scholarly journals Students anxiety and recruitment during Covid-19 pandemic: role of university, specialization and employment expectation

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 403-413
Author(s):  
Abdullah M. Al-Ansi ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Natural Science ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Direct Role ◽  
Main Method ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Yogyakarta City

The problem and the aim of the study. Most undergraduate students at last year of university have anxiety to seek for the future job. Looking for job and moving to new chapter of their life is often accompanied by anxiousness and generates psychological stress. The purpose of this paper is to indicate the role of university, specialization and employment expectation in decreasing the students’ anxiousness. Research methods. The main method of this research is quantitative approach by using surveys. Data were collected by surveying of 400 students at the last year of university distributed under three categories: medical science, natural science and social studies in Yogyakarta city, Indonesia. Purposive sampling was used to select students based on their specialization of study. Regression path analysis was employed to examine the role of university, specialization and possibility of employment on decreasing the students’ anxiety in finding suitable job. Results. The Results indicate that university has no direct role in helping students get job but has indirect impact on shaping students’ knowledge, skills and self-confidence to prepare them for future job and this leads to negative and significant impact on students’ anxiousness with (β = -.138 and -.260; p < 0,01) respectively. Specialization has negative and significant impact (β = -.207, -.198; p < 0,01) for medical and natural science students and low negative and significant (β = -.018; p < 0,01) for social science students on their anxiety. Finally, employment expectation for most of the students was fair and has positive impact on their anxiety (β = .012, .090 and .124; p < 0,05) respectively. Conclusion. This research revealed the increasing impact of Covid-19 pandemic to the students’ anxiety due to continuous influence of the virus during the 2020. Theoretical, social and practical implications have been discussed as part of this research as well.

Gender Differences in English Proficiency among Early, Middle and Late Immersion Undergraduate Students: The Role of Individual Difference Factors

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-42
Author(s):  
Olusiji Lasekan
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Second Language ◽  
Individual Difference ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
English Proficiency ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Self Confidence

AbstractA number of s tudies conducted a cross di fferent levels of educa tion ha ve reported tha t female learners’ capa city to lea rn second language successfull y is hi gher than male lea rners ’. However, few wri ters ha ve been able to question and investi gate the effects of di fferent levels of immersions and va rious indi vidual fa ctors on male a nd female lea rners ’ English proficiency at uni versity level . The aim of this study is to exa mine how gender differences in English profi ciency is influenced by individu al di fference fa ctors among ea rl y, middle and late immersion undergradua te students . Both quali tati ve and quanti tati ve methods were used in i nves tiga ting 221 undergraduate s tudents from va rious colleges in the ci ty of Gulba rga , India. The resul ts reveal tha t the female lea rner’s hi gher English proficien cy compa red wi th the male learners’ is pa rtl y caused by their s tronger a tti tude towa rd English langua ge educa tion and self -confidence to lea rn the langua ge successfull y. Implica tions of the resul ts and future research di rections a re also presented.

scholarly journals ‘I'll play the game, but I cannot stay’ : The role of third space professionals in encouraging the retention, success and sense of belonging of undergraduate students

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Hughes ◽  
Debra Cureton ◽  
Jenni Jones
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Third Space ◽  
Academic Identity ◽  
Educational Provision ◽  
Academic Coach

In 2019, a diverse, post-92, Midlands university implemented a new, hybrid third space role called the ‘academic coach’ (AC) to support its mission towards to support its mission to make its educational provision fully accessible to all its students, to retain them and to ensure their success to support its mission to make its educational provision fully accessible to all its students, to retain them and to ensure their success of all its students. Since a sense of belonging to their institution is such a powerful influence on students’ sense of wellbeing, their development of an academic identity and their resilience in the higher education context, with consequent positive impact upon their retention and success, this role is devoted to the pastoral care and personal tutoring of levels three and four students. This case study considers the journey of the AC in defining and shaping this new role and offers the ACs’ perceptions of their influence on the experience of students at levels three and four by enhancing collaborative and learning relationships within the wider university.

