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Civic Identity

2021
Central to this investigation of collective identity are the foundation myths, and their associated stories, of the Cypriot poleis. Assessment of their construction, and maintenance, in literary texts, followed by study of the celebration of myths in material culture in local contexts by insiders and outsiders, contribute to the evolving picture of ...
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Civic Identity in Emerging Adulthood

European Journal of Psychological Assessment, 2023
Abstract: Civic identity refers to beliefs, emotions, and experiences of individuals regarding their membership in a particular community and the perceived opportunities for their civic participation. It represents one of the most important predictors of civic engagement, yet there is little empirical evidence on its development in diverse samples. To
Žan Lep, Maja Zupančič
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Identity and civic engagement in adolescence

Journal of Adolescence, 2011
ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study was to examine the links between identity (statuses and processes) and adolescent civic engagement (volunteer and political participation). Participants were 392 Italian high school students (42% males) aged 14–20 years (Mage = 16.23 years; SDage = 1.53) who completed a self‐report questionnaire.
CROCETTI, ELISABETTA, Jahromi, Parissa, Meeus, Wim   +2 more
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Civic Identities

2006
AbstractThis chapter shows that the two congregational models of the relationship between religion and civic life found in ethnic-specific and multiethnic churches provide Korean Americans with resources to create identities as American citizens.
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Athenian Identity and Civic Ideology

The Classical World, 1997
In "Athenian Identity and Civic Ideology", Alan Boegehold and Adele Scafuro bring together a group of scholars who explore the nature and meaning of Athenian citizenship. Departing from the narrow perspective of constitutional historians and embracing sociological concerns as well, the range of topics attests to a broad vision of the concepts of ...
David C. Mirhady, Alan L. Boegehold, Adele C. Scafuro, Robin Osborne, Simon Hornblower   +4 more
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Understanding Civic Identity in College

Journal of College and Character, 2015
AbstractPast literature has examined ways in which college students adopt civic identities. However, little is known about characteristics of students that vary in their expression of these identities. Drawing on data from American College Testing (ACT), this study employs multinomial logistic regression to understand attributes of students who vary in
David J. Weerts, Alberto F. Cabrera
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Roots of Civic Identity

1998
Miranda Yates and James Youniss have brought together an international collection of essays that describe the state of community participation among the world's youth. Authors from around the globe use empirical data to present portraits of youth constructing their civic identities through such means as community service.
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Trust, Identity, and Civic Hope

Applied Developmental Science, 2003
This article concerns the phenomenon of trust-in others who are familiar and in humanity in general. I make a case that the foundations of both forms of trust are rooted in formative experiences. Trust springs from the sense of security we develop in early nurturing relationships.
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Civic identity and public space

2019
Civic identity and public space, focussing on Belfast, and bringing together the work of a historian and two social scientists, offers a new perspective on the sometimes lethal conflicts over parades, flags and other issues that continue to disrupt political life in Northern Ireland.
Bryan, Dominic, Connolly, Sean, Nagle, John   +2 more
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Coins and Civic Identities

Abstract The Greek cities of Sicily and the southern part of the Italian peninsula struck coins in precious metal from the second half of the sixth century BCE. Thus, this chapter begins by examining the role of coinage as an expression of civic identity in Magna Graecia, and then explores the indigenous populations’ approach to money ...
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