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.

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

Publications

Kahne, J., Lee, NJ, Timpany Feezell, J. (2011). The Civic and Political Significance of Online Participatory Cultures and Youth Transitioning to Adulthood.

Kahne, J., Middaugh, E., Lee, NJ, Timpany Feezell, J. (2011). Youth Online Activity and Exposure to Diverse Perspectives.

Kahne, J., Timpany Feezell, J., Lee, NJ. (2011). Digital Media Literacy Education and Online Civic and Political Participatiton.

Kahne, J. and Middaugh, E. (2007). The Civic Implications of Youth Engagement with Digital Media: A Quantitative Study (unpublished report)

Middaugh, E., Kahne, J. and Evans, C. (2008) Youth internet use and recruitment into civic and political participation. Presented at the 2008 annual meeting of the American Political Science Association, Boston, August, 2008.

Related Links
MacArthur Foundation Digital Media Ethnographic Study
MacArthur Foundation Digital Media