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The Level of Cognitive Dissonance among Learners in the Selected Secondary Schools of Lusaka District, Zambia

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  • Ruth Nakamba, MEd

    (University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia)

  • Ecloss Munsaka, PhD

    (University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia)

  • Bestern Kaani, PhD

    (University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia)

Abstract

This study sought to determine the level of cognitive dissonance among learners in selected secondary schools of Lusaka District. The sample comprised 200 randomly selected pupils from two secondary schools of Lusaka District. This study employed a cross sectional survey research design. Cognitive dissonance scale was employed to determine the level of dissonance among learners. Overall cognitive dissonance results revealed that 50% of learners experienced high level of dissonance. The cognitive dissonance sub scales represented personal domain and external domain. Among the sub scales representing personal domain, family dissonance had the lowest mean score while the subscale with the highest mean was personal adjustment. For the impersonal domain, cognitive dissonance based on school and learning had the lowest mean score while cognitive dissonance based on perpetuance had the highest mean score. Similarly, findings indicated significant difference in the level of cognitive dissonance among learners according to school and gender. In conclusion, the level of cognitive dissonance is high among learners in Zambia.

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  • Ruth Nakamba, MEd & Ecloss Munsaka, PhD & Bestern Kaani, PhD, 2024. "The Level of Cognitive Dissonance among Learners in the Selected Secondary Schools of Lusaka District, Zambia," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 11(10), pages 373-380, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:11:y:2024:i:10:p:373-380
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    1. Bestern Kaani (PhD & Nisbert Machila (MA.History), 2022. "The Conceptualizations of Intelligence Among the Tonga People of Southern Zambia: A Parental Perspective," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 6(11), pages 754-760, November.
    2. Ruth Nakamba & Bestern Kaani, 2023. "Parental Child Neglect: Prevalence and Social Problems Associated with Neglected Children in Selected Secondary Schools of Mufulira District, Zambia," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(6), pages 633-642, June.
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