A Few Studies and Resources

MTV RELEASES RESULTS FROM JUST CAUSE RESEARCH – STUDY PROVIDES INSIGHT ON MOTIVATING YOUNG PEOPLE TO VOLUNTEER

MTV released the results of Just Cause, a research study which deconstructs how youth perceive “activism” and explores the motivating factors and barriers in their decision to become involved in social causes. Findings deconstruct youth activism and find an “activation gap”, showing a strong disparity between interest in and involvement in social causes. Anecdotal responses from respondents also offer clues into successful strategies into closing the “activation gap”. For a copy of the full study and an appendix, log on to: http://research.mtv.com.

PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS RELEASES POLL ABOUT OPTIMISM ABOUT OUR GENERATION'S ABILITY TO ACHIEVE GREATER THINGS THAN PAST GENERATIONS

Nearly 50% of American adults believe that we will be worse off then people right now. This definitely gives us a step backwards on the American Dream ladder. Check out the full study

DR. PETER LEVINE OF CIRCLE LISTS GREAT SITES FOR YOUTH DISCUSSION

Check out the great list of youth sites, including the Youth Policy Action Center.