March 1996: Political Activity
March 1996: Political Activity
- Most respondents find Internet has them be more aware of issues that affect them
62% more aware, 35% same, 1% less
- Almost half have become more involved in issues that interest them
44% more involved, 53% same, 0% less
- More than half feel the Net has made government seem more personal and accessible
65% more personal and accessible, 31% same, 4% less
- Respondents are politically active. Net is also inducing new political activity
A: Proportion or individuals participating in that activity On-LineB: Proportion of On-Line activists who do NOT participate in activity off-line
A B
Contact government official 49% 26%
Obtain or distribute political information 29% 39%
Organize or sign a petition 19% 30%
Campaign for party or candidate 16% 9%
Join political group or organization 5% 42%
Organize or attend public meeting 4% 38%
Contribute money to campaign 2% 23%