Applied Research Seminar—UM-St. LouisApril 9, 2014

SummaryCivic health measured using 4 broad

categories, each of which contains multiple indicators

Social capital, or people’s connectedness with others: (1) Organizational Connections; (2) Connections with Friends and Family; (3)Neighborhood Connections

Non-Political Civic Engagement: (1) Volunteering; (2) Working with Neighbors; (3) Donating to Charity; (4) Attending Public Meetings

SummaryElectoral and Non-Electoral Political

Participation: (1) Registered to Vote; (2) Frequency of Voting in Local Elections; (3) Voted in 2010 Midterm National Election; (4) Bought or Boycotted; (5) Contacted Public Official; (6) Discuss Politics (7) Express Opinions via Internet

Confidence in Institutions: (1) Confidence in Corporations; (2) Confidence in Media; (3) Confidence in Public Schools

Social Capital Findings

Social Capital Findings

Social Capital Findings

Non-Political Civic Engagement

Non-Political Civic Engagement

Volunteer Activities

Volunteer Organizations

Volunteer Organizations

Volunteer Activities

Non-electoral Political Participation

Electoral and Non-electoral Participation

Confidence in Institutions

Confidence in Institutions

Improving Civic Health

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