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Strengthening political socialization as a catalyst for youth leadership development among students of Universiti Putra Malaysia


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Rasheed, Isau Olagoke and Ismail, Ismi Arif and Zulkifly, Nurul Afiqah (2024) Strengthening political socialization as a catalyst for youth leadership development among students of Universiti Putra Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 14 (1). pp. 2844-2861. ISSN 2222-6990

Abstract

Political socialization process inculcates in young people, values, beliefs and skills which stimulate youth leadership development in the society. This study examined how political socialization process influences youth leadership development among UPM students. The central argument is that the development of political principles improves political literacy of young generations in terms of promoting awareness of their rights and attitudinal dispositions to become change agents in the future. Having internalized politically relevant and socially acceptable orientations through legitimate socialization systems, youth leaders tend to apply those ideals in the effective performance of their leadership responsibilities in social contexts. Data for this study was collected from 17 respondents through semi-structured qualitative interviews conducted at different locations on campus. Findings indicated that youth need to be properly socialized, nurtured, and motivated at the appropriate time so as to enable them demonstrate political competence, sense of patriotism to the nation, undertake civic responsibilities, and perform leadership tasks towards ensuring positive youth development. Besides, policy makers and adults ought to provide supportive structures that foster adolescents’ developmental strengths and responsiveness to community engagement which culminate in the transformation of the social environment.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Institute for Social Science Studies
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i1/20400
Publisher: Human Resource Management Academic Research Society
Keywords: Political socialization; Public policy; Youth leadership; Community service; Nation building
Depositing User: Ms. Nur Faseha Mohd Kadim
Date Deposited: 10 Jun 2025 09:38
Last Modified: 10 Jun 2025 09:38
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117699
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