Dutch youths’ perspectives on politics

In a collaborative effort involving researchers from the Hot Politics Lab and the SYNC Lab EUR have unveiled intriguing insights into the political attitudes of Dutch adolescents and young adults aged 10 to 25 residing in Rotterdam. The findings shed light on how the youth perceive and engage with politics, offering valuable implications for the future of democracy. Surprising Youth Interest in Dutch Politics. The research is part of the Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Politics of Adolescence and Democracy (IP-PAD). It took place in Rotterdam among 507 individuals aged between 10 and 25 years, and the sample was conducted in May and June 2023. It showed that only 30% of young people expressed a direct interest in Dutch politics. However, the interest in specific issues such as crime, climate change, terrorism, and poverty was shown by more than half of the respondents (53%).
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