In preparation for adulthood: Exploring civic participation and social trust among young minorities

Youth and Society

Volumn 40, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 526-540

  Kelly, Diann Cameron ^a  

^a ADELPHI UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Community attachment; Community practice; Social trust; Volunteerism; Voting

Indexed keywords

EID: 65449119999     PISSN: 0044118X     EISSN: 15528499     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0044118X08327584     Document Type: Article

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