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March 7, 2026Open Access

Pathways to Political Interest: The Role of Discrimination and Social Participation in Adolescents' Political Development

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EWEmilia Sofia Weidman

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Article explores how discrimination and social participation shape political interest in adolescents, suggesting important implications for political integration.

Key Points

  • This research aims to clarify the role of discrimination and social participation in shaping political interest among adolescents, particularly those with immigrant backgrounds.
  • Analyzed data from the Children of Immigrants Longitudinal Survey in Four European Countries.
  • Examined various discrimination experiences of youth.
  • Utilized linear regression models to assess the effects on political interest.
  • Both discrimination experiences and social participation contribute positively to political interest.
  • The interaction effect between discrimination and social participation did not amplify political interest as expected.

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Emilia Sofia Weidman (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69abc2255af8044f7a4eb726https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18874174
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