Young People's Civic Identity in the Digital Age

Julianne K. Viola is a social scientist investigating youth political engagement in a contemporary society characterised by technology use. She has written for The Conversation and has appeared on the BBC World Service. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University, a master’s degree from Harvard University, and a doctorate from the University of Oxford.

• 1 Introduction: The Need to Investigate the Civic Experiences of American Young People.- 2 Where Technology, Youth, and Civics Meet: A Springboard for Understanding Civic Identity.- 3 Findings: Presentations of the Adolescent Self in Contemporary Society.- 4 Findings: Civic Identity.- 5 Findings: Engaging in the Political World.- 6 Discussion and Conclusion: Youth Voice in Contemporary Society.- Appendices.