Asian values and democratic citizenship

Author
Periodical
Asia Pacific Journal of Education
Volume
35
Year
2015
Issue number
2
Page range
191–212
Relates to study/studies
ICCS 2009

Asian values and democratic citizenship

Exploring attitudes among South Korean eighth graders using data from the ICCS Asian Regional Module

Abstract

Utilizing data from the 2009 IEA International Civic and Citizenship Study Asian Regional Module, this secondary analysis explores the relationship between traditional Asian values and democratic citizenship. Findings identify two dimensions of Asian values: Asian civic values and obedience to authority. Among South Korean students, Asian civic values have a positive association with democratic citizenship, while obedience to authority displays an inverse relationship. However, attachment to obedience to authority is much weaker. The overall findings suggest the possibility of reconciliation between traditional Asian values and democratic citizenship.