2020/04/29 by Valérie-Anne Mahéo, Éric Bélanger · 10 citations
Psychology · Social Sciences · #Civic engagement #Competence (human resources) #Context (archaeology) #Demographic economics #Economics #Electoral Systems and Political Participation #Gender Politics and Representation #Geography #Law #Political science #Politics #Psychology #Public relations #Social Media and Politics #Social psychology #Survey data collection #Turnout #Voter turnout #Voting #Youth engagement
paper · pdf · doi:10.1017/s0008423920000232
published in Canadian Journal of Political Science 53(3), 596-617 (Cambridge University Press)
openalex publication_date 2020/04/29 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/03
Abstract One reform considered for increasing voter turnout rates is to lower the voting age to 16 years old. Advocates of such a reform argue that young people would vote for the first time while they are still in school and living with their parents, which would provide a social context that is supportive of their electoral participation. However, opponents argue that 16- and 17-year-olds are not mature enough to take part in elections. Using data from a 2018 Quebec election survey that included a subsample of individuals aged 16 and 17, this study provides mixed evidence for both arguments.