CIRCLE (The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement)
conducts research on the civic and political engagement of young Americans.
The Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement

Once Again, Data Points to the Power of the Ask

October 2nd, 2012
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During the summer we polled nearly 1,700 youth, 18 to 29 years old, about the election. Among many questions, we asked what would influence the respondents to vote. There was a clear answer: ask.

Almost half of young respondents reported that being asked by a friend or a parent would or might influence them to vote. In fact, of the situations that we asked about,  the one they said would have the most influence was being asked by a parent.

This response is not unusual; for many behaviors, research has shown that young people get involved when asked by someone whom they trust. As we show in our recent report, sometimes not being asked sends a message to young people that their voice and participation are not wanted.

Let’s start asking.

One Response to “Once Again, Data Points to the Power of the Ask”

  1. AEI Citizenship – What’s happening in the citizenship world? Says:

    […] good news, though, is in the “Power of the Ask”: A new CIRCLE study shows that “almost half of young respondents reported that being asked […]