Identity, values and norms of East Africa’s youth
With a median age estimated at 18 years, East Africa is one of the youngest regions in the world. However, relatively little research has been conducted to understand how they identify themselves and what values and norms shape or influence them. About 7,000 individuals between the age of 18 and 35...
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| description | With a median age estimated at 18 years, East Africa is one of the youngest regions in the world. However, relatively little research has been conducted to understand how they identify themselves and what values and norms shape or influence them. About 7,000 individuals between the age of 18 and 35 were interviewed in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda. Youth constructed their identity along four dimensions; youth (age-associated); nationality; faith; family. However, country, religion, gender and age influenced the ordering of identity. With the exception of Rwanda, East African a tolerance for rule violation and corruption was prevalent among East African youth. This difference offers hope because it demonstrates that respect for the rule of law, unequivocal commitment to integrity and public accountability can be enforced and transmitted to the next generation, the youth. Values and norms are shaped by and co-evolve with institutions and norms of the wider society. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7391d64db0a2488694f80ac7444a92c92022-12-22T00:02:24ZengTaylor & Francis GroupInternational Journal of Adolescence and Youth0267-38432164-45272019-10-0124442143710.1080/02673843.2018.15544981554498Identity, values and norms of East Africa’s youthAlex O. Awiti0Caleb Orwa1Aga Khan University - KenyaAga Khan University - KenyaWith a median age estimated at 18 years, East Africa is one of the youngest regions in the world. However, relatively little research has been conducted to understand how they identify themselves and what values and norms shape or influence them. About 7,000 individuals between the age of 18 and 35 were interviewed in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda. Youth constructed their identity along four dimensions; youth (age-associated); nationality; faith; family. However, country, religion, gender and age influenced the ordering of identity. With the exception of Rwanda, East African a tolerance for rule violation and corruption was prevalent among East African youth. This difference offers hope because it demonstrates that respect for the rule of law, unequivocal commitment to integrity and public accountability can be enforced and transmitted to the next generation, the youth. Values and norms are shaped by and co-evolve with institutions and norms of the wider society.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02673843.2018.1554498East Africayouthidentityvaluesattitudesethicsrule violation |
| spellingShingle | Alex O. Awiti Caleb Orwa Identity, values and norms of East Africa’s youth International Journal of Adolescence and Youth East Africa youth identity values attitudes ethics rule violation |
| title | Identity, values and norms of East Africa’s youth |
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| title_short | Identity, values and norms of East Africa’s youth |
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