Understanding covariates of
patterns of civic engagement, and changes in these patterns, could enhance efforts to promote young adults» civic engagement.
Understanding covariates of
patterns of civic engagement, and changes in these patterns, could enhance efforts to promote young adults» ci
With stunning consistency, virtually every indicator
of civic engagement currently available shows the same
pattern of increase followed by stagnation and decline — newspaper reading; TV news watching; attending political meetings; petition signing; running for public office; attending public meetings; serving as an officer or committee member in any local clubs or organizations; writing letters to the editor; participating in local meetings
of national organizations; attending religious services; socializing informally with friends, relatives or neighbors; attending club meetings; joining unions; entertaining friends at home; participating in picnics; eating the evening meal with the whole family; going out to bars, nightclubs, discos or taverns; playing cards; sending greeting cards; attending parties; playing sports; donating money as a percentage
of income; working on community projects; giving blood.
Nevertheless, I'm not certain that Campbell's use
of community service as a measure
of civic participation is a good predictor for voting
patterns and other forms
of adult
civic engagement.