Evaluating the Role of Social Media Platforms in Mitigating Digital Divides in Pakistani Youth Voting Behavior

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Context 1.2 Research Problem 1.3 Objectives and Aims 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Structure of the Thesis 2. Theoretical Framework 2.1 Digital Divide Conceptualization 2.2 Voting Behavior Theories 2.3 Social Media as a Mitigating Tool 3. Literature Review 3.1 Global Perspectives on Digital Divide 3.2 Digital Divide in Pakistan 3.3 Social Media Impact on Global Voting 3.4 Youth and Political Participation 4. Methodology 4.1 Research Design 4.2 Data Collection Methods 4.3 Sampling Strategy 4.4 Data Analysis Techniques 4.5 Ethical Considerations 5. Analysis of Social Media Platforms 5.1 Overview of Key Platforms 5.2 Platform Usage Among Pakistani Youth 5.3 Comparative Analysis of Platform Impact 6. Case Studies 6.1 Successful Campaigns 6.2 Platform-Specific Initiatives 6.3 Challenges Faced and Overcome 7. Discussion 7.1 Correlation Between Social Media and Voting 7.2 Role of Platforms in Reducing Divides 7.3 Implications for Policy and Strategy 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Recommendations for Stakeholders 8.3 Future Research Directions