ERIC Number: EJ1416495
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 27
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ISSN: ISSN-0042-0859
EISSN: EISSN-1552-8340
Fostering Youth Sociopolitical Action: The Roles of Critical Reflection, Sociopolitical Efficacy, and Transformative Student Voice
Carlos P. Hipolito-Delgado; Dane Stickney; Ben Kirshner; Courtney Donovan
Urban Education, v59 n4 p1132-1158 2024
Critical pedagogies often prioritize critical thinking and social awareness at the expense of preparing urban youth for social action. Though sociopolitical efficacy is argued to bridge critical reflection and social action, this relationship is undetermined. We argue that critical reflection and sociopolitical efficacy are independent predictors of sociopolitical action. We surveyed 158 high-school students and found that critical reflection and sociopolitical efficacy were positively related to sociopolitical action. Additionally, participation in transformative student voice (TSV) and classroom leadership opportunities positively influenced sociopolitical efficacy. We argue that educators and community organizers should promote leadership development and TSV activities to encourage youth sociopolitical efficacy and action.
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Critical Thinking, Consciousness Raising, Political Socialization, Activism, Social Action, High School Students, Urban Youth, Social Change, Political Issues, Reflection, Self Efficacy, Student Empowerment, Transformative Learning, Student Development, Leadership, Student Participation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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