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Download full textKiesa, Abby; Orlowski, Alexander P.; Levine, Peter; Both, Deborah; Kirby, Emily Hoban; Lopez, Mark Hugo; Marcelo, Karlo Barrios – Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), 2007
In 1993, The Charles F. Kettering Foundation published "College Students Talk Politics," a national study conducted by the Harwood Group and based on focus groups on ten American campuses. The study found, among other things, that students considered politics "irrelevant" to their lives and saw little purpose in ever actively participating in the…
Descriptors: College Students, Student Attitudes, Focus Groups, Political Attitudes
Marcelo, Karlo Barrios; Lopez, Mark Hugo; Kirby, Emily Hoban – Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), University of Maryland, 2007
Political scientists and sociologists have long established significant differences in civic engagement between women and men. Utilizing data from the 2006 Civic and Political Health of the Nation Survey, and several other sources, new information is provided on the civic engagement of youth, confidence in government, and following public affairs…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizen Participation, Gender Differences, National Surveys
Kirby, Emily Hoban; Marcelo, Karlo Barrios – Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), University of Maryland, 2006
On November 8th, CIRCLE released preliminary estimates showing that youth voter turnout rose to approximately 24% of eligible young voters between the ages of 18 and 29. This fact sheet presents information about young voters' political preferences, the issues that concerned them, and updated turnout estimates. Most of the information presented in…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Presidents, War, Elections
Kirby, Emily Hoban; Levine, Peter; Elrod, Brent – Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), University of Maryland, 2006
The Federal government supports programs designed to encourage civic participation and increase civic knowledge. This fact sheet summarizes current federal legislation intended to mandate or encourage civic education and service programs for young people. In addition, it contains a list of relevant federally funded programs. (Contains 4 endnotes.)…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Federal Government, Citizenship Education, Fundamental Concepts
Olander, Michael; Kirby, Emily Hoban; Schmitt, Krista – Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), University of Maryland, 2005
This fact sheet summarizes young people's attitudes toward three groups that are sometimes targets of intolerance: gays, immigrants, and racial minorities. In general, the data show that young Americans are the most tolerant age group and are growing more tolerant over time. However, their social circles and voluntary associations (such as…
Descriptors: Racial Discrimination, Immigration, Volunteers, Age Differences
