Mora Rojo, JorgeTomás, JoseYeste Moreno, VíctorCebrián, Eduardo2026-05-202026-05-202026Mora Rojo, J., Tomás, J. M., Yeste, V., & Cebrián, E. (2026). Explaining electoral abstention among university students in the region of valencia (Spain): The role of information sources, political attitudes, and civic engagement. Human Affairs. https://doi.org/10.1515/humaff-2025-00961210-30551337-401Xhttps://hdl.handle.net/11268/17109This study investigates the factors influencing electoral abstention among university students in the Region of Valencia, focusing on their civic engagement, political attitudes, media consumption patterns, and socio-demographic characteristics. A cross-sectional survey using a non-probabilistic intentional sample of 470 undergraduate students was conducted.engCiencias, ingeniería y diseñojournal article10.1515/humaff-2025-0096embargoed accessParticipación políticaEleccionesJovenGoal 16: Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies