Profiles of Civically Engaged College Students

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Abstract

Drawing on data from American College Testing (ACT), this study employs logistic regression analysis to understand attributes of students who vary in their preference for civic behaviors in college. Profiles of students differ in civic expression related to gender, academic ability, religious involvement, high school leadership experiences, and college major.

Authors

• David J. Weerts, University of Minnesota

• Alberto F. Cabrera, University of Maryland