Original scientific paper

DEMOCRATIZATION OF SOCIETY AND EDUCATION FOR INTERCULTURAL RELATIONS

Vlatka Domović ; Faculty of Philosophy, Zagreb
Zlata Golder ; Faculty of Philosophy, Zagreb

Abstract

The objective of this research is the empirical analysis and evaluation
of intercultural predispositions of the secondary school
population in the Republic of Croatia. Data were collected utilizing
the questionnaire method. The independent variables represent
the selected socio-demographic indicators, whereas the dependent
variables represent the selected European values,for
which a Likert-type block of scales was constructed. The stratified
sample, numbering 2715 examinees, consisted of pupils in all secondary-
school grades in 26 schools of the general ("gymnasium"),
technical and vocational profiles, situated in 19 towns in the
Republic of Croatia. The analysis of the results indicates that the
examinees have positive attitudes toward the proposed values, in
general. Among the socio-demographic indicators, the variables
pertaining to the educational status are the ones which, in a higher
degree, distinguish the examinees. Namely, those attending
the "gymnasium" type of school, those attaining excellent and very
good marks, and those with aspirations for further schooling,
express the more positive attitudes toward democratic values. It
can be assumed that this results from the better overall information
and accumulation of knowledge of these students, as well as
from their ability for analysis and comparison, necessary for the
formation of the personal world-view. Consequently, the need for
introduction of new contents into the systematic education of all
pupils was recognized, with the aim of acquisition of political culture
and promotion of active relations towards democratic values.

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Hrčak ID:

31792

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/31792

Publication date:

1.9.1996.

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