I valet och kvalet : En undersökning kring förstagångsväljare i Nybro och vilka faktorer som påverkar deras väljarbeteenden

Sammanfattning: The democratic institutions are being challenged in many of the world's democracies, where more and more anti-democratic elements have gained influence in politics. The preservation of democracy depends on the coming generations believing that its values are something worth protecting. Sweden has high voter turnout among young voters. However, in the 2022 parliamentary election, turnout fell at the same time as more voted for right-wing parties, which is a break from the trend. In the wake of this, this study has tried to get closer to the first-time voters in Nybro to take part in their views on politics and social issues, to what extent they are interested in these and what factors influence them. The study has been based on the theory of framing and studies about right-wing populism. In addition, eight first-time voters were interviewed about their views and experiences of politics and society. The results show that the first-time voter's views of political issues depend on what framing they have. Also, the tendency to be politically interested has to do with his or her level of education, knowledge of the political system and insights into how political decisions affect his or her life.