| ID | 116476 |
| Title Proper | Simulating 2008 |
| Other Title Information | a mock presidential election's impact on civic engagement |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Deitz, Janna L ; Boeckelman, Keith |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Young adults have particularly low levels of civic engagement. Incorporating experiential learning activities as part of the political science curriculum shows promise to reverse this trend. We analyze the impact of a mock presidential election simulation on the civic engagement of college-aged students. Exit surveys of student participants and a one-year follow-up survey confirm that this experiential learning activity had a positive effect on participants' levels of political knowledge, their interest in public life, and their attitudes about government in general. |
| `In' analytical Note | Political Science and Politics Vol. 45, No.4; Oct 2012: p.743-747 |
| Journal Source | Political Science and Politics Vol. 45, No.4; Oct 2012: p.743-747 |
| Key Words | Civic Engagement ; Young Adults ; Political Science ; Mock Presidential Election |