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The Development of Political Ideology in Generation Z and Why Higher Education Is Not to Blame for Their Liberal Proclivity

Thwaites-Brevik, Judinya
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ouhonors1714149727962148

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2024, Bachelor of Arts (BA), Ohio University, Sociology.
This thesis searches to find what the most influential factors on the development of political morals and motivations are for Generation Z students at Ohio University. In 2024, there are over forty states that have legislation in the process of becoming law, or already signed into law, that aim to restrict Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives or limit academic freedoms in some way. America is sorely lacking the research and literature on what is shaping the political mindsets of today’s youths; literature that is essential in protecting academic freedom. This research study utilizes a survey and quantitative analysis to discover if students at Ohio University believe that going to college is making this generation more liberal or if outside factors such as climate change and social media are more influential than traditional education. The findings of this study indicate that study participants do not believe that traditional education is the most influential factor in the development of their political ideology. They instead look to current events, social media, and friends to shape their ideals. Further, this study proves that students at Ohio University value diversity in thought and the opportunity to have complex meaningful discussions within the classroom and therefore they are not supportive of academically limiting legislation such as Ohio’s Senate Bill 83.
Dr. Paula Miller (Advisor)
92 p.
Political Science; Sociology
Sociology; Political science; Political ideology; Political development; Generation Z; Academic legislation; Educational rights; Liberal ideology; Political transitions; Voting; Elections; Higher education; Diversity, equity and inclusion; DE&I

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  • Thwaites-Brevik, J. (2024). The Development of Political Ideology in Generation Z and Why Higher Education Is Not to Blame for Their Liberal Proclivity [Undergraduate thesis, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ouhonors1714149727962148

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Thwaites-Brevik, Judinya. The Development of Political Ideology in Generation Z and Why Higher Education Is Not to Blame for Their Liberal Proclivity. 2024. Ohio University, Undergraduate thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ouhonors1714149727962148.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Thwaites-Brevik, Judinya. "The Development of Political Ideology in Generation Z and Why Higher Education Is Not to Blame for Their Liberal Proclivity." Undergraduate thesis, Ohio University, 2024. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ouhonors1714149727962148

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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