This conference aims to take stock of the numerous factors which can impact on the different forms of citizen participation, will explore how political, sociological and psychological factors inter-relate, and will draw out implications for policies which have as their goal the enhancement of levels of political and civic participation.

The conference also aims to examine the factors and processes which impact on levels of participation among marginalised groups that are at risk of political disengagement due to age, gender, ethnicity or migration. For this reason, papers focusing on either young people, women, ethnic minorities or migrants are especially encouraged.

In addition to individual papers and posters, we also encourage the submission of proposals for convened symposia.

More information about CfP and submission online forms: http://www.surrey.ac.uk/cronem/newsandevents/conferences/pidop_conference_2012.htm