Influences of Media Exposure, Interpersonal Attraction, and Parasocial Interaction on Political Self-Efficacy and Voting Intentions in the 2023 Thai General Election

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Peerawat Tan-intaraarj

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This study investigates the impact of media exposure, interpersonal attraction, attributional confidence, and parasocial interaction on political self-efficacy and voting intention in the context of the May 14, 2023, Thai General Election, focusing on voters' interaction with prime ministerial candidates. Surveying 400 Thai citizens, the research finds that task attraction is a significant predictor of attributional confidence, while both task attraction and parasocial interaction are key determinants for political self-efficacy and voting intention. Notably, higher levels of task attraction, parasocial interaction, and physical attraction correspond to increased political self-efficacy and intention to vote for the associated candidate. The study contributes valuable insights to political communication research, offering practical implications for political campaigns and media organizations in building trust and confidence among voters. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of media literacy for informed decision-making in elections.

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