Exploring civic engagement at an urban commuter campus: pathways and barriers

J Prev Interv Community. 2013;41(4):279-90. doi: 10.1080/10852352.2013.818493.

Abstract

Universities have traditionally had a vested interest in the civic preparation of students. In order to understand the unique situation of this population of students in a university serving non-traditional community students, qualitative data was used to identify pathways and barriers associated with their civic engagement. Results suggest themes associated with time, knowledge, and access.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Humans
  • Kansas
  • Male
  • Motivation
  • Qualitative Research
  • Social Change
  • Social Justice
  • Social Participation / psychology*
  • Students / psychology*
  • Universities*
  • Urban Population*
  • Workplace