Rakhima Ismaeva

This study examines how the socio-psychological climate in higher education influences the formation of students’ civic positions across motivational, cognitive, and behavioural components. To address predominantly low-to-medium baseline civic engagement, the study developed and implemented the “Harmony and Citizenship” programme aimed at fostering a supportive educational environment. Effectiveness was evaluated using documentation analysis, pedagogical observation, expert evaluations, and self-assessments. Post-implementation results confirmed the programme’s efficacy, particularly in the experimental group. Behaviourally, the experimental group achieved a higher proportion of high civic engagement (42.7% vs. 41.2% in the control group) and a significant reduction in low-level engagement (13.8% vs. 21.5%). The experimental group also showed gains in high-level motivational (34.1%) and cognitive (33.9%) dimensions. By substantiating key concepts such as civic education, patriotism, and citizenship, this research provides a practical, adaptable methodology for enhancing students’ civic development through institutional climate optimization.