by Michael McDevitt
November 2009
A study of adolescents living in red and blue counties during the 2006 midterm elections shows a striking pattern of Democratic youth thriving in political expression and debate when exposed to Republican ideological climates. Democratic adolescents were more likely to talk with parents and friends about politics, disagree openly, test opinions, and listen to opponents if they lived in Republican counties compared with Democratic youth living in liberal or balanced counties. Compared to Republican youth residing in the same communities, Democratic youth in Republican counties were also more likely to engage in political discussion, to pay attention to news media, and to express confidence in their ability to comprehend campaign issues. The frequency of disagreeing in conversations predicted support for liberal activism. Disagreeing was a particularly strong predictor of supporting liberal activism for youth living in red counties.
These findings support the theory—proposed by McDevitt and colleagues in other studies—that young people sometimes express political identities through conflict and disagreement, not because they come to share the views of parents, teachers, or majorities in their communities. The research in summarized in CIRCLE Working Paper #68 “Spiral of Rebellion: Conflict Seeking of Democratic Adolescents in Republican Counties.”
The same pattern was not found for Republican youth in Democratic counties during the 2006 elections; they were not more politically expressive when exposed to hostile ideological climates. However, Republican identity (like Democratic identity) correlated with knowledge of the political parties. The results suggest that Democratic identity is frequently expressed in deliberative and conflict-seeking activities, while Republican identity is often grounded in knowledge. Overall, the study suggests the value of peer-centered, critical discussion as a strategy for youth political mobilization.
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I think that this is so true how democratic identity is generally expressed through conflict seeking activities while republican identities are grounded in knowledge. Using the facts versus ideology.
I am not sure that Republican identity correlated with knowledge of the political parties and as a result Republican identity is often grounded in knowledge
> Using the facts versus ideology.
I disagree. The ideology play the primary role for Democratic identity and Republican identity as well. May be Republicans are more pragmatic.
Youths speak based on what they actually believe that is right. Rather than listening to what older people, like their parents tell. That only proves that youths develop their attitude in choosing the right decision for themselves.
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The results on democratic identity & republican identity is quite correct & it’s true that youth must take active participation in politics.
These findings support the theory—proposed by McDevitt and colleagues in other studies—that young people sometimes express political identities through conflict and disagreement, not because they come to share the views of parents, teachers, or majorities in their communities. The research in summarized in CIRCLE Working Paper #68 “Spiral of Rebellion: Conflict Seeking of Democratic Adolescents in Republican Counties.” I wonder what this means folks.
Nice article, thanks for the information.
Overall, the study suggests the value of peer-centered, critical discussion as a strategy for youth political mobilization.
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The research in summarized in CIRCLE Working Paper #68 “Spiral of Rebellion: Conflict Seeking of Democratic Adolescents in Republican Counties.”
I was wondering if there is a link to this?
All youth, black white or whatever, express themselves politically and socially whether they realize it or not through clothes, hair, and language.
Anyone can politically express themselves.
The youth of today knows how to make their decision for themselves. Most of the time, they don’t even listen to elderly. In the first place, teenagers are more open minded compared to them.
Agree,I also think that this is so true how democratic identity is generally expressed through conflict seeking activities while republican identities are grounded in knowledge. Using the facts versus ideology.
Youth actually speak for what they think is acceptable. It’s very seldom that they actually listen to their elderly. They know how to make decision by using both of their heart and mind.
Perhaps they just dont fully understand politics.
I agree with Kin, perhaps they really dont understand this.
I also think that this is so true how democratic identity is generally expressed through conflict seeking activities while republican identities are grounded in knowledge.
Nice article, thanks for the information.
This is so true how democratic identity is generally expressed through conflict seeking activities while republican identities are grounded in knowledge. Using the facts versus ideology.
The youth of today knows how to make their decision for themselves.
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I disagree. The ideology play the primary role for Democratic identity and Republican identity as well. May be Republicans are more pragmatic.
Anything that gets the youth involved in politics is a good thing. Apathy is a problem these days.
