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Peer reviewedMerelman, Richard M.; King, Gary – Social Science Quarterly, 1986
Examines three theories of the impact of early learning on the development of political activism among young Americans. Provides a typology of political activity and investigates the influence of political and social psychological variables. Concludes that early learning contributes markedly to the development of political activism. (TRS)
Descriptors: Activism, Adolescents, Participation, Political Attitudes
Peer reviewedBarkenbus, Jack N. – Social Science Quarterly, 1984
Despite large-scale public opposition to civilian nuclear power in the United States and France, only in the former country has the opposition been successful in halting further commercialization of this energy technology. A major reason is that France's political structure provides relatively few access points for the expression of opposition.…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Dissent, Nuclear Energy, Political Attitudes
Peer reviewedCary, Charles D. – Social Science Quarterly, 1974
The author examines the influence of peer groups on the formation of young people's political orientations and predispositions toward political behavior. Analysis of the findings leads to conclusions about the existence of a "teen culture" in the Soviet Union and the socializing capability of the politically-inspired youth organizations.…
Descriptors: Peer Groups, Peer Relationship, Political Attitudes, Political Influences
Peer reviewedSeligson, Mitchell A. – Social Science Quarterly, 1980
Discusses weakness of traditionally accepted measures of political efficacy and presents a new measure based on problem solving. Political efficacy is defined as the feeling that an individual political action can have an impact on the political process. (Author/KC)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Measurement Techniques, Political Attitudes, Political Influences
Peer reviewedHansen, Susan B.; And Others – Social Science Quarterly, 1976
The author examines the consequences of women's participation in politics. Sex differences in participation and social attitudes are compared, and the political impact of the views of women Democrats and Republicans are discussed. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Abortions, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Females, Feminism
Peer reviewedHeggan, Jon P. – Social Science Quarterly, 1971
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Behavioral Science Research, Concept Formation, Moral Values
Peer reviewedJennings, M. Kent – Social Science Quarterly, 1974
The author uses a national sample of high school seniors and utilizes the school as the unit of analysis to study the effects of family background and school characteristics on political orientation. The results indicated parental education to be the most consistent predictor. (DE)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Family Influence, Family Role, High School Students
Peer reviewedGrove, John D.; And Others – Social Science Quarterly, 1974
Political socialization and political ideology as sources of educational discontent are analyzed among a national sample of 1,811 academically successful, college-bound high school seniors. The findings indicate a substantial level of student dissatisfaction primarily caused by student alienation and formal curriculum. (Author/DE)
Descriptors: Curriculum Problems, Educational Problems, National Surveys, Political Attitudes
