Political Attitudes: Interpersonal Sources for White, American Youth.

Woelfel, John C.

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Political Attitudes: Interpersonal Sources for White, American Youth

Woelfel, John C.

Youth and Society, 9, 4, 433-52, Jun 78

This paper identifies the politically significant others for 154 6th, 9th, and 12th grade respondents for the following topics: political parties, the presidency, Richard Nixon, and the war in Vietnam. Parents emerge as the most influential individual political socialization agent, with peers a close second. (Author/AM)

Descriptors: Aspiration, Elementary Secondary Education, Parent Influence, Peer Groups, Political Attitudes, Political Issues, Political Socialization, Questionnaires, White Students

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