The Influence of Foreign Policy Issues on Voting Behavior and Electoral Preferences: A Systematic Review
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Jun 27, 2026
Keywords:
Electoral Behavior ,
Electoral Preferences ,
Foreign Policy ,
Political Information ,
Transnational Influence,
Voting Behavior
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Norhamida M Monib
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Background: Increasing global interconnectedness has strengthened the role of foreign policy issues in shaping domestic electoral behavior beyond traditional determinants such as economic conditions and ideology.
Objective: This study systematically reviews the influence of foreign policy issues on voting behavior and electoral preferences.
Methods: A systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA framework. Studies published between 2020 and 2025 were identified through major academic databases using predefined inclusion criteria. Fourteen eligible studies were critically appraised using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal Tool and synthesized using the Synthesis Without Meta-Analysis (SWiM) guidelines.
Results: The review shows that foreign policy issues significantly influence voting behavior, particularly through political information, communication strategies, and transnational political dynamics. Exposure to political information, especially negative framing, shapes voter perceptions and participation, while political mobilization, economic conditions, and psychological factors further affect electoral preferences across different political contexts.
Conclusion: Voting behavior is shaped by the interaction of domestic and international factors. As foreign policy becomes increasingly salient in contemporary politics, incorporating transnational and informational dimensions is essential for understanding electoral decision-making.
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Monib, N. M. (2026). The Influence of Foreign Policy Issues on Voting Behavior and Electoral Preferences: A Systematic Review. Journal of Governance, Society and Public Policy, 1(1), 18–38. Retrieved from https://ejournal.anjasana.com/jgspp/article/view/36
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Electoral Preferences ,
Foreign Policy ,
Political Information ,
Transnational Influence,
Voting Behavior
Main Article Content
Norhamida M Monib
Abstract
Background: Increasing global interconnectedness has strengthened the role of foreign policy issues in shaping domestic electoral behavior beyond traditional determinants such as economic conditions and ideology.
Objective: This study systematically reviews the influence of foreign policy issues on voting behavior and electoral preferences.
Methods: A systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA framework. Studies published between 2020 and 2025 were identified through major academic databases using predefined inclusion criteria. Fourteen eligible studies were critically appraised using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal Tool and synthesized using the Synthesis Without Meta-Analysis (SWiM) guidelines.
Results: The review shows that foreign policy issues significantly influence voting behavior, particularly through political information, communication strategies, and transnational political dynamics. Exposure to political information, especially negative framing, shapes voter perceptions and participation, while political mobilization, economic conditions, and psychological factors further affect electoral preferences across different political contexts.
Conclusion: Voting behavior is shaped by the interaction of domestic and international factors. As foreign policy becomes increasingly salient in contemporary politics, incorporating transnational and informational dimensions is essential for understanding electoral decision-making.
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Copyright (c) 2026 Norhamida M Monib
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.