Does more knowledge about the European Union lead to a stronger European identity? A comparative analysis among adolescents in 21 European member states

摘要: Strengthening European identity is often considered as one of the mechanisms to address perceived lack legitimacy Union (EU). In this study we test explanatory power cognitive mobilization for development (more knowledge about EU leads a stronger identity) and challenge model by inclusion both an economic utilitarian explanation (benefiting more from integration political trust approach (having identity). The multilevel regression analysis on International Civic Citizenship Education Study 2009 data, which collected among adolescents in 21 member states, shows that has significant but limited effect identity. Personal benefits because membership having national institutions, contrast, are important determinants...