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This article examines the mechanisms shaping electoral participation among first-time voters through a comparative analysis of Romania and Austria. Based on the premise that showing up at the first vote is a critical moment in forming civic habits, the study explores how institutional frameworks, family-based socialization, and digital environments interact...
Paper, Vol. 25 - No. 1 - Summer 2025 // civic education, first-time voters, Political socialization, voting age, youth electoral participation
