The Depressing Consequences of Contentious Political Socialization

• In Event: Political Socialization in a Diverse and Polarized America

Brief Overview

Does politics contribute to rising youth depression? I analyze the Add Health, the NLSY, and an original survey of parent-child dyads to assess whether children who are political loners (be it at home, school, or region) experience more depression.

Author

• Christopher Ojeda, University of California-Merced