Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing
can be changed until it is faced -- James Baldwin

 
  
 
 
 
 
 
CIVIC IMPLICATIONS OF KIDS' PARTICIPATIONWITH DIGITAL MEDIA


Description

This longitudinal study examines how digital media influences civic commitments, capacities and activities in late adolescence. We surveyed students in 2006 and 2007, and will conduct a final survey in 2009. The goal is to examine how use of digital media for communication, information seeking, political/civic discussion and organization, and playing games affects young people's civic development, capacities, and activities.

For first year findings see: Digital Media Year 1 and Report Appendices.


Funding

Funded by The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation


Related Links

MacArthur Foundation Digital Media Ethnographic Study
MacArthur Foundation Digital Media

 

 

 

 

 


 
 

 
     
 

Civic Engagement Research Group
School of Education - Mills College, 5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94613
Tel 510.430.3359, Email civicsurvey@mills.edu