Table 1 Youth Peacebuilding Beliefs Scale (YPBS) by subscale

Macrosystem (Beliefs)

1

We should care less about group labels and get to know each other as individual people

2

Learning about sectarianism/discrimination is important for peacebuilding

3

Spending time with people from the other background reduces prejudices/negative stereotypes^a

4

The younger generation has the power to create a more peaceful future

5

Conversations about peace need to focus more on the future and less on the past

Macrosystem (Voting/Politics)

1

Voting is an important way to express your beliefs

2

Voting makes a difference in my country

3

We need more young people in politics

Mesosystem

1

Protests are an effective way to build peace

2

Protesting about social issues (e.g., LGBTQ, cost of living) can bring people together

3

Protest art is a way to express your opinion^a

Microsystem

1

Discussions can help raise awareness about peacebuilding

2

It [discussions] helps me see a difference perspective