Social capital, diffusion of innovation and political engagement: views of millennials

Autor: Putra, Hafrizal Okta Ade, Taifur, Werry Darta, Games, Donard, Handra, Hefrizal
Zdroj: International Journal of Sustainable Society; 2022, Vol. 14 Issue: 1 p1-16, 16p
Abstrakt: The millennial generation holds the power of a nation, and the future of the nation is in their hands. Moreover, phenomena, issues, and dynamics that occur in the millennial generation demographics related to social capital, diffusion of innovation, and political engagement are interesting subjects to discuss. This research was conducted in Padang, capital city of West Sumatra. Besides, the participants were millennials with the age of 19 to 38 years from various educational backgrounds, professions and domiciles. The purpose of this study is to analyse social capital on the diffusion of innovation, and social capital on political engagement. Based on the results of hypothesis testing, social capital positively and significantly contributes on the diffusion of innovation and political engagement.
Databáze: Supplemental Index