Matthew Diemer, Michigan State University (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption A study by Michigan State University scholar Matt Diemer suggests low-income youth are more apt to vote if they are engaged in political activism and influenced by friends and family. Credit Michigan State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.