Perceived threat and political incivility during the 2021 general elections in Uganda

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to find out the relationship between perceived threat and political incivility during elections in Uganda. the study adopted a correlational cross sectional survey design with a sample size of one hundred twenty three respondents. Data was analyzed using a statistical package foe social scientists (SPSS) computer programme. Results indicated that there was a positve significant relationship between perceived threat and political incivility. In conclusion, perceived threat had a significant influence on political incivility.