Attitudes Of University Students Research Articles

University Student Attitudes Regarding Answering Sex, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity Questions on University Application Forms.

A sample of 700 undergraduate university students throughout the US completed an online survey about their attitudes answering questions about their sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity (SSOGI) on their university admission form. This study examined differences between cisgender and transgender and gender diverse students in attitudes related to answering sex assigned at birth and gender identity questions, and between heterosexual students and students of diverse sexual orientations in attitudes related to answering sexual orientation questions. Overall, students indicated positive attitudes about answering SSOGI questions on their university application form, but attitudes toward sexual orientation questions were less positive. Differences were found in question/answer choice understanding (gender identity and sexual orientation), ease of answering (sex assigned at birth), offensiveness in asking (sex assigned at birth), privacy concerns (sex assigned at birth), comfort in answering (sex assigned at birth and sexual orientation), confidentiality concerns (gender identity), and importance of asking (sex assigned at birth and sexual orientation). Findings demonstrate that most respondents held positive attitudes about answering SSOGI questions and that communicating to LGBTQ+ applicants the importance of and privacy protections associated with answering SSOGI questions on university application forms might be important.

A look at the link between bio-altruistic values and pro-environmental attitude in university students

The growing environmental concern has highlighted the need to adopt pro-environmental behaviors. Despite previous research on the relationship between environmental values and attitudes, the connection between bio-altruistic values and pro-environmental attitudes in university students remains to be explored. The general objective of this study was to analyze the link between bio-altruistic values and pro-environmental attitudes in university students, and the specific objectives were to evaluate the levels of these variables in different dimensions. Using a correlational design, the New Ecological Paradigm Scale (NEP) and the Multiple Motives for Environmental Protection Scale (MEPS) were administered to 706 students from three public universities in northern Peru. The results revealed that 90.5% of the students exhibited "Good" levels of bio-altruistic values, and the majority showed positive pro-environmental attitudes. The research evidenced a significant association between bio-altruistic values and pro-environmental attitudes, suggesting that as bio-altruistic values increase, pro-environmental attitudes tend to be more positive toward the environment. These findings support previous research, highlighting the positive influence of bio-altruistic values on pro-environmental attitudes. The importance of educational and psychological factors is highlighted, underscoring the need for educational strategies to foster bio-altruistic values. It is concluded that cultivating these values in students can be crucial to promoting pro-environmental behavior and attitudes and advocating their inclusion in educational programs and public policies to build a more sustainable society.

A meta-analysis of the attitudes of university students in Türkiye toward ageism

ABSTRACT In today’s society, the issues surrounding aging, older adults, and ageism have gained considerable attention due to the rapidly increasing aging population. This study examines attitudes of the university students in Türkiye toward ageism. Employing a meta-analysis approach, the study investigates whether various sociodemographic factors affecting university students’ attitudes toward ageism. Utilizing Comprehensive Meta Analysis (CMA) software, the research examines potential disparities in attitudes toward ageism based on gender, class, age, family type, mother’s education level, father’s education level and the place where they spend most of their lives. The analysis involves evaluating Hedges’s g effect coefficient, Z statistic, and p-values to determine the relationship between ageism and demographic variables. To address publication bias, Egger’s regression intercept, Duval and Tweedie’s trim and fill, Rosenthal’s classic fail-safe N, and Orwin’s fail-safe N tests are conducted. Conclusively, the study finds that sociodemographic variables have a predominantly ‘very low’ or ‘low’ impact on ageism attitudes among university students. Specifically, only the variable of class shows a marginal effect (measured at −0.375), albeit statistically insignificant. Due to the absence of prior meta-analyses exploring the effects of sociodemographic factors on ageism among university students, these results cannot be directly compared with the existing research.

