Teens who take civics class may be healthier, new study finds

NCT ID NCT04514133

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looked at whether taking part in a special civics class (action civics) can improve the health and wellbeing of middle and high school students. About 1,659 students from participating schools filled out surveys during class and later online. The goal was to see if civic engagement affects mental health, social connections, and health attitudes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Wake Forest School of Medicine

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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