Empirical Economics Letters, 22 (Special Issue 1): (December 2023) ISSN 1681 8997 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10656102 Fostering Sustainability in Education: Role of Internal LOC on Classroom Incivility and Learning Engagement Luxmi Malodia * and Priya Kumari Butail ** University Business School, Panjab University Chandigarh, India Abstract: The article examines internal locus of control role on classroom incivility and learning engagement relationship among college students of Union Territory, Chandigarh, Northern India. Standardized instruments were used to collect data from 136 respondents. In this study, SmartPLS4, a statistical tool, has been used to analyse data. Internal locus of control significantly correlated with learning engagement, whereas learning engagement and classroom incivility have been found to be significantly negatively correlated. Additional investigation found no evidence of moderating role of internal locus of control on association between incivility in the classroom and learning engagement. Keywords: Classroom Incivility, Learning Engagement, Internal Locus of Control, ILOC, LOC JEL Classification Number: I21, I23 1. Introduction India plays a significant role in the field of education. India is a country that has one of the biggest global networks of schools and colleges. Previously, Gurukula was used to deliver education. Throughout time, it has changed to adapt to the shifting needs of the times, to keep up with evolutionary shifts, and to move toward lifelong learning and meaning- making. The connection between the Guru (teacher) and his Shishya (students) was one of the most important parts of education. Both teaching and having good manners were valued equally in the Gurukula. It is an undeniable fact that the modern world, which raises the next generation, has major shortcomings in terms of moral and ethical values. The problem of uncivil behavior among school and college/university students has grown during the past two decades (Moore, 2012). Incivility at school reduced peer support, which in turn would have a negative impact on family life. Sound sleep, mental health, and emotional well-being were all negatively impacted by incivility. Incivility, therefore, had an effect on social life, whether it be at work or at home, on both friends and family (Bai et al., 2020). There is a positive correlation between classroom disrespect and antisocial behavior (Spadafora and Volk, 2021). * Email: luxmi@pu.ac.in ** Corresponding author. Research Scholar, Email: priyabutail.ubs@gmail.com