The relationship between body image, eating disorders risk, and the professional help-seeking attitudes of college students in Vietnam

This study investigates the relationship between body image, eating disorder risk, and the professional help-seeking attitudes of college students in Vietnam. We conducted a study with 232 college students (166 females and 66 males). The Attitudes Towards Professional Help-Seeking (ATSPPH), the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26), and the Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) served as the foundation for the questionnaire. In order to evaluate this research, the PLS-SEM approach was utilized. The results demonstrate that (i) body image, in particular, has a strong and positive link with eating disorder risk; (ii) professional help-seeking attitudes are strongly correlated with body image; (iii) there is a positive correlation between eating disorder risk and professional help-seeking attitudes; and (iv) eating disorder risk will mediate the relationship between body image and professional help-seeking attitudes. This article highlights a relationship between body image preoccupation and professional help-seeking attitudes through mediated eating disorder risk. It is necessary to identify individuals at risk of eating disorders and then consider and devise appropriate strategies to overcome or minimize binge eating or frequent or planned skipping meals; early intervention will reduce the risk of developing an eating disorder. The paper’s rationale helps raise awareness about the negative effects of body image concerns, the risk of eating disorders, and more. The paper also highlights the professional help-seeking attitudes of Vietnamese youth.

Knowledge and attitudes of medical and pharmacy university students regarding monkeypox: a multicenter, cross-sectional study in Vietnam

BackgroundIn May 2022, monkeypox (mpox) suddenly reappeared and rapidly spread worldwide. This global outbreak was a public health emergency of international concern. This study investigated Vietnamese medical and pharmacy university students’ knowledge and attitudes towards mpox.MethodsThis online cross-section survey was administered among students in four universities using a convenience sampling method. A semi-structured questionnaire was shared among students via a Google Forms link (quick-response code) in university amphitheaters at recess. Frequency (percentage) and mean (standard division) were used for descriptive statistics. Univariate and multivariate linear regression analyses were conducted to identify factors associated with students’ mpox knowledge and attitudes. A p-value < 0.001 was considered statistical significance.ResultsA total of 1,848 students participated in this study (including 1,030 medical students and 818 pharmacy students). Their common sources for seeking mpox/health information included the Internet (89.7%) and mass media (64.2%). Students’ average knowledge and attitude scores were 11.542 ± 3.910 (range: 0–23) and 30.301 ± 3.738 (range: 9–45), respectively. The average knowledge score of pharmacy students (12.139 ± 3.545) was significantly higher than that of medical students (11.067 ± 4.118) (p < 0.001). The average attitude score of the former (30.454 ± 3.787) was comparatively higher than that of the latter (30.181 ± 3.696), but this difference was insignificant (p = 0.111). Factors significantly associated with students’ mpox knowledge and/or attitudes were their sex, age, year of study, residence, major, grade point average, type of university, seeking mpox information in the past, and using reliable sources to seek health information (p < 0.001). A positive correlation existed between students’ knowledge and attitude scores (p < 0.001).ConclusionsStudents’ knowledge about mpox was relatively poor, while their attitudes were comparatively positive. Universities and relevant authorities should focus on the above factors and use multiple platforms and channels of communication to guarantee that trustworthy information about mpox can reach as many students as possible.

Evaluation of Knowledge and Attitudes of Female University Students about Ovarian Reserve Awareness and Technologies for Ovarian Reserve: A Cross-Sectional Study

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of female university students about ovarian reserve awareness and technologies for ovarian reserve. Materials and methods: This study was designed as a descriptive and cross-sectional study and was conducted on 660 female university students. The data were collected by using a questionnaire form based on the literature on ovarian reserve and related technologies. The mean, standard deviation and percentage distributions of the data obtained through the WEB page and face-to-face interview technique were analysed in the SPSS programme. Results: 86.2% of the students wanted to have children in the future and 75.8% planned to have children between the ages of 26-30. 56.7% of the students were aware of the availability of tests related to ovarian reserve and 86.6% of them demanded the development of new tests. In case of low ovarian reserve, 65.6% of the students stated that they could have children earlier, 68% could freeze their eggs, 51.2% could freeze their embryos, 73.8% could adopt a child and 84.7% could continue their work/education. Conclusion: It is remarkable that the majority of the students did not make any attempt for ovarian reserve evaluation although they wanted to have a child. Among the reasons for this situation, besides the fact that the students are still receiving education, they have false beliefs that their ovarian reserves will be sufficient at the age when they want to have children, that a healthy lifestyle and activity protect the ovarian reserve, and that they can have children with assisted reproductive techniques even if their ovarian reserves are low. It is important to evaluate the ovarian reserves of young women at an early stage in order for them to make a more conscious career and family planning.

