Adolescents Hold Differing Views On Civic And Political Activity
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - 09:28
in Psychology & Sociology
A new study of finds that on the whole, teens consider civic activity to be obligatory. The study also reveals that boys place a higher priority on political activities while girls place a higher priority on community service. The study also shows that the more teens take part in civic activities, the less they see such involvement as a personal issue and the more they view it as an obligation.
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