INFLUENCE OF POLITICAL OPINION ON ACADEMIC PERCEPTION AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Abstract

This study investigates the potential impact of political beliefs on academic perceptions among university students, diving into topics such as desire for studying, online political activity, and perceived bias in the academic environment. The key findings show a statistically significant relationship between political attitudes and academic perceptions, particularly in terms of learning motivation and online political activity. This association was explored further using different student groups depending on religion, gender, family income, and year level. Significant differences in perceived bias and online political involvement appeared among these groups, illustrating the complex link between political beliefs and academic judgments. Notably, sex, year level, working position, and family wealth did not show significant variations, implying that the influence of political attitudes on academic perceptions may interact with other social and demographic factors. These findings highlight the necessity of identifying the possible impact of political views on students' academic experiences, as well as the importance of establishing inclusive and equitable learning environments that embrace varied ideas while minimizing bias. Future research should look deeper into the exact mechanisms underlying the observed relationships, as well as investigate treatments that effectively cater to students' diverse political and academic demands.