A conceptual model of intergroup contact, social capital, and youth civic engagement for diverse democracy

Samantha L. Powers, N. Webster
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ABSTRACT Civic engagement is a critical component of diverse democracy, and youth have the capacity for meaningful engagement to create a more equitable society for all. Preparing youth for active participation in a diverse democracy entails supporting the development of diverse social relationships with a particular focus on providing experiences that stimulate positive intergroup contact between individuals from different racial and ethnic backgrounds. This paper outlines a conceptual model from which to understand the complex relationships between intergroup contact, social capital, and civic engagement. Of particular interest is the way in which intergroup contact can bring about changes in attitudes and behaviors relevant to youth civic engagement through the mediating factors of cultural awareness, prejudice reduction, awareness of systemic inequality, and social capital. In considering how these factors support one another and interact to encourage a trajectory of civic growth for diverse democracy, one can recognize and demonstrate a higher relational value of youth civic engagement.
多元民主的族群间接触、社会资本和青年公民参与的概念模型
公民参与是多元化民主的重要组成部分,青年有能力进行有意义的参与,为所有人创造一个更加公平的社会。为青年积极参与多样化的民主作好准备,需要支持发展多样化的社会关系,特别注重提供刺激来自不同种族和族裔背景的个人之间积极的群体间接触的经验。本文概述了一个概念模型,从中可以理解群体间接触、社会资本和公民参与之间的复杂关系。特别令人感兴趣的是,群体间接触如何通过文化意识、减少偏见、意识到系统性不平等和社会资本等中介因素,带来与青年公民参与相关的态度和行为的变化。在考虑这些因素如何相互支持和相互作用以鼓励多元化民主的公民成长轨迹时,人们可以认识到并展示青年公民参与的更高关系价值。
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