The myth of generations of disengaged youth has been shattered by increases in youth turnout in the 2004, 2006, and 2008 primaries. Young Americans are responsi

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Engaging youth in civic life has become a central concern to a broad array of researchers in a variety of academic fields as well to policy makers and practitio

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What exactly is civic and political participation? What factors influence young people’s participation? How can we encourage youth to actively participate in