The Effects of Civic Disposition and Supporting Service on Civic Achievement: A Multilevel Analysis of NAEP Civics Data

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Abstract

This study examines the relationship between student civic dispositions, supporting services availability, and the civic achievement among eighth-grade students in the United States. Using NAEP 2018 restricted data and hierarchical linear modeling (HLM), we analyzed the effects of student-level factors (gender, race/ethnicity, school belonging, civic disposition) and school-level services (e.g., tutoring, pull-out instruction, summer school) on civics achievement. Results indicate significant variations in civics achievement across schools. The availability of tutoring is associated with higher achievement, while summer school is linked to lower scores. Interactions between civic dispositions and supporting services suggest the need for personalized educational approaches.

Authors

• Chenchen Lu, Purdue University

• Shuangting Li, Purdue University

• Chrystal S. Johnson, Purdue University