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Factors Shaping Participation and Outcomes of Participation From Childhood Through Adolescence to Emerging Adulthood
Sun, April 27, 11:40am to 1:10pm MDT (11:40am to 1:10pm MDT), The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Terrace Level, Bluebird Ballroom Room 3HSession Type: Symposium
Abstract
This symposium explores the crucial role of educational institutions in shaping civic identity, behavior, and attitudes from childhood to emerging adulthood. Despite the acknowledged importance of these formative years, the mechanisms connecting educational experiences to civic engagement remain unclear. Using four unique panel datasets from the Netherlands, Germany, the United States, and Hong Kong, the symposium investigates how educational environments, social influences, and individual resources interact to influence civic participation across different life stages. Presentations cover topics such as classroom belonging, the Civic Voluntarism Model, social science learning, and social movement participation, offering insights into how diverse educational experiences shape civic development and engagement trajectories amidst social and political polarization.
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Chairs
Pascal Alscher, TU Dortmund University
Elisabeth Graf, TU Dortmund University
Frank Reichert, University of Hong Kong
Papers
Teachers and Peers Contribute to Children’s Sense of Belonging With Diverse Socioeconomic and Ethnic Backgrounds - Minke A. Krijnen, Leiden University; Björn Wansink, Utrecht University; Allison M. Ryan, University of Michigan; Yvonne H. M. van den Berg, Radboud University Nijmegen; Lian Van Vemde, Utrecht University; Tim Mainhard, Leiden University
The Relationship Between Social Science Learning Opportunities and Civic Outcomes Among High School Students - Joseph E. Kahne, University of California - Riverside; Benjamin T. Bowyer, University of California - Riverside
The Effect of Social Movement Participation on Gender Differences in Political Efficacy Among Young Adults - Frank Reichert, University of Hong Kong
Civic Engagement and the Civic Voluntarism Model: What Shapes Students’ Willingness to Participate During Adolescence? - Pascal Alscher, TU Dortmund University; Elisabeth Graf, TU Dortmund University; Nele McElvany, TU Dortmund University