CIVIC EDUCATION AND SOCIAL VALUES AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OGBIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BAYELSA STATE

Abstract

This study examined relationship between knowledge of civic education and social values among secondary school students in Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. A correlational research design was adopted for the study. Three (3) research questions and corresponding hypotheses were raised to guide the study. The population of the study comprised all 1342 students in public secondary schools in Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa State. A sample of 499 students was used in the study. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire developed by the researcher and validated experts. The reliability of the device was established using Cronbach Alpha formula, and a value of 0.80 was obtained and considered appropriate for the study. The research questions were answered, and the hypotheses were tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation. The findings revealed that the relationship between knowledge of civic education and social value (measured as religious, political, and economic value) among secondary school students in Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa State, Nigeria, is strong. Also, the study revealed a significant relationship between the knowledge of civic education and social value (measured as religious, political, and economic value) among secondary school students in Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa State, Nigeria.