Young People's Voluntary and Campaigning Activities as Sources of Political Education.

Roker, Debi; Player, Katie; Coleman, John

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Publication Date: 1999

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Young People's Voluntary and Campaigning Activities as Sources of Political Education.

Roker, Debi; Player, Katie; Coleman, John

Oxford Review of Education, v25 n1-2 p185-98 Mar-Jun 1999

Discusses political apathy and alienation among youth, challenging this negative image. Describes empirical research that demonstrates a high level of engagement by young people in social activism and community activities, focuses on factors influencing young people's participation, and demonstrates that volunteering and campaigning affect young people's political development. (CMK)

Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescents, Educational Research, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Political Campaigns, Social Action, Social Influences, Student Participation, Volunteers

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)

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