Economic and social disadvantage can affect young citizens' voter turnout

Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - 12:07 in Psychology & Sociology

A study recently published in the Journal of Social Issues illustrates how certain disadvantages experienced in adolescence, such as early pregnancy, dropping out of high school, being arrested, or going to an underprivileged school, contribute to lower voter turnout in young adulthood. In addition, the types of disadvantage vary across racial groups.

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