This study examines how disillusionment among American adolescents influenced their participation in protests post-2016. Using survey data, it finds a clear link between exposure to the resistance movement and increased likelihood of protest engagement.
Role Model Influence:
• Adolescents often emulate admired political figures or movements
• The resistance provided a visible example that sparked interest and action
• This emulation helped bridge generational divides in political participation
Protest Motivation:
• Disillusionment with politics was a major catalyst for protest activity
• Feelings of powerlessness drove some youth toward collective action
• Exposure to the resistance movement amplified these motivations
Why It Matters:
• These findings illuminate how generational divides manifest in political participation
• They offer insights into how social movements recruit young activists
| The Resistance As Role Model: Disillusionment and Protest Among American Adolescents After 2016 was authored by David Campbell and Christina Wolbrecht. It was published by Springer in Pol. Behav. in 2020. |
