Abstract:

This study was conducted to examine political participation and its effects on the young citizens of Kabul city. The research was carried out using the survey method, and the statistical population included citizens of Kabul in the 18-35 age group. A double-sized sampling method was applied, and the sample volume was 533 respondents. The major findings of the research are; the average political participation, in general, is lower than the average of 1.99, political trust is low, socialization among young people has not been properly carried out, and religious commitment seems to be higher than the normal rate. Regression analysis has shown that among the independent variables, religious commitment has a significant and direct impact on political participation. The examination and measurement of political participation among ethnic groups and religious groups have shown that among the various ethnic groups residing in Kabul, Hazaara ethnic group and Shiite believers have the greatest political participation.

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