The research in summarized in CIRCLE Working Paper #68 “Spiral of Rebellion: Conflict Seeking of Democratic Adolescents in Republican Counties.”
Our new generation are more active in participating on different organizations where they could express all their concerns, sentiments about a particular issue around them. In this way, they could actually improve their outlook in life.
Thats an interesting discussion.
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Thank you for this analysis. I’m student of sociological department. I need such surveys for my diploma. I think I can take this subject for the basis. Keep up your work.
Teenagers now are more aggressive compared to the previous generations. They usually stick to their beliefs and decide based on it. This attitude only proves that they are more independent now than before.
Youths speak based on what they actually believe that is right. Rather than listening to what older people, like their parents tell. I did read this blog and it was very interesting. I liked the second part the most.
youth have the energy and power to do things which the old people lack… Youths want to do things
It’s very seldom that they actually listen to their elderly. They know how to make decision by using both of their heart and mind.
The youth of today knows how to make their decision for themselves. Most of the time, they don’t even listen to elderly. Very useful post. Great information and presentation. The leaders of today build the future of tomorrow. Of course I am going to use this!
I disagree. The ideology play the primary role for Democratic identity and Republican identity as well. Thank you for highlighting this, keep up your good work.
It’s amazing what happens in a family when the children feel that they are actually allowed to disagree and talk openly about the issues of life. Relationships open up in a big way and kids are able to develop their own thinking. Funny how that works.
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I think this is so true how democratic identity is usually expressed through conflict-seeking activities, while Republicans identities are based on knowledge. Using the facts in front of the ideology.
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All the best, Mike
Most of the comments for some reason has no relevance to the subject
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The results on democratic identity & republican identity is quite correct & it’s true that youth must take active participation in politics.
Great post on plotics for young people.
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This conflict won’t end soon.
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anytime… everywhere… you will have a conflict between republicans and democrats.
I love interesting findings just like these. You can never really know what to make of it. Either way, thanks for the post!
Young people speak on the basis of what I really believe he’s right. Instead of listening to what older people like their parents tell them. That just shows that young people develop their attitudes in choosing the right decision for them.
These results support the theory proposed by McDevitt and colleagues in other studies, that young people sometimes complain about political identities through conflict and disagreement, not because they come to share the views of parents, teachers, or the majority in their communities.
Well worth the read. Thanks for sharing this information. I got a chance to know about this.
I was unhappy to read about this conflict.
However, that is life.
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Good post Circle. Youth politics is a tricky thing, let’s just hope we keep cultivating it in our kids.
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I dont know if an adolescent really knows what is democracy… they only guess
Overall, the study suggests the value of peer-centered, critical discussion as a strategy for youth political mobilization.
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Great blog, hope to read more from the youth of today.
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I disagree. Ideology plays the primary role of democratic and republican identity identity as well. It may be Republicans are more pragmatic.
it is a good news for us…. waiting for an update
Yeah I think that the results on the democratic identity & republican identity is correct and it is true that youth must take active participation in politics.
As you know all youth, black white or whatever, express themselves politically and socially whether they realize it or not through clothes, hair, and language.
All young, black, white or whatever, are expressed politically and socially if they realize or not through clothing, hair, and language.
As you know all youth, black white or whatever, express themselves politically and socially whether they realize it or not through clothes, hair, and language.
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Democratic adolescents were more likely to talk with parents and friends about politics, disagreeing openly, the views of evidence, and listen to the opponents if they lived in Republican counties compared to youth living in counties or balanced Liberal Democrats.
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I enjoyed reading this post. Thank you and keep up the good work.
Young people speak on the basis of what I really believe he’s right as first up gazebo. Instead of listening to what older people like their parents tell them.
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The research in summarized in CIRCLE Working Paper #68 “Spiral of Rebellion: Conflict Seeking of Democratic Adolescents in Republican Counties.”
Relationships open up in a big way and kids are able to develop their own thinking. Funny how that works.
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that young people sometimes express political identities through conflict and disagreement, not because they come to share the views of parents, teachers, or majorities in their communities.
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