Teenagers confident in their civic abilities expect more political involvement, but greater civic knowledge was surprisingly linked to lower expectations.
Parental income shapes how genetic factors influence political interest in young people, with wealthier environments amplifying genetic dispositions while poverty suppresses them.
Verbal intelligence is more strongly linked to political engagement and ideological beliefs than other cognitive abilities, influencing voting behaviour.
Intelligence differences between Republicans and Democrats are complex, with education and cognitive styles suggesting distinctions, yet no clear answer exists.
Young people in Europe are increasingly distancing themselves from political institutions, with many feeling sidelined and under-represented in decision-making processes.