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VOL. 13, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Potency of civic education in promoting political civility among youths in Zambia: A case of Mbala District, Northern Province
Authors
Musonda Francis, Mulubale Sanny
Abstract
The study focused on the potency of Civic Education
in promoting political civility among Zambian youths. Qualitative research
approach was employed and descriptive design was applied. The target population
included, teachers of Civic Education, senior citizens (60 years of age and
above) and youths. A sample of 30 participants was used which comprised of
eight (8) Civic Education teachers, eight (8) senior citizens and fourteen (14)
youths. Purposive sampling was used in the selection of participants. Focus
group discussions and structured interviews were used as research instruments,
and collected data was summarised thematically. The study established that,
Civic Education enhances political civility by inculcating Zambian youths with
knowledge about the society, empowering them with well-informed political mind.
Because of Civic Education some Zambian youths make sound decisions as they
portray substantive knowledge, increased political awareness and enhanced
political engagement with some sense of political tolerance. On the other hand,
the study found that some youths expressed political incivility attributed to
inadequate platforms (non-formal and informal institutions) providing Civic
Education in Zambia, the teaching of tautological or bookish type of Civic
Education, and the turning of the subject to be examination oriented among the
learners.
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Pages:371-376
How to cite this article:
Musonda Francis, Mulubale Sanny "Potency of civic education in promoting political civility among youths in Zambia: A case of Mbala District, Northern Province". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 13, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 371-376
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