Locked down, rising up

Sagaram, Sairaj (2025) Locked down, rising up. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 35 (1). ISSN 1050-8392

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Abstract

During the COVID‐19 pandemic, youth across the globe took outstanding initiatives to support their communities. From distributing food and oxygen to raising funds via digital platforms, young people demonstrated their potential in times of crisis. This commentary explores how youth civic engagement surged during the pandemic, driven by digital activism, community‐led initiatives, and institutional collaboration. The scoping review highlighted the importance of Positive Youth Development (PYD) in fostering leadership skills and social responsibility among youth, while also exposing challenges like the digital divide and the risk of armchair activism. Drawing from examples in India, where youth‐led initiatives and government recognition played a crucial role, this commentary discusses how civic participation can be a force for positive change, provided it is adequately supported and inclusive of diverse backgrounds.

Item Type:	Article
Authors:	Sagaram, Sairaj
Document Language:	Language English
Subjects:	Social sciences Social sciences > Sociology & anthropology > Social interaction Social sciences > Sociology & anthropology > Groups of people Social sciences > Groups of people
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Bengaluru
Full Text Status:	None
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/6869
Publisher URL:	https://doi.org/10.1111/jora.13048

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