ERC-Funded Research · Aarhus University

Young People
& Political Power

Why do so many young people feel that politics is not for them? YOPOW is finding out.

5
Years
3+
Countries
6
Researchers

What We Study

01

Messages

What messages about who can hold power are communicated to young people in school, children’s news, and on social media?

02

Beliefs

How do young people imagine a political leader?

03

Experiences

What early lessons do young people draw from youth political environments?

Latest News

Last updated on Mar 4, 2026 1 min read
First Presentations in Mannheim and Frankfurt
First Presentations in Mannheim and Frankfurt

This week, Kristina presented early work from the project at Mannheim University and Goethe University Frankfurt.

Last updated on Mar 4, 2026 1 min read
Join the Team
Join the Team

The YOPOW project is looking for two talented postdoctoral researchers to join our team at Aarhus University. Could this be you?

Last updated on Mar 4, 2026 2 min read
Start of the YOPOW Project
Start of the YOPOW Project

We are thrilled to announce that the YOPOW project has officially kicked off! Young People and Political Power is a new research project investigating why so many young people feel that politics is not for them.

Hear from the Principal Investigator