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Social Consideration and Patriotic Attitude: Inputs to an Enhanced Global Citizenship Awareness of Grade 12 Students
Open AccessJournal Type: Research ArticleSubject: EducationSubject Field: Secondary EducationVolume:150, Issue: 1, June, 2024Publish Date: 6 June 2024

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Pages: 315-330

Abstract

  This study looks into how respondents who are students interact concerning global citizenship, social responsibility, and patriotic views. According to the study, there are two primary types of patriotism: constructive patriotism, which includes critical support for efforts to better the country, and blind patriotism, which is defined by unflinching loyalty to ones country. The findings show a positive correlation between blind patriotism and social consideration, suggesting that those who practice blind patriotism also frequently show a high degree of concern and deference for other members of society. Constructive patriotism, on the other hand, shows a similar effect on social concern, demonstrating its ability to promote a morally responsible and compassionate society.                                 Additionally, the study investigates the connection between global citizenship principles including equality, mutual dependency, shared responsibility, and patriotic attitudes. Results indicate that, in comparison to blind patriotism, constructive patriotism is more suited to fostering equality, mutual dependency, and shared responsibility among citizens due to its emphasis on critical involvement and desire for national improvement.                                 Furthermore, the study clarifies how social consideration functions as a mediator in the connection between global citizenship and patriotic beliefs. It suggests that social consideration and patriotic attitudes have a strong positive association, with higher levels of social consideration being correlated with more patriotic sentiments. Additionally, social concern has a favorable impact on global citizenship, though not as much as it does on patriotic attitudes.                                 In conclusion, this research highlights the complex social phenomena of patriotism and its consequences for inclusive communities and global citizenship. According to the research, encouraging constructive patriotism—which is defined by critical involvement and a dedication to national improvement—is crucial for fostering inclusive views, social cohesion, and a sense of responsibility for global challenges.

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