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E-voting system adoption and its impact on voter turnout in Nigeria

Ahmad, Sabo (2016) E-voting system adoption and its impact on voter turnout in Nigeria. PhD. thesis, Universiti Utara Malaysia.

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Abstract

There are numerous problems ascribed to the existing ballot paper voting system in Nigeria. Some of the identified problems include multiple voting, under aged voting, intimidation of voters and miscomputation or falsification of election results. The consequences of the flawed voting system often lead to political apathy as well as
decreased voter turnout. Consequently, the government plans to introduce e-voting system
in order to enhance fiee, fair and credible elections as well as improve voter turnout.
However, the e-voting system could be a solution to the problem of low turnout if it influences the electorates to participate in elections. Thus, this study is aimed at investigating factors that influence e-voting system adoption and its impact on voter turnout. By blending theories of Rational Choice, Diffusion of Innovation, Trust Model
and Self-efficacy construct, the study conceptualized a model of election participation
using e-voting system. Using combined methods of survey instrument and semi-structured interviews, data were collected from voters, government officials and political party officials across three States of the Northeastern Nigeria. Using PLS-SEM approach, the model demonstrated significant influence of technological attributes, trust and computer self-efficacy variables as determinants of intention to adopt e-voting system. In addition, the study demonstrated the significance of the adoption variables in influencing voter rational decision to participate in election using e-voting system. Potential challenges of evoting adoption identified through thematic analysis include institutional, sociopsychological, technological and infrastructural challenges, while strengthening
institutional framework, technological proficiency, effective information dissemination and provision of adequate requisite facilities were identified among other remedies to the challenges of e-voting adoption. The study has significant contributions to theory and practice of information system, participatory public policy and democracy. It also provides policy makers and practitioners with the understanding of e-voting adoption for strategic
planning and decisions towards the desired voting system.

Item Type: Thesis (PhD.)
Supervisor : John Abdullah, Siti Alida and Arshad, Rozita
Item ID: 6512
Uncontrolled Keywords: e-Voting Adoption, Intention to Participate in Election, Voter Turnout, Rational Choice Theory, Nigeria.
Subjects: J Political Science > JF Political institutions (General)
T Technology > T Technology (General)
Divisions: Ghazali Shafie Graduate School of Government
Date Deposited: 23 Apr 2018 08:24
Last Modified: 05 Apr 2021 01:41
Department: Ghazali Shafie Graduate School of Government
Name: John Abdullah, Siti Alida and Arshad, Rozita
URI: https://etd.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/6512

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