Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2002

Volume

6

Issue

4

Publication Title

Applied Developmental Science

First Page

189

Last Page

195

Abstract

This article reports on the early lessons from a multiphase, multimethod study of youth civic engagement. It uses insights from expert discussions along with a series of focus groups to explore how young adults approach politics, volunteerism, community, civic duty, and generational identity. The study finds many of the distinguishing characteristics of today's youth to be subtle and nuanced, which poses unique challenges for qualitative research of the generation. The important implications of language are discussed in detail.

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