The integration of Information and Communication Technology within civic education delivery represents an increasingly emergent research area. Due to the growing involvement of technology in educational aspects, understanding how it is utilized within civic engagement is crucial. This paper aimed to determine the year that experienced the highest publication of research related to ICT integration into civic education, the most common research contexts and designs adopted by such studies, and the most dominant themes within the realm. Data from Google Scholar and CORE databases, spanning the period 2006–2024, were obtained using predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, yielding a total of 52 relevant studies. PRISMA was used for data extraction and analysis. The results indicated that 2024 had the highest number of publications, while Indonesia contributed 17 papers—the most publications from a single country. The most frequently used methodology was a descriptive research design, while the most dominant research focus involved theories and models of ICT integration. One of the major limitations identified in this work was the restriction to only two databases, thus not being adequately representative of worldwide perspectives. Therefore, results need to be interpreted cautiously due to issues of generalization. This also shows an increase in recent literature on civic education with respect to ICT integration and its growing research momentum. Future research should be directed toward wider global standpoints and consider the impact on civic engagement in view of ICTs.
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