is quantitative research with a survey technique through a questionnaire distributed to 350 active student respondents. Data were analyzed using correlation tests and simple linear regression to examine the relationship between the candidates' ethnic identity and voter participation levels. The results show that ethnic identity has a significant influence on students' voting decisions, so that students' political preferences are not entirely based on the capabilities and vision and mission of the candidates, but also on the proximity of their social identities. These findings indicate that campus political dynamics are still influenced by group identity factors, and more inclusive political education is needed so that voter participation is more oriented towards the competencies and ideas of the candidates.

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Published

2025-11-19

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Sianturi, P. G., Muhammad, H. A., Pratiwi, C. S., & Efendi, D. (2025). The Influence of Candidates’ Ethnic Identity on Student Voting Participation in the Student Executive Board Elections of the Faculty of Law, UNJA. Greenation International Journal of Law and Social Sciences, 3(3), 1232–1237. https://doi.org/10.38035/gijlss.v3i3.565

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Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): (GIJLSS) Greenation International Journal of Law and Social Sciences (September - November 2025)

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