Youth Civic Engagement: A Holistic Working Definition in a Global Context

• In Event: AERA Virtual Poster Session 4
  In Poster Session: SEL Poster Session

Abstract

This paper seeks to define youth civic engagement within a global context through a meta-analysis of literature on youth civic engagement around the globe. Through our analysis, we present a conceptual model that encapsulates a holistic, globally relevant definition of youth civic engagement. The findings suggest that youth civic engagement on a global scale can be understood through the interplay of civic capacity, civic motivation in response to sociopolitical factors, and civic behaviors.

Authors

• Yu-Chen Chiu, The Pennsylvania State University

• Nicole Webster, The Pennsylvania State University

• Samantha Powers

• Mallen Marlowe

• Halima Therese Gbaguidi