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Introduction
For the past two decades, a growing number of experts and practitioners have associated the civil community with policy development and democratic processes which aim to reform social activities and ensure better citizen-oriented services. This focus is intended to be beneficial for the study of civic engagement considering the effect of social activism and mechanisms in communal development (Olimid, 2014). Civic engagement primarily aims at the advancement of the community which originates amongst and is directed by society members rather than institutions, governments or organisations (Mccue et al., 2016).
This civic engagement can be defined and evaluated from various perspectives. Moreover, different factors are associated with it because civic engagement includes diverse scopes and aspects while also emphasizing several groups and individuals with different characteristics. Some authors define civic engagement as highlighting the contribution in voluntary paid and unpaid services to society, either independently or as a member of a group. Other explanations constrain the definition of contentedness and commitment to action that is applied collectively to advance the community (Adler and Goggin, 2005). Even the everyday activity of individuals can be included (Robinson, 2019). An individual’s motivation can be a key factor for their getting involved in social activities and social media can have a substantial effect on social capital and participation (Jung et al., 2012). Besides, civic culture and social capital are linked with civic engagement in terms of defining the role of the user in the community (Holbert, 2001).
Social justice and social work are also conceptualised to be a part of civic engagement, comprising aspects such as attending meetings, volunteering for different tasks and concentrating on the news (Richards-schuster et al., 2019). The success probability of this factor is based on young adult and older adult citizens who are civically involved, informed and committed. However, civic engagement is largely analysed keeping young people in mind (Van Camp and Baugh, 2016).
Youth are perceived to be crucial contributors to the advancement of their communities. Their determination is well-acknowledged and their involvement is encouraged. Civic participation is increasingly accepted as an imperative factor in youth development, as it can assist in building social capital, fostering human bonds and enabling young people to enhance their potential and contribute to the...