Factors influencing voting behaviors among first-time Voters in Cameroon

Low voter turnout among first-time voters in Cameroon poses a significant threat to the country's democratic development. Understanding the factors that influence their voting behaviour is crucial to addressing this issue. This study argues that convenience factors, advertising mediums, and social pressures play a significant role in shaping the voting decisions of first-time voters in Cameroon. The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors that influence voting behaviour among first-time voters in Cameroon, with a focus on identifying strategies to increase voter turnout. A quantitative research approach was employed, using a survey design to collect data from a sample of first-time voters in Cameroon. The data was analysed using statistical models to identify the relationships between the independent variables and voting intention. The study found that convenience factors, such as ease of registration and accessibility of polling stations, have the most significant influence on voting intention among first-time voters in Cameroon. Advertising mediums and social pressures were found to have minimal impact on voting behaviour. The study's results also indicate that the assumptions of homoscedasticity in linear regression analysis are met, suggesting that the variance of the errors is constant across all levels of the independent variables. Overall, this study contributes to our understanding of the factors that shape voting behaviours among first-time voters in Cameroon, providing valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders seeking to promote democratic participation among young people.