PSYCHOLOGY OF MORAL EDUCATION
G O Madubuike
Paul University, Awka, Nigeria
Tobias Chineze Enike
Paul University, Awka, Nigeria
Offing Udeme
Paul University, Awka, Nigeria
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Keywords

Psychology
Christian Education
Electoral Malpractices

How to Cite

Madubuike, G., Enike, T., & Udeme, O. (2026). PSYCHOLOGY OF MORAL EDUCATION. Nigerian Journal of Social Psychology, 9(2). Retrieved from https://nigerianjsp.com/index.php/NJSP/article/view/285
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Abstract

Psychology of moral education, which  part  of Christian  seeks to develop students and citizens spiritually, morally, and intellectually in the light of biblical truth. The psychology of Christian education serves as a bridge between the spiritual mission of education and the human mechanisms through which learning occurs. It is rooted in the understanding that humans are created in the image of God (imago Dei) and are called to grow not only in knowledge but in Christ like character. While secular psychology offers tools for understanding development and learning processes, Christian education reframes these within the context of Scripture, relying on divine truth as the panacea for electoral malpractices in developing countries like Nigeria. This paper therefore explores the psychological theories, principles and techniques as well  as well  articulated  civic  education that will help in controlling various and varieties of  electoral malpractices in Nigeria. This is only  possible  through  psychology  of moral  education  that are inculcate value  orientation o the  citizenry  in all levels  of education in education

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