Graduation Term

2014

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

School of Communication

Committee Chair

John R. Baldwin

Abstract

This thesis explores the relationship between classroom interaction and students' behavioral outcomes. To investigate this relationship, the research applies the theory of planned behavior to identify civic engagement outcomes produced by teaching and classroom exposure. The results indicate that there is no significant relationship between the forms of teaching (i.e., active or passive) and behavior outcomes (e.g., self-efficacy). Nevertheless, results supported previous literature by showing that attitudes, self-efficacy, and subjective norms can predict behavioral intent. The results also showed a possible fatigue effect due to overexposure to civic and political engagement in the classroom.

Access Type

Thesis-Open Access

DOI

http://doi.org/10.30707/ETD2014.Johnson.C

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