JSM 2004 - Toronto

Abstract #300963

This is the preliminary program for the 2004 Joint Statistical Meetings in Toronto, Canada. Currently included in this program is the "technical" program, schedule of invited, topic contributed, regular contributed and poster sessions; Continuing Education courses (August 7-10, 2004); and Committee and Business Meetings. This on-line program will be updated frequently to reflect the most current revisions.

To View the Program:
You may choose to view all activities of the program or just parts of it at any one time. All activities are arranged by date and time.

The views expressed here are those of the individual authors
and not necessarily those of the ASA or its board, officers, or staff.

Back to main JSM 2004 Program page
Activity Number: 103
Type: Topic Contributed
Date/Time: Monday, August 9, 2004 : 10:30 AM to 12:20 PM
Sponsor: Social Statistics Section
Abstract - #300963
Title: The Cross-Cultural Legacy of Generation X: An Evaluation of Contemporary Civic and Government Engagement, Social Trust and The Decennial Census
Author(s): Melinda Crowley*+
Companies: U.S. Census Bureau
Address: 3311 Belleview Ave., Cheverly, MD, 20785-1229,
Keywords: decennial census ; Generation X ; civic engagement ; government engagement ; undercoverage issues
Abstract:

The premise of this research is that response to surveys is motivated by a respondent's sense of civic responsibility. Past research shows that a primary reason respondents participate in government-sponsored survey requests is that they feel it is their civic duty to do so as good citizens. The main goal of this study is to investigate shared attitudes among Generation X (1968-1979) about civic engagement, government in general and decennial census participation in particular. According to past studies, GenX tends to be apathetic about community and political involvement and disillusioned with government. If GenX respondents in this study share such attitudes as their wider GenX counterparts do, then the Census Bureau will face obstacles reaching out to them in 2010. Disillusionment with the government will also compound existing enumeration barriers already identified and may have short and long-term implications for survey nonresponse issues, decennial undercoverage challenges, privacy and confidentiality concerns and decennial outreach campaigns. This presentation will also cover the beliefs GenXers have about the government, how they value, define, organize and view civic and

  • The address information is for the authors that have a + after their name.
  • Authors who are presenting talks have a * after their name.

Back to the full JSM 2004 program

JSM 2004 For information, contact jsm@amstat.org or phone (888) 231-3473. If you have questions about the Continuing Education program, please contact the Education Department.
Revised March 2004