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Dominguez, Casey B. K.; Smith, Keith W.; Williams, J. Michael – Journal of Political Science Education, 2017
This study tests, and finds support, for the hypotheses that a student who majors in political science will have stronger feelings of political competence and will be more willing to engage in hypothetical political actions than two peer groups: (a) those who major in other fields and (b) those who show an interest in politics but have not studied…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Political Science, Majors (Students), Hypothesis Testing
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Hemphill, David; Leskowitz, Shari – Adult Education Quarterly: A Journal of Research and Theory, 2013
This study explored innovative alternative processes of living, learning, and knowledge sharing of a loosely knit community of anarchist, anticapitalist "Do-It-Yourself" (DIY) activists. Generated through participant observation and interviews, findings reinforced adult education theories--that adults can diagnose their own learning…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Informal Education, Independent Study, Self Efficacy
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Russell, Stephen T.; Muraco, Anna; Subramaniam, Aarti; Laub, Carolyn – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 2009
In the field of positive youth development programs, "empowerment" is used interchangeably with youth activism, leadership, civic participation and self-efficacy. However, few studies have captured what empowerment means to young people in diverse contexts. This article explores how youth define and experience empowerment in youth-led…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Student Empowerment, Youth Problems, Self Efficacy