Fortress of democracy
Engaging youngsters in democracy results in more support for the political system
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12439869 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Allard R Feddes (0000-0002-3294-6242, University of Amsterdam, corresponding author), Anne Huijzer (University of Amsterdam), Irene van Ooijen (University of Amsterdam), Bertjan Doosje (0000-0002-2479-5405, Amsterdam University of the Arts) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 158-164 |
| Publication date | 2019-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Peace and Conflict Journal of Peace Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1078-1919 • E-ISSN: 1532-7949 |
| Publisher | American Psychological Association (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1037/pac0000380 |
| OpenAlex | W2944226320 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
The Radicalisation Awareness Network (a European Commission-sponsored initiative) included educational interventions teaching youth about democracy as a method to prevent radicalization. In two experimental studies (N = 228 and N = 225), effects of the interactive exhibition "Fortress of Democracy" were assessed. The exhibition led to an increase in knowledge about democracy, and bootstrap analyses showed an indirect effect of increased knowledge on, respectively, greater trust in the government and less support for ideology-based violence via more positive attitudes toward democracy (Study 1). Study 2 showed an increase in positive attitudes toward democracy (ethnic minority participants) and trust in the government (both ethnic minority and majority participants). During data collection, the Dutch government stepped down, reducing trust in the government and lessening positive attitudes toward democracy. This was restored by the exhibition. Results are discussed in terms of the strengths and limitations of preventing radicalization through educational interventions
Ancient history · Democracy · Fortress (chess · Political science · Politics · Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression · History · Law · Social Media and Politics · Youth Development and Social Support
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| Unique citing works | 5 |
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| Citations per year | 1,25 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2025 (4) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |