Aligning the Government's Participatory Policy-Making Model in Arnstein's Theory with an Approach to Supporting the Youth Population
Akhlāq-i zīstī i.e., Bioethics Journal,
Vol. 16 No. 41 (1405),
19 June 2026
,
Page 1-13
https://doi.org/10.22037/bioeth.v16i41.47987
Abstract
Background and Aim: Young people constitute the most valuable human and social capital of any society, and participatory public policymaking plays a pivotal role in strengthening their motivation, self-confidence, and social engagement. Accordingly, this study examines the foundations and requirements of participatory government policymaking in support of population rejuvenation.
Methods: This theoretical–applied study was conducted using a descriptive–analytical approach. Its theoretical framework is grounded in Sherry Arnstein's Ladder of Participation theory, with particular emphasis on its alignment with the government's participatory–supportive policymaking model in the field of population rejuvenation. Data were collected through a library-based method and analyzed using legal and interdisciplinary sources and documents.
Ethical Considerations: The ethical principles governing library-based research, including the authenticity of sources, honesty, and academic integrity, were observed throughout the study.
Findings: The findings indicate that the government's participatory–supportive policymaking model has considerable potential to strengthen the position of the younger generation and advance the objectives of population rejuvenation policies. By reinforcing the family's role in the formation, upbringing, and education of future generations, this model enhances young people's individual and social identity, fosters hope and a sense of belonging, and prepares them to assume social roles and participate in decision-making and policymaking processes. Consequently, this approach contributes to strengthening human capital and enhancing citizens' individual, social, and cultural capacities.
Conclusion: The findings suggest that participatory government policymaking, by creating opportunities for the meaningful involvement of young people in decision-making processes, strengthens their trust, sense of belonging, and social satisfaction. Therefore, aligning population rejuvenation policies with Arnstein's participatory model can serve as an effective framework for enhancing human capital, promoting social responsibility, and strengthening young people's active roles within the family and society.
- Participatory Government Policymaking
- Youth Participation
- Social Capital
- Arnstein's Ladder of Participation
- Population Growth and Rejuvenation
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