Factors Influencing the Training of Global Citizenship for English-Majored Students at a Public University in Vietnam

Global citizenship education (GCE) is essential in preparing students for active participation in an interconnected world. This study investigates the key factors influencing global citizenship training at a public university in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam. By using a quantitative approach, the data were collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed by Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and regression analysis. The findings identified four significant factors: Knowledge and Awareness (KA), Skills and Competencies (SC), Engagement and Participation (EP), and Learning Environment and Lifestyle (LE), collectively explaining 75.103% of the total variance. The regression model demonstrated moderate explanatory power (R² = 0.504, p = 0.000), indicating that these four factors significantly impact the effectiveness of global citizenship education. This study contributes to the growing body of research on GCE by providing empirical evidence on the key determinants of global citizenship training in Vietnam. The findings suggest that educational institutions should prioritize integrating global knowledge into the curriculum, enhancing skill development, fostering active engagement, and creating a supportive learning environment to cultivate globally competent citizens.