Studies of Civic Action Among Children and Young Adults: A Research Synopsis
Many educators and policy makers argue that civic knowledge and engagement are crucial for citizenship and that the process of becoming a knowledgeable, engaged citizen begins early in the life course. In 2008 the Spencer Foundation launched a new initiative titled Civic Learning and Civic Action, which will foster research about three influences on such actions: motivation and other psychological processes, enabling learning experiences and environments, and contextual influences on individual and group actions. Ideally, this initiative will lead to innovations in knowledge, advancements in theoretical development, and improvements in educational policies and practices that foster civic action...
