Quantifying Public E-Participation through Social Media in Government Decision Making
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https://doi.org/10.61453/INTIj.202504Keywords:
E-participation, E-government, Social Media, Information Systems, Survey InstrumentAbstract
The evolution of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has enabled governments to implement online services, enhancing citizen participation in decision-making. Within e-government initiatives, e-participation plays a critical role in shaping public policies. However, a significant gap remains—the lack of a reliable instrument to measure and assess public e-participation through social media in government decision-making. Existing studies have explored e-participation factors but have not provided a validated tool for systematically evaluating this engagement. This study aims to bridge this gap by developing a reliable instrument based on a pilot study. A structured survey instrument was designed and validated through expert review and a pilot study involving 35 respondents. Statistical validation confirmed high construct reliability (Cronbach’s alpha > 0.6), ensuring the instrument's suitability for further research and practical application. The findings contribute to both academic literature and policymaking by providing a validated framework for assessing and enhancing citizen engagement in e-government.
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