Abstract
This study examined the role of emerging adult (EA) development variables and political self-regulation in predicting political attitudes and behaviors in college students. We tested a large multi-institutional sample in which EA-identity exploration predicted political attitude strength and EA-negativity/instability and other-focus predicted political information seeking and political orientation (liberal/conservative). Political self-regulatory style, both internalized and not, predicted political attitude strength, media usage, and political orientation. EA development variables and a more autonomous motivation for participating in the political process offer insight into fostering political engagement in young adults.
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