Examining the Relationship Between Identity Dimensions of Individuals and Political Consent

This study aims to examine the predictive role of individuals' identity dimensions on the dimensions of political consent. The study, conducted in 2024, included 49 men (16.5%) and 248 women (83.5%) aged between 18 and 25. The data collection tools used in the study were the Personal Information Form (PIF), the Dimensions of Identity Development Scale (DIDS), and the Political Consent Scale (PCS). Pearson correlation analysis was conducted to determine the relationships between the variables in the study. Subsequently, the predictive role of identity dimensions on political consent dimensions was examined through path analysis. The results of the path analysis revealed that the identification with commitment (IWC) and exploration in breadth (EIB) dimensions of identity development significantly predicted the responsibility dimension of political consent, accounting for 20% of the variance in this variable. Furthermore, the exploration in breadth and ruminative exploration (RE) dimensions significantly predicted the truth dimension of political consent, accounting for 94% of the variance. Another finding indicated that the IWC, commitment making (CM), and RE dimensions of identity development significantly predicted the competence dimension of political consent, explaining 82% of the variance in this variable. Finally, IWC, CM, exploration in depth (EID), and RE dimensions significantly predicted the freewill dimension of political consent, also explaining 82% of the variance. The findings were discussed in light of the existing literature, and various recommendations are provided.