scholarly journals PENGARUH KEAKTIFAN MENGIKUTI LAYANAN BIMBINGAN KELOMPOK TERHADAP KEPERCAYAAN DIRI SISWA KELAS XI IPA DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS NEGERI 12 PEKANBARU

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
SUCI LIA SARI ◽  
RIKA DEVIANTI
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Natural Science ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
School Science ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
High School Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Active Service

This research studies the correlation. The subject of this study students 'high school science class XI Pekanbaru District 12 and the object of this study is the influence of active service following the guidance of a group of XI grade students' self confidence Natural Science State Senior High School 12 Pekanbaru. The study population was a class XI science students who had attended group counseling services, amounting to 40 people. Given the population is so large, the writer uses Total Sampling. Techniques used to collect data a questionnaire prepared following the Likert scale. Once the data is collected and then analyzed by Product Moment correlation with the formula. Based on the data analysis can be concluded that (1) active service following the guidance of the class XI science students State Senior  High School 12 Pekanbaru is located in the category of being which is equal to 76 316%. (2) confidence class XI science students State Senior High School 12 Pekanbaru is located in the category of 67.5%. (3) Based on the obtained correlation test correlation coefficient of 0703. The results of these correlation coefficients indicate that there are significant effect between self-esteem class XI science student State Senior High School 12 Pekanbaru. Effect of active service following the guidance of the group of XI grade students' self confidence Natural Science State Senior High School 12 Pekanbaru obtained from the coefficient of determination was 49%. Keyword: 

scholarly journals The role of gender and academic degree on preference for smooth curvature of abstract shapes

PeerJ ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. e10877
Author(s):  
Letizia Palumbo ◽  
Giulia Rampone ◽  
Marco Bertamini
Keyword(s):  
Individual Differences ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Aesthetic Appreciation ◽  
Academic Degree ◽  
Emotional Sensitivity ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Abstract Shapes

Background Preference for smooth contours occurs for a variety of visual stimuli. However, there are individual differences. Openness to experience, a trait associated with aesthetic appreciation, emotional sensitivity and abstract thinking, correlates with this preference. The evaluation of meaningless stimuli entails automatic associations influenced by knowledge, intellectual interests and individual experiences which are diverse. However, it is difficult to capture this variability in studies restricted to Undergraduate students in Psychology with a prevalence of female participants. Methods Here we examined preference for curvature with 160 undergraduate students in Psychology, Mathematics, Engineering and Computer Science, balanced for gender. Participants viewed abstract shapes varying for contour (angular vs. curved). The shapes presented variations in Vertices (10, 20, 30) and Concavity (30%, 40%, 50%) to increase complexity. Participants rated how much they liked each shape on a 0 (dislike) to 100 (like) scale. Furthermore, because students in pure Science disciplines present autistic-like traits as measured with the Autism Quotient (AQ), and there is evidence that individuals with autism respond positively to edgy abstract shapes, participants also completed the AQ. Results Overall participants preferred curved shapes to angular shapes. We confirmed past research showing that complexity played a key role, with simple shapes with less vertices (10 vertices) being preferred over shapes with larger number of vertices (20 and 30 vertices). Furthermore, simple shapes (10 vertices) were preferred more with more concavities (50%). Importantly, an interaction between academic degree and gender revealed that preference for smooth curvature was stronger for Psychology female participants. Science students scored higher than Psychology students on the AQ. Interestingly, multilevel analyses showed that the variability of AQ traits in the sample did not contribute to this interaction. The results are discussed in relation to theories of preference formation and individual differences.

scholarly journals Investigating Undergraduate Science Students’ Conceptions and Misconceptions of Ocean Acidification

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. ar29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn I. Danielson ◽  
Kimberly D. Tanner
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Science Education ◽  
Education Research ◽  
Ocean Acidification ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Environmental Studies ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Undergraduate Biology ◽  
Undergraduate Science

Scientific research exploring ocean acidification has grown significantly in past decades. However, little science education research has investigated the extent to which undergraduate science students understand this topic. Of all undergraduate students, one might predict science students to be best able to understand ocean acidification. What conceptions and misconceptions of ocean acidification do these students hold? How does their awareness and knowledge compare across disciplines? Undergraduate biology, chemistry/biochemistry, and environmental studies students, and science faculty for comparison, were assessed on their awareness and understanding. Results revealed low awareness and understanding of ocean acidification among students compared with faculty. Compared with biology or chemistry/biochemistry students, more environmental studies students demonstrated awareness of ocean acidification and identified the key role of carbon dioxide. Novel misconceptions were also identified. These findings raise the question of whether undergraduate science students are prepared to navigate socioenvironmental issues such as ocean acidification.

scholarly journals Are your students safe to learn? The role of lecturer’s authentic leadership in the creation of psychologically safe environments and their impact on academic performance

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-78
Author(s):  
André Escórcio Soares ◽  
Miguel Pereira Lopes
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Authentic Leadership ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Psychological Safety ◽  
Network Density ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Impact

As the role of students and lecturers in higher education changes, several questions emerge about the role of each of them on students’ academic performance. This includes questions regarding the impact of the relationships between students, lecturer’s characteristics and the social environment on students’ performance. To address these questions, this article reports a study of the impact of lecturer authentic leadership, psychological safety and network density on academic performance. It explores the relationship between network density, psychological safety and lecturer authentic leadership. A questionnaire was distributed to undergraduate students. A positive impact of lecturer authentic leadership and psychological safety on academic performance was found. Students from high-density groups tended to show better academic performance, higher psychological safety and tended to see their lecturers as being more authentic. A reflection on the role of the lecturer in higher education settings is presented. It also presents some recommendations on how student academic performance can be improved by the adoption of specific behaviours by their lecturer.

scholarly journals Role of Talented Student Office in Encouraging Medical Science Students for Participating in Scientific Olympiads

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-181
Author(s):  
Leila Vahedi ◽  
Morteza Ghojazadeh ◽  
Saber Azami Aghdash ◽  
Narmin Rasouli ◽  
Hakimeh Hazrati
Keyword(s):  
Medical Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Talented Student

Postprandial Somnolence and its awareness among the Medical Undergraduate Students: A crosssectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 826-832
Author(s):  
Abhishek Chaturvedi ◽  
Anitha Guru ◽  
Naveen Kumar ◽  
Ling Yi Lin ◽  
Daniel YeapTze Wei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
First Year ◽  
Lunch Break ◽  
Medical Undergraduate ◽  
Students First

Introduction: Postprandial somnolence or commonly referred to as food coma is generally experienced after the ingestion of afternoon meals. The performance of an individual gets affected after the ingestion of a heavy meal and this is more pertinent in a college setup where students have to attend a lecture right after the meal. The objective of this study was to assess the awareness of medical students about the factors responsible for postprandial somnolence, to identify the methods used to counteract it and to ascertain lecturers’ perception on responsiveness and participation of the students in a post lunch lecture. Methods: Total 330 students (first year to third year MBBS students) aged between 18-21 years and 40 lecturers teaching first and second year MBBS students were involved in this study. Two separate questionnaires (Part A: students’ perception, and B: lecturers’ perception) were prepared, peer-reviewed, validated and administered to the respective participants. All the responses were compiled and expressed in frequency percentage. Statistical analysis was performed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences, version 15.0 for a level of statistical significance of 5%. Pearson correlation was used to get the association between the variables. Results: About 55.75% students were aware about the role of serotonin and melatonin in drowsiness but 45.75% students did not know that food rich in tryptophan relaxes the brain and results in sleepiness. Students agree that heaviness of their meal might cause drowsiness and indigestion or bloating, which can also result in lethargy and can affect their performance. Majority of the lecturers opined that students disturb the harmony of the class and are less responsive and participative in post lunch break lectures. Conclusion: Thus, the present study provided scope for conducting awareness talks regarding the strategies to counteract postprandial somnolence among medical students which can help improve their concentration during post-lunch lectures. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.20(4) 2021 p.826-832

scholarly journals The role of informational, normative, and avoidance identity styles in prediction of social anxiety in medical science students

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-37
Author(s):  
Farideh Daneshniya ◽  
Sharareh Zarabi ◽  
Zahra Karimiyan ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Identity Styles
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