Socio-Environmental Factors, Empathy, and Social Responsibility as Drivers of Civic Behavior among College Students

Ryan Ray Mata

doi:10.35974/isc.v11i4.3653

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Ryan Ray Mata Adventist University of the Philippines

https://doi.org/10.35974/isc.v11i4.3653

Keywords:

Empathy, Civic Behavior, National Service Training Program, Social Responsibility, Socio-enviromental Factors

Abstract

Civic behavior is a core concept that needs to be addressed in developing adolescents. Limited studies have been conducted on the influence of social contexts in relation with this concept. Hence, guided by Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory and Vygotsky Sociocultural theory, this descriptive correlational study aimed to examine the relationship between socio-environmental factors, empathy, social responsibility, and civic behavior. Using purposive sampling, a total of 144 college students voluntarily and consented to participate from a private higher education institution answered an online survey. Results revealed that respondents reported good civic education, classroom climate, parental social responsibility, parental civic engagement, social responsibility, and civic behavior. On the other hand, respondents have a high cognitive, affective, and overall empathy. Additionally, parental social responsibility, parental civic engagement, classroom climate, community connectedness, social responsibility, cognitive empathy, and affective empathy may facilitate civic behavior. Moreover, parental social responsibility, community connectedness, parental civic engagement, and affective empathy are drivers of civic behavior. Recommendations include developing evidence-based programs that will enhance community connectedness and affective empathy of college students.

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