Civic engagement and participation among Ghanaian and Kenyan students and their correlates
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12890922 |
|---|---|
| Authors | David L Sam (0000-0003-4275-0697, University of Bergen, corresponding author), Racheal N Wanjohi (Kabarak University), Charity S Akotia (0000-0002-8572-8708, University of Ghana) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 42-61 |
| Publication date | 2019-01-02 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Civil Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1744-8689 • E-ISSN: 1744-8697 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17448689.2018.1560557 |
| OpenAlex | W2913026743 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 30 |
This article examines levels of civic engagement among university students in Ghana and Kenya and identifies factors that may account for their civic engagement. Overall, the students reported low civic engagement, with the Kenyans reporting higher engagement. Demographic factors (gender and age) and personal values hardly contributed to the students’ civic engagement. Political interest and attentiveness, barriers and motivation towards participation made a consistent and significant contribution to political participation and future participation. Furthermore, trust, social endorsement and social efficacy showed a consistent and significant contribution to civic engagement. The findings underscore the need to work towards getting the youth more engaged
Civic engagement · Civil society · Kenya · Political science · Politics · Public engagement · Public relations · Social engagement · Social science · Sociology · Work (physics · Work engagement · Psychology · Social Media and Politics · Social Psychology · Tourism, Volunteerism, and Development · Youth Development and Social Support
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| Citations per year | 0.67 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2020 - 2025 (6) |
| Highly cited | No |