Role of Media on political socialization of Graduate students in west Tripura District

The media has been perceived as a powerful agent of political socialization, influencing the political attitudes and behaviour of voters and non-voters alike. The survey commissioned a study on university students in West Tripura district to investigate the effects of print, television and online news on the political socialization of university student. In addition it seeks to explain the role of the media as an effective agent of political socialization of university students. West Tripura District. The results indicate that newspaper and television news use significantly predicted internal political effectiveness and the purpose of participating in politics. Media ‘nationality’, the motivation to apply for permanent residence, and the period of stay in the United States were explored for possible moderation of media influence in political socialization. The results are discussed within the framework of media influence in political socialization in West Tripura’s. In addition it seeks to explain the role of the media as an effective agent of political socialization of university students of West Tripura District. The results indicate that newspaper and television news use significantly predicted internal political effectiveness and the purpose of participating in politics. The results are discussed within the framework of media influence in political socialization in West Tripura