Who Will Sustain a Culture of Democracy in Post-Communist States? Examining Patterns of Democratic Competence among Youth in Albania and Belarus

Natallia Sianko (), Mark A. Small, Migena Kapllanaj, Edita Fino and Merita Mece
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Natallia Sianko: Clemson University
Mark A. Small: Clemson University
Migena Kapllanaj: Marin Barleti University
Edita Fino: Marin Barleti University
Merita Mece: Clemson University

Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, 2022, vol. 162, issue 1, No 14, 375 pages

Abstract: Abstract Research is mixed on the current state of democratic consolidation in transitioning states and whether young people are prepared to help sustain a culture of democracy. This study draws on the Council of Europe’s Reference Framework of Competencies for Democratic Culture and the framework of the International Civic and Citizenship Education Study to explore patterns of democratic orientation among adolescents in Albania and Belarus (N = 711). Latent profile analyses identified five groups of democratically oriented adolescents in both states: (a) All-around citizens, (b) Idealistic and Disengaged, (c) Duty-oriented, (d) Diversity Enthusiasts and (e) Alienated. Results further revealed that profiles were unevenly distributed between the two countries and that profile membership was differentially related to adolescents’ perceptions of school climate and their intentions to participate in civic and political life. The article concludes with a discussion of how consideration of heterogeneity within democratically-competent youth can inform efforts to promote a culture of democracy in transitioning societies.

Keywords: Democratic competence; Post-communism; Adolescents; Latent profile analysis; Person-centered approach (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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