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Contextual factors shaping diverse political action: A commentary on the special issue on adolescent political
Aixa D Marchand1, Nkemka U Anyiwo2
1Rhodes College, 2000 North Parkway, Memphis, TN 38112-1690, United States.
Abstract:
This timely special issue on political development broadens the empirical conversation around how adolescents are engaging politically and civically, what factors shape their involvement, how their involvement impacts their wellbeing, and how to engage diverse populations of youth in the political system. From the perspectives of critical consciousness and sociopolitical development, we reflect on two themes in particular: the importance of context and the various ways in which political development and involvement is conceptualized and defined. We conclude with suggestions for future empirical work and implications for policy and practice.
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