The book also emphasizes the significance of personal appeal, especially charm, as a key factor in shaping positive voter attitudes. While social media information is shown to have a strong influence, the book addresses the challenges posed by biased or misleading information. It also reveals that there are no significant differences between science and non-science students in how they form attitudes toward candidates, suggesting that candidate image and social media content resonate broadly across different demographic groups. This book provides insights into the growing role of social media in shaping political campaigns in the digital age.
Prof. Dr. Sabrina O. Sihombing, S.E., M.Bus. earned her Bachelor of Economics (S.E.) degree from Satya Wacana Christian University, Salatiga, in 1993. She then obtained a Master of Business (M.Bus.) in Marketing Management from Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, in 1995, and later completed her Doctoral (Dr.) degree in Marketing Management from Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, in 2004. Prof. Sabrina began her professional career as a Business Development Manager at PT Asia Niaga Prakarsatama and later served as Marketing Manager at PT Asia Inti Selera Tbk. In the academic field, she joined Universitas Pelita Harapan as a full-time lecturer and currently serves as the Head of the Doctoral Management Program at the university. Prof. Sabrina has strong expertise in teaching research methods, consumer behaviour, and marketing. Additionally, she is the Editor-in-Chief of a Sinta-accredited journal and a reviewer for various Scopus-indexed journals.