The Effect of Social Media on Iranian Citizens’ Electoral Participation and Political Action

The present age is called the of communication. Undoubtedly, in all matters world, most incredible information on shoulders mass media. Today, media have influenced identity contemporary man by expanding geographical, cultural and political boundaries so that modern can be identity. increasing role new means communication various parts human life has led to multiple fields. One area social participation. paper sought test effect Iranian citizens’ willingness electoral participation actions using World Values Survey (WVS) wave 7 data release (49 countries/territories). results show indirectly, through mediator variable trust, reduces individuals participate elections. Moreover, media, both directly increases engage protests.