YOUTH 2020 - The position of young people in Slovenia

Youth political participation, social engagement, and extremism  185 Figure 4.8: Political and social engagement of young people (‘I probably would’ and ‘I already have’). 20% 40% 60% 80% 2020 2010 Joined an extremist group 10.5 Participated in violent protests 12.2 Boycotted elections out of protest 28.7 22.3 Participated in activities of a political party (in person or online) 27.1 Contacted politicians 20.3 31.8 Boycotted the purchase of certain products for political, ethical or environmental reasons 31.4 46.3 Participated in activities of a protest movement (in person or online) (e.g., climate justice) 48.0 Purchased certain products for political, ethical or environmental reasons. 31.3 49.5 Participated in a demonstration or protest 54.8 50.0 Visited the website of a political party or political movement 54.7 Sent or shared a message relating to a current social issue via Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or a similar tool 56.4 Visited the Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or similar profile of a politican, political party or movement 60.5 Participated in activities of youth organisations, centres or clubs 67.4 Participated in activities of student associations or organisations 69.7 Participated in voluntary activities 70.7 Participated in activities of humanitarian, cultural or broader organisations 73.3 Participated in activities of sports clubs or teams 75.7 Signed a petition 75.6 82.6 0% Sources: Mladina 2010, Mladina 2020.