The Attitudes of Chinese College Students Towards Utilizing Blended Learning to Enhance Their English Speaking Skills

This study aimed to investigate the attitudes of Chinese college students toward using a blended learning approach to enhance their English speaking skills. Participants include 105 non-English major students from a regular university in western China. A quantitative analysis was conducted based on the data from a designed questionnaire. The findings identify the majority of students were satisfied with using the blended learning approach during the courses to improve their English-speaking skills. Furthermore, most students showed a preference for using blended learning in future English-speaking learning because of its user-friendliness, flexibility in terms of time and location, access to self-directed learning, and diverse teaching resources. The study further demonstrated the successful and effective implementation of blended learning in English-speaking instruction as part of an educational reform process in a regular university in Western China. The researcher attempted to provide some tips to enhance blended English-speaking learning including diversified instructional designs, increased teacher-student interaction, the active use of spoken English in the classroom, practice opportunities outside of class, and the dissemination of rich oral language learning resources.

Exploring University Students' Perspectives on Animal Experimentation: Insights From a Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction Attitudes toward animal experimentation are rapidly evolving with time. This cross-sectional study intends to assess the attitudes of university students at Eastern Mediterranean University toward animal research based on different factors and lifestyle choices. Materials and methods Stratified random sampling was used. A total of 215 participants were chosen from the Faculties of Medicine, Pharmacy, Law, and the Department of Psychology (Faculty of Arts and Sciences). An open-access, self-administered, 14-question questionnaire was used. Mann-Whitney U tests were used for score comparisons. Results The response rate was 213 (99.07%). Eighty-eight (41.31%) of the participants were male. The mean age was 21.72 ± 2.23. Mann-Whitney U tests revealed significant differences for Q4, Q10, and Q14 (p = 0.012, 0.020, and 0.016, respectively) with respect to gender. Being a pet owner significantly affected the mean scores of Q7 and Q10 (p = 0.046 and p = 0.000, respectively). Conclusion The present study reveals nuanced student attitudes toward animal experimentation, balancing concern for animal welfare with the necessity of research. Gender and pet ownership significantly influence these views. The findings underscore the need for continued education on humane and ethical research practices. Future studies should broaden the demographic scope to better understand and track these attitudes over time.

Information Technology - Communication in Teaching Attitude and University Students

The objective of this research is to characterize the attitude of teachers and university students according to communication and information technology. We evaluate 34 teachers and 142 students and selected by stratified probabilistic sampling, to whom an evaluative test of attitudes towards the use of information and communication technology (ICT) was applied, carrying out a bivariate analysis with the Z test of proportions. A favorable attitude (technophilia) was found in 97% of teachers compared to 90% of students. For this case we have a difference of 7%, confidence interval of -5% to 13%, chi-square of 1.7 with p value p=0.19.

A cross-sectional study of university students’ awareness, knowledge, and attitudes on organ donation and transplantation in Northern Cyprus

Background: Understanding the knowledge and attitudes of university students regarding organ transplantation and donation is crucial, as these students can significantly influence public opinion and behavior. This study aims to assess the knowledge and attitudes of North Cyprus University students towards organ transplantation and donation. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 400 students from Northern Cyprus University, divided into medical and social science faculties. A structured questionnaire was utilized to assess their knowledge and attitudes towards organ transplantation and donation. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and effect size calculations were employed for data analysis. Results: Among the 400 students, 27% demonstrated sufficient knowledge of organ transplantation, and 62.7% had positive views on organ donation. Willingness to donate was expressed by 37% as living donors and 64% as deceased donors. There were no significant differences in knowledge and attitudes between medical and social science students. Factors such as sex, marital status, faculty, and contact with individuals with end-stage organ failure did not significantly influence the knowledge and attitudes. Conclusions: This study highlights the necessity for educational interventions and awareness campaigns to improve understanding and attitudes towards organ donation among Northern Cyprus University students. Incorporating organ donation education into university curricula, providing accurate online information, addressing misconceptions, and promoting awareness of donation centers and transplant hospitals are essential steps to mitigate organ shortages. Public engagement should be encouraged to foster a supportive environment for organ donation.

College Students' Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Startups A Study on Motivations, Challenges, and Educational Implications in Kanniyakumari District, Tamil Nadu

Startups play a crucial role in fostering innovation and economic growth globally. Understanding college students' perceptions and attitudes towards startups is essential for shaping effective entrepreneurship education programs and policies. This paper explores the perceptions and attitudes of college students towards startups, examining their motivations, perceived challenges, and the implications for entrepreneurship education. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys to gather insights from a diverse sample of undergraduate college students across various disciplines and educational backgrounds in Kanniyakumari District.

Assessing nutrition-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards breast cancer prevention among female students at the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria

BackgroundBreast cancer remains a complex disease and leading cause of cancer-related death in Nigerian women. Recently, the role of nutrition has been highlighted in the etiology of breast cancer.MethodsThe aim of this research was to evaluate the nutrition-related knowledge, attitude, and practices of female university students. We also investigated the correlation between their demographic characteristics and their knowledge and attitudes of the survey participants. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among female students at the Federal University of Oye (FUOYE), Nigeria. Participants completed self-administered questionnaires designed to assess their knowledge, attitude, and practices concerning cancer prevention. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 20, and significance was set at p < 0.05.ResultsOut of the 402 students who received the questionnaire, 300 completed it. The average age of the participants was 21.26 years with a standard deviation of 2.68. There was generally limited knowledge regarding breast cancer risk factors, with 45% of participants citing family history as the most recognized risk factor. Overall, knowledge level was influenced by the participants’ permanent place of residence and course of study. Attitudes towards the impact of maternal and paternal nutrition on breast cancer prevention were notably low. Additionally, less than half of the participants demonstrated good dietary practices.ConclusionThis study revealed low levels of nutrition-related knowledge concerning cancer prevention, accompanied by poor dietary habits among the participants. These results suggest a possible link between inadequate knowledge about breast cancer prevention and the observed poor dietary practices among the participants. The frequent consumption of unhealthy foods among the participants may be a pointer to higher risk of breast cancer in the future, emphasizing a need for health education targeted at this group.

Knowledge and Attitude of University Students Regarding Rhinoplasty

Knowledge and Attitude of University Students Regarding Rhinoplasty

Analysis of college students' attitudes toward the use of ChatGPT in their academic activities: effect of intent to use, verification of information and responsible use

BackgroundIn recent years, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education has increased worldwide. The launch of the ChatGPT-3 posed great challenges for higher education, given its popularity among university students. The present study aimed to analyze the attitudes of university students toward the use of ChatGPTs in their academic activities.MethodThis study was oriented toward a quantitative approach and had a nonexperimental design. An online survey was administered to the 499 participants.ResultsThe findings of this study revealed a significant association between various factors and attitudes toward the use of the ChatGPT. The higher beta coefficients for responsible use (β=0.806***), the intention to use frequently (β=0.509***), and acceptance (β=0.441***) suggested that these are the strongest predictors of a positive attitude toward ChatGPT. The presence of positive emotions (β=0.418***) also plays a significant role. Conversely, risk (β=-0.104**) and boredom (β=-0.145**) demonstrate a negative yet less decisive influence. These results provide an enhanced understanding of how students perceive and utilize ChatGPTs, supporting a unified theory of user behavior in educational technology contexts.ConclusionEase of use, intention to use frequently, acceptance, and intention to verify information influenced the behavioral intention to use ChatGPT responsibly. On the one hand, this study provides suggestions for HEIs to improve their educational curricula to take advantage of the potential benefits of AI and contribute to AI literacy.

‘It's like donating blood’: Ghanaian university students' knowledge and attitudes towards egg and sperm donation

There is anecdotal evidence that third-party reproduction, in particular gamete donation, is on the rise in Ghana. This is not surprising, considering the country has adopted assisted conception through the use of reproductive technologies for the past three decades. These technologies primarily aid infertile couples in Ghana in fulfilling their procreative responsibilities within the Ghanaian family and society. Potential donors' opinions regarding gamete donation have received minimal attention in the Ghanaian discourse on assisted reproductive technology (ART) usage. This study explores the knowledge and attitudes of undergraduate university students regarding gamete donation. The study utilized a qualitative methodology, which included 21 in-depth telephone interviews with students who were potential gamete donors. The data were thematically analyzed. The results of the study show that the participants knew that gamete donation was performed in Ghana. Positive sentiments about the technique were motivated by altruism, whereas negative attitudes were motivated by the urge to adhere to cultural norms that stigmatize incest and children conceived by artificial means. The decision to donate or decline egg or sperm donation was significantly influenced by one's religious convictions.

Kurdish EFL Students’ Attitudes towards the Use of Authentic Listening Materials in Improving their Oral Language Proficiency

It is argued that supplementing EFL classes with authentic listening materials helps EFL students be equipped with necessary skills and prepares them for real-life situations. Additionally, such materials tend to increase EFL learners’ interest and motivation in language learning. This study aims to explore the attitude of Kurdish EFL university students regarding the importance of authentic listening materials for improving their language proficiency. Moreover, it seeks to investigate any potential challenges faced by Kurdish EFL university students when they are exposed to authentic listening materials. To achieve these aims, this study employed a mixed method research design using a questionnaire and interview questions. A total of 76 students from the University of Human Development in Sulaimani City participated in the study. Of these, 18 volunteers have been interviewed to provide further details to corroborate the collected data from the questionnaire. The questionnaire’s findings has revealed that the overwhelming majority of the respondents have a positive attitude towards authentic listening materials in EFL classes. The results further showed that more low-proficiency students reported difficulties, such as vocabulary and cultural obstacles than high-proficiency ones. The findings of the interviews mainly supported the questionnaire data. It can be concluded that the use of authentic listening materials could motivate Kurdish EFL university students and enhance their oral language proficiency. Therefore, communicative English classes at the tertiary level should be supplemented with authentic listening materials to prepare students for real-life communication.

Opinions and attitudes toward domestic violence: University students’ perspectives in Turkey

ABSTRACT This study aimed to determine the attitudes of university students toward domestic violence. This is a cross-sectional descriptive study. The sample of this study consisted of 900 students enrolled in a public university’s nursing and forestry faculties. The data of the study were collected by the authors in Istanbul between December 2018 and March 2019. A Participant Introduction Form and the Attitudes toward Domestic Violence Scale were used to collect data. The participants’ mean Attitudes toward Domestic Violence Scale score was found to be 19.90 ± 5.58. A small percentage of the participants was found to have a supportive attitude toward domestic violence. Furthermore, this study revealed a statistically significant relationship between attitudes toward domestic violence and sociodemographic factors such as gender, department of study, region of birth, longest-lived area, place of residence, and family income. The attitudes of society toward domestic violence, as well as the factors that influence these attitudes, should be determined to prevent and eliminate domestic violence. Nurses who interact with the public on a routine basis should take an active position in research and training programs aimed at eradicating approving attitudes regarding domestic violence.

“Look, it’s my first Wikipedia article!” The attitude of university students to an authentic process genre writing task

“Look, it’s my first Wikipedia article!” The attitude of university students to an authentic process genre writing task

UNVEILING STUDENTS' CHALLENGES AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS PROJECT-BASED LEARNING IN ENGLISH-SPEAKING TERTIARY CLASSROOM

University