The Civic Implications of Kids' Participation with Digital Media

Project Description

This longitudinal study examined how digital media influences civic commitments, capacities and activities in late adolescence. We surveyed students in 2006 and 2007, and conducted a final survey in 2009. The goal was to examine how use of digital media for communication, information seeking, political/civic discussion and organization, and playing games affects young people's civic development, capacities, and activities.

Funding

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Publications

Kahne, J., Lee, NJ, Timpany Feezell, J. (2011). The Civic and Political Significance of Online Participatory Cultures and Youth Transitioning to Adulthood. 

Kahne, J., Middaugh, E., Lee, NJ, Timpany Feezell, J. (2011). Youth Online Activity and Exposure to Diverse Perspectives.

Kahne, J., Timpany Feezell, J., Lee, NJ. (2011). Digital Media Literacy Education and Online Civic and Political Participation.

Middaugh, E., Kahne, J. and Evans, C. (2008) Youth internet use and recruitment into civic and political participation. Presented at the 2008 annual meeting of the American Political Science Association, Boston, August, 2008.