The psychology of citizenship and civic engagement / S. Mark Pancer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pancer, S. Mark, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Citizenship--Psychological aspects.

Citizenship.

Political participation--Psychological aspects.

Political participation.

Community development--Psychological aspects.

Community development.

Political psychology.

Physical Description:

x, 211 pages ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2015]

Summary:

"Citizens' sense of responsibility to their community and to their nation is becoming a topic of growing concern. Recent research indicates that citizens of the United States and many other nations have become increasingly disconnected from their fellow community members, and when this connection is lost, individuals begin to suffer. They experience poorer health, achieve lower academic and employment success, and are at risk for the development of a host of social problems. On a broader level, states and countries whose citizens feel detached from their communities show higher levels of crime, a greater incidence of disease, and even higher mortality rates. In The Psychology of Citizenship and Civic Engagement, S. Mark Pancer explores the development of civic engagement, the factors that influence its development, and the impacts of civic involvement on the individual, the community, and society. Pancer examines civic engagement over the lifespan and how the effects of early experiences and influences exerted by peers, families, and religious organizations shape adult involvement. By addressing civic engagement from a systemic as well as individual perspective, this book discusses the role that factors such as government policy, culture, and socioeconomic status play in fostering (or inhibiting) a person's civic connections. Pancer also works toward a solution to increase active citizenship by identifying gaps in research and theory and outlining ways in which scholarly work on civic engagement can inform policy and practice, with the aim to foster individuals sense of responsibility and community connection. By bringing together a large body of research from psychology, political science, sociology, education, and public health, Pancer provides readers with a comprehensive account of what science tells us about civic engagement"-- Provided by publisher.

"In The Psychology of Citizenship and Civic Engagement, S. Mark Pancer explores the development of civic engagement, the factors that influence its development, and the impacts of civic involvement on the individual, the community, and society"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note:

Chapter 1: Citizenship and Civic engagement: An Introduction

Chapter 2: The Influence of Parents, Families, and Peers on Civic Engagement

Chapter 3: The Influence of Schools and Neighborhoods on Civic Engagement

Chapter 4: The Influence of Places of Work and Worship on Civic Engagement

Chapter 5: Societal Influences on Civic Engagement

Chapter 6: Impacts of Civic Engagement on Youth

Chapter 7: Impacts of Civic Engagement on Adults

Chapter 8: Impacts of Civic Engagement on Programs, Organizations, Neighborhoods, and Society

Chapter 9: The Why's and Wherefore's of Civic Engagement

Chapter 10: Building Citizenship through Research, Programs, and Policy

References

About the Author

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780199752126

0199752125

OCLC:

889522423