Forms and Dimensions of Civic Involvement

This research assesses (a) students' perceptions of civic involvement from either a charity or social justice perspective, and (b) the relationship among six dimensions of civic involvement (Knowledge, Skill, Efficacy, Value, Responsibility, and Commitment) for developing a charity or social justice perspective. Pre- and post-course analysis showed that (a) the charitable view of civic involvement was dominant; and (b) the six dimensions were distinct constructs in describing civic involvement. (ginsberg.umich.edu/mjcsl/)