scholarly journals Academic Entitlement and Academic Performance in Graduating Pharmacy Students

2014 ◽  
Vol 78 (6) ◽  
pp. 116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meghan N. Jeffres ◽  
Sean M. Barclay ◽  
Scott K. Stolte
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Academic Entitlement

My grade, my right: linking academic entitlement to academic performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 775-793
Author(s):  
Bianca Bertl ◽  
Denise Andrzejewski ◽  
Lynda Hyland ◽  
Anita Shrivastava ◽  
Douglas Russell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Academic Entitlement

scholarly journals Examining the Relationship Between Biometric Indicators and Pharmacy Students' Academic Performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 84 (5) ◽  
pp. 7683
Author(s):  
Eric C. Nemec ◽  
Michael C. Thomas ◽  
Krista J. Gile ◽  
Jiayue Tong ◽  
Melissa J. Mattison
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Long weekend sleep is linked to stronger academic performance in male but not female pharmacy students

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 350-357
Author(s):  
Rehana Khan Leak ◽  
Susan L. Weiner ◽  
Manisha N. Chandwani ◽  
Diane C. Rhodes
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Real Life ◽  
The Body ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Men Students ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Recovery Sleep ◽  
Central Hypothesis

Poor sleep hygiene portends loss of physical and mental stamina. Therefore, maintaining a regular sleep/wake schedule on both weekdays and weekends is highly recommended. However, this advice runs contrary to the habits of university students who sleep late on weekends. Pharmacy students at Duquesne University sit for frequent examinations, typically commencing at 7:30 AM, and they complain about mental fatigue. Here, we tested the central hypothesis that longer sleep durations on both weekdays and weekends are linked to stronger academic performance in men and women. Students in their first professional year were administered three surveys to collect data on sleep habits and factors that might influence sleep, such as roommates, long commute times, and sleep interruptions. Grade point averages (GPAs) were collected from the Dean’s office, with individual permissions from the students. Longer weekend—but not weekday—sleep durations were significantly correlated with higher cumulative GPAs in men and not in women. Women achieved slightly higher cumulative GPAs than men. Students who fell asleep within 15 min of going to bed had higher professional-phase GPAs than those who fell asleep after an hour or more. Our observations cannot establish causal links, but, given the body of prior evidence on the salutary properties of sleep, men may reap more benefit from recovery sleep on weekends. Rather than recommending that students force themselves awake early on weekends in an attempt to maintain a consistent sleep routine, the real-life habits of students should also be given consideration.

scholarly journals PHARMACY STUDENTS’ OPINIONS OF USING MOCK QUESTIONS TO PREPARE FOR SUMMATIVE EXAMINATIONS

2020 ◽  
pp. 58-65
Author(s):  
FOZIA SIAB ◽  
HANA MORRISSEY ◽  
PATRICK BALL
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Learning Difficulties ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Direct Impact ◽  
Workshop Session ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Practice Questions

Objective: Mock questions are thought to benefit to students through help with learning, revealing specific areas of learning difficulties, practice examination timing and aiding a higher mark in the examination. The literature suggests practice questions have a direct impact on students’ academic performance and improving examination confidence. The aim of the study was to gather opinions of pharmacy students on using mock examinations and practice questions to prepare for summative examinations. Methods: Paper based questionnaires were distributed to all fourth year pharmacy students at the start of a university scheduled workshop session. The data was transcribed onto a Microsoft Excel™ spreadsheet and analysed. Results: Out of all fourth year pharmacy students 73% completed the questionnaire of which 91% had received access to mock questions but only 92% of those who had access used them. Common themes were identified; the benefits of using mock questions were ‘knowledge’, ‘examination style’ and ‘identification of weaknesses’. Furthermore, most participants chose ‘Year 3 Calculations exam’ (62%) as the most useful summative examination for which to use mock questions. Conclusion: Mock questions have a place in improving the performance of pharmacy students in examinations. The study results showed that the majority of participants who used mock questions found them to be useful in promoting learning, revealing specific areas of learning difficulties, improving awareness of examination structure, practicing their ability to apply knowledge to questions under examination conditions and to motivate students to revise more using better strategies.

Exploring the Interrelationships Among Academic Entitlement, Academic Performance, and Satisfaction With Life in a College Student Sample

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 186-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebekah H. Reysen ◽  
Suzanne Degges-White ◽  
Matthew B. Reysen
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Academic Entitlement ◽  
Student Sample ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
College Student Sample ◽  
Academically At Risk

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship among academic entitlement, life satisfaction, and academic performance as measured by cumulative grade point average. When comparing academically at-risk versus non-at-risk college students, academically at-risk students scored significantly lower on satisfaction with life than their non-at-risk peers. In addition, a significant negative correlation was found between academic entitlement and satisfaction with life for all students. Implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.

scholarly journals Impact of Electronic Device Use in Class on Pharmacy Students’ Academic Performance

2012 ◽  
Vol 76 (9) ◽  
pp. 167 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Allan Prescott ◽  
Heather L. Johnson ◽  
Mark J. Wrobel ◽  
Gina M. Prescott
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Electronic Device ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Device Use

scholarly journals Transition to Online Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Impact of Changes in Alcohol Consumption and Experiencing Hangovers on Academic Functioning

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (22) ◽  
pp. 5332
Author(s):  
Agnese Merlo ◽  
Pauline A. Hendriksen ◽  
Johan Garssen ◽  
Elisabeth Y. Bijlsma ◽  
Ferdi Engels ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Academic Functioning ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Time Investment ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
The Impact

In the Netherlands, the 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic had a significant impact on daily life, with two extensive lockdowns enforced to combat the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. These measures included the closure of bars and restaurants, and the transition from face-to-face to online education. A survey was conducted among Dutch pharmacy students and PhD-candidates to investigate the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on alcohol consumption, hangovers, and academic functioning. The analysis revealed a significant reduction in both quantity and frequency of alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 lockdown periods. This was accompanied with a significant reduction in hangover frequency and lower hangover severity during COVID-19 lockdown periods. The distribution of scores on academic performance showed great variability between respondents: while some participants reported impairment, others reported improved performance during the COVID-19 pandemic, or no change. Women reported that significantly more time investment was associated with maintaining these performance levels. Consistent among participants was the notion of reduced interactions with teachers and other students. Participants who reported more hangovers and most severe hangovers before COVID-19 benefited from the lockdown periods in terms of improved academic performance. Positive correlations were found between study grades/output and both the frequency and severity of hangovers experienced before COVID-19, suggesting that heavier drinkers, in particular, improved academic performance during the lockdown periods. In conclusion, COVID-19 lockdowns were associated with a significant reduction in both alcohol consumption and experiencing hangovers, which was, among heavier drinkers particularly, associated with significantly improved academic functioning.

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