Political trust of youth

A study in Balochistan

Master's Thesis from the year 2016 in the subject Sociology - Political Sociology, Majorities, Minorities, grade: A, , course: Sociology, language: English, abstract: The purpose of this study is to explore the level of political trust among youth. The study was conducted in Quetta city. A sample of 400 students was taken from three public sector universities of Balochistan. A questionnaire was designed to collect data from the students who were at the age group of 18-30. The results revealed that there was a negative correlation between age of the respondents and political trust, while party agenda and government policies were having positive correlation with political trust. To keep in mind the future role of youth in politics is essential for the democratic process. It is suggested that government should take necessary actions to provide proper youth policy and better facilities of health, education and employment. Similarily in order to provide better averment political parties should also give chance to youth in politics.