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Attitudes Of Undergraduate Youths Toward Democratic Values:Â Implication For Social Studies
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1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
This
study was undertaken at the time the Nigerian state is passing through a
trying moment in its democratization process. The study will
specifically expose what social studies as a school subject has done so
far in terms of citizenship transmission – producing citizens (youths)
that are civically conscious, responsible and competent. And the lapses
in the school subject why it is not living up to expectation. The work
will also be useful to curriculum developers when deciding which
subjects should feature as core; and at which level should they feature
and when should they not. That social studies education terminating in
JSS III in our school system before now has done great disservice to
good citizenship transmission. And thanks to the newly introduced civic
education that will be offered at senior secondary school (SSS) in our
schools.
The study will also be useful in identifying the democratic
values that would be taught to the youths in our school system. It will
also be useful in the informal settings or gatherings organized by
MAMSER, INEC, political parties such as rallies venues, campaign
grounds, sensitization programmes etc as there is acute limited work or
literature on the concept, democratic values. It will also help to
identify the undemocratic attitudes and behaviour Nigerian youths are
associated with/indulged in our democratic process so as to provide
INEC, security agents and political parties with the adequate
information and possible ways of forestalling such ugly menace. Finally,
it will help to correct the attitude of indifference and general apathy
of many Nigerian youths to electoral process and democracy in general.
That is to sensitize the youths to be a part and parcel of the
mechanism that makes and shapes the decisions and policies that
determine their future rather than living it in the hands of few elites
who are selfish and parochial in their judgments. And why acting in
this capacity to imbibe the democratic ethos that ensure electoral
credibility and democratic consolidation
1.6 SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
The
scope of the study covers attitude of undergraduate youth towards
democratic values: implication for social studies. The researcher
encounters some constrain which limited the scope of the study;
a)
AVAILABILITY OF RESEARCH MATERIAL: The research material available to
the researcher is insufficient, thereby limiting the study
b) TIME:
The time frame allocated to the study does not enhance wider coverage
as the researcher has to combine other academic activities and
examinations with the study.
c) Organizational privacy: Limited
Access to the selected auditing firm makes it difficult to get all the
necessary and required information concerning the activities.
1.7 DEFINITION OF TERMS
The core words or concept are defined operationally as used in this study:
Democratic
Values: Are the fundamental belief and the constitutional principle
which guide the democratic government put in place in a particular
society. They are the ethos that regulates the extent, level and the
involvement of participants in a democracy. Examples are rule of law,
patriotism, equality, freedom, self-reliance, the common good, justice,
toleration of diversity, transparency, etc.
ATTITUDE: A settled way of thinking or feeling about something.
UNDERGRADUATE:
An undergraduate degree is a colloquial term for an academic degree
taken by a person who has completed undergraduate courses. It is usually
offered at an institution of higher education, such as a university.
1.8 ORGANIZATION OF THE STUDY
This
research work is organized in five chapters, for easy understanding, as
follows. Chapter one is concern with the introduction, which consist of
the (overview, of the study), historical background, statement of
problem, objectives of the study, research hypotheses, significance of
the study, scope and limitation of the study, definition of terms and
historical background of the study. Chapter two highlights the
theoretical framework on which the study is based, thus the review of
related literature. Chapter three deals on the research design and
methodology adopted in the study. Chapter four concentrate on the data
collection and analysis and presentation of finding. Chapter five gives
summary, conclusion, and recommendations made of the study
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This research work sought to assess the attitude of undergraduate youths toward democratic values and the implication these would have on social studies education in Nigeria. The youths of Nigeria has been confirmed to form the bulk of the citizens which is the decision making group in the society. The lack of a democratic attitude of mind has been identified as the major obstacle that has mar democratic consolidation in Nigeria. Thus, both elites and youths have been observed to surprisin ... Continue reading---
