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May 11, 2026Political Studies Review

Adolescents’ political interest: Associations with autonomous study motivation and perceived social conflict

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HKHanna KimJeonbuk National University

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Randomized trial examines associations of motivation and social conflict with political interest in adolescents, suggesting tailored civic education approaches.

Key Points

  • To explore the connections between autonomous academic motivation, perceived social conflict, and political interest in adolescents.
  • Analyzed national data from 7718 Korean adolescents.
  • Investigated correlations between study motivation, social conflict, and political interest across different age groups.
  • Utilized a framework based on self-determination theory and sociopolitical development perspectives.
  • Younger adolescents show a stronger connection between autonomous motivation and political interest.
  • Older adolescents demonstrate a stronger link between perceived social conflict and political interest.
  • Findings suggest a need for age-specific civic education approaches, focusing on curiosity and social awareness.

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Hanna Kim (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a01726d3a9f334c28272913https://doi.org/10.1177/14789299261445008
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