A study of Civic Responsibility of The Undergraduate Students of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara

Dr. Uma Joshi; Ms. Uma soni

Volume : V, Issue : III, March - 2016

A study of Civic Responsibility of The Undergraduate Students of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara

Dr. Uma Joshi, Ms. Uma Soni

Abstract :

 This exploratory study aimed to study the civic responsibility of the undergraduate students and factors affecting it. A sample of 900 students was taken from faculties of Arts and commerce, Science, Technology, Medicine and Family and Community Sciences of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. A tool containing profile of the students and statements related to civic responsibility was prepared and survey was carried out. Findings revealed that majority of the respondents were highly civic responsible. There was a significant difference in civic responsibility of the students in relation to their faculty, type of family, board of education in school and medium of instruction in school. The students were found having higher level of socially responsible behavior followed by obeying the fundamental duties and believing, thinking and showing concern for the community. The study implicates that civic education at college level can contribute in enhancement of their civic responsibility.