Field work: 24-26 May 2008
Sample Size: 1200 Young Palestinians (16-25 years) in the West Bank & Gaza
Margin of error: + 3
Introduction
The Arab World for Research and Development, (AWRAD) conducted a specialized opinion poll May 24-26 on the status of Palestinian youth and their political participation. A representative sample of 1200 Palestinian young women and men (16-25 years old) representing all districts in the West Bank and Gaza was interviewed. This poll is part of a study that AWRAD has launched to address youth issues and their social and political participation.
The results of this poll will be incorporated in the study, which seeks to understand the internal and external factors that affect the participation of youth in social, economic and political life. In particular, the study also seeks to assess how youth view political parties, especially the Fateh movement.
More importantly, the study will provide political parties and youth groups an opportunity to reassess their approaches and tools in involving Palestinian youth.
Highlights
This poll shows the following significant findings and trends:
- 61% of the youth intend to vote in any upcoming national election.
- 70% describe themselves as politically (inactive) or (nearly inactive).
- 73% oppose discussing internal politics and parties in mosques.
- 88% oppose the use of religion in election campaigns.
- 53% say that they will vote for Fateh; 28% say that they will vote for Hamas.
- 74% of Fateh youth support the convening of the Sixth Congress before the end of the year.
- 35% of the youth say that their parents make decisions on their behalf.
- 30% of the youth smoke Argela (water-pipe); 37% of the males and 12% of the females.
- 54% of the youth use the internet.
- 50% of Gaza youth and 43% of West Bank youth do not use the internet.
- Ma'an Electronic News Website is the most popular among youth, followed by Al-Quds Newspaper Website, Dunia Al Watan, and Firas Press Website.
- Al-Jazeera is the most watched TV station for news, followed by MBC, Palestine, Al Aqsa, and Al Arabeya.
- Ajyal Radio station is the most listened to station by youth, followed by Al Aqsa Radio, Quran Station, Marah, and Gaza F.M.
- 47% of the youth say that they do not read newspapers or magazines
For More Details, please see the following:
English Report
Arabic Report
- For more information, please contact Team Leader - Dr. Nader Said.
- With support from the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI)