From Messages to Movement: Strategic Role of Persuasive Communication in Government Education Campaigns - A Literature-Based Study of Shala Praveshotsav
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https://doi.org/10.69974/glskalp.05.03.02Keywords:
Persuasive Communication, Social Marketing, Behaviour Change, School Enrolment, Shala Praveshotsav, Narrative Persuasion, Source CredibilityAbstract
Persuasive communication has emerged as a cornerstone for government campaigns aiming to mobilize communities toward socially desirable behaviors, particularly in the education sector where parental perceptions, cultural norms, and institutional trust determine participation. This paper presents a literature-based analysis of the role, importance, and value of persuasive communication, focusing on the Gujarat campaign Shala Praveshotsav, designed to increase school enrolment. Using a synthesis of classic and contemporary studies, the paper examines the theoretical underpinnings of persuasive strategies, evaluates their operationalization in education campaigns, and identifies key mechanisms that drive behavioral outcomes.
The study is guided by three objectives: (1) to examine how persuasive strategies influence attitudes and behaviors in government education campaigns, (2) to assess the applicability of key persuasion theories to such programs, and (3) to identify critical elements of persuasive communication contributing to campaign effectiveness. The findings suggest that integrated approaches combining message framing, credible messengers, narrative and emotional appeals, community engagement, and behavioral facilitation significantly enhance program impact. The study provides insights for policy, practice, and future research, emphasizing the centrality of persuasion in achieving sustainable educational outcomes.
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