%0 Journal Article
%T CIVIC AND POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN TRANSITION COUNTRIES: THE CASE OF SERBIA
%A Marija D£¿uni£¿
%A Nata£¿a Golubovi£¿
%J -
%D 2018
%X The purpose of this paper is to explore the dynamics of civic participation in Serbia, as well as to test its relevance for the level of citizens¡¯ political involvement. For estimating the impact of the membership in civic associations on political party membership and non-conventional types of political activism, the non-parametric analyses of variance test, followed by post hoc testing has been employed. The main findings of the analysis suggest that civic participation is a significant predictor of political activism of Serbian citizens. The results of the empirical procedures indicate significant differences in the degree of political participation, based on the levels of citizens¡¯ engagement in community organizations. The implications of the study could serve as the grounds for designing policies aimed at strengthening civic society and creating incentives for citizens¡¯ active involvement in political life
%K civic society
%K political participation
%K transition
%K democracy
%U http://casopisi.junis.ni.ac.rs/index.php/FUEconOrg/article/view/3367