The Internet and youth political participation

Authors

  • Mark E. Kann
  • Jeff Berry
  • Connor Grant
  • Phil Zager

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5210/fm.v12i8.1977

Abstract

In this article, the authors examine how American youths' contributions to three online worlds - participatory culture, political consumerism, and civic engagement - function as possible gateways to their increased political participation. Youth involvement in these three online worlds suggests that the Internet creates opportunities for youth involvement in politics and provides a measure of motivation, facilitation, and invitation for that involvement. Nonetheless, for reasons discussed, it remains an open question whether youths will take full advantage of these opportunities.

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Published

2007-08-06

How to Cite

Kann, M. E., Berry, J., Grant, C., & Zager, P. (2007). The Internet and youth political participation. First Monday, 12(8). https://doi.org/10.5210/fm.v12i8.1977