Civic Engagement among Latino Youth in Sonoma County

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Civic Engagement among Latino Youth in Sonoma
County

• Sonoma State University
• 2003

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Research Questions

• What is the degree of civic engagement of Latino
  Youth relative to other groups?
• What factors explain their differences o
  modalities for civic engagement?
• What type of educational intervention can affect
  their civic engagement?

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Conceptual Framework
Schooling Performance
Role Models
Age
Socio-economic Position
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Civic/ Community Engagement
Latino Condition
Altruistic Values
Gender
Family Background
Civics Knowledge
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Dimensions of Civic Engagement
Political Awareness and Civic Action
Community Service Volunteering
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Defining Latino Condition
Born in a Hispanic Country
Spanish Surname
Latino Condition
Spanish Language Skills
Parents born in Hispanic Country
Parents, years in U.S.
Language spoken at home
Others
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Defining Civics Knowledge
Civics Knowledge
Knowledge about Political System
Knowledge about the Economy
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Defining Family Background
Family Background
Parents Socioeconomic Position
Parents Civic Attitude
Parents Civic Activities
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Defining Altruistic Values
Religious Group Activities
Spirituality/ Religiosity
Altruistic Values (propensity to participate)
Self Confidence
Communitarism vs. Individualism
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Defining Socio-economic Position
Parents Occupation
Socio-economic position
Parents Education
Parents Immigration Status
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Defining School Performance
Schooling Performance
Grade Point Average
Organized Sport Activities
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Defining Political Civic Engagement
Student Council/ Government
Political Clubs
Political Civic Engagement
School Newspaper
Model United Nations
Other Groups/ Clubs
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Defining Community service/volunteering
Community Service/ Volunteering
Environmental Groups
Community Service
Mentoring