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Youth civic development: historical context and emerging issues.

Constance A Flanagan¹, Brian D Christens

¹University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA. caflanagan@wisc.edu

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Youth development research highlights young people as community assets. The field now emphasizes civic incorporation for marginalized groups, focusing on justice and collective action.

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Area of Science:

Youth Development Studies
Civic Engagement Research

Background:

The civic domain is increasingly recognized in youth development scholarship and practice.
Historically, the field has viewed youth as valuable contributors to their communities.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the integration of research and practice in youth development.
To focus on the civic incorporation of marginalized youth populations.
To examine themes of justice, social responsibility, critical consciousness, and collective action within human development.

Main Methods:

This work integrates existing research and practical applications.
It analyzes the civic incorporation of marginalized groups.
The study considers themes relevant to human development.

Main Results:

The field is advancing by integrating research and practice.
There is a growing focus on including marginalized youth in civic life.
Key themes such as justice and collective action are being explored.

Conclusions:

Youth development scholarship is evolving to include civic engagement.
The field is actively working towards the civic incorporation of marginalized youth.
Broader human development concepts are being integrated into youth civic work.