A Demonstration That School-Based Required Service Does Not Deter—But Heightens—Volunteerism

A Demonstration That School-Based Required Service Does Not Deter—But Heightens—Volunteerism

The literature on civic engagement points to a number of factors that shape the socialization process, such as family background, socioeconomic status, school involvement, and location and type of community. Because service is believed to foster a sense of civic identity, many policy makers and educ...

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Published in:PS, political science & politics political science & politics, 2003-04, Vol.36 (2), p.281-286
Main Authors: Metz, Edward, Youniss, James
Format: Article
Language:eng
Subjects:
Adolescents
Boston, Massachusetts
Citizen Participation
Civil rights
Civil Society
Community Services
Design
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Grade point average
High School Students
High schools
Learning
Motivation
Nursing homes
Political Development
Regression analysis
Religion
Religious organizations
Social activism
Students
TEACHER SYMPOSIUM
Volunteer labor
Volunteerism
Volunteers
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Summary:The literature on civic engagement points to a number of factors that shape the socialization process, such as family background, socioeconomic status, school involvement, and location and type of community. Because service is believed to foster a sense of civic identity, many policy makers and educators have called upon school districts to implement programs requiring students to perform service as a prerequisite for graduation.
ISSN:1049-0965
1537-5935