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    An evaluation of political engagement pattern of university undergraduates in Kwara State, Nigeria
    (Social Studies Association of Nigeria, 2017-04) Okafor, I. P.; Jacob, O. A.; Oniye, R. K.; Jimoh, R. O.; Jacob, A. J.
    This paper evaluated the political engagement of university undergraduates in Kwara State, Nigeria. The research design used was descriptive survey method. The population for this study consisted of all the university undergraduates in Kwara State. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 100 undergraduates from each study level that is 200 to 400 level, totaling 300 undergraduates selected for the study. A researcher-designed questionnaire was used to elicit information on Political Engagement Pattern of the university undergraduates. The demographic data of the respondents were described using percentages, while cumulative means was used to answer research question 1. Hypotheses were tested using the t-test and ANOVA Statistical tools. Findings revealed that political engagement pattern of university undergraduates in Kwara State, Nigeria was high. It also revealed a significant difference in the political engagement of university undergraduates in Kwara State, Nigeria based on gender and level of study. Based on the findings of this study it was recommended that the politicians and the government should explain to the young people the importance of involvement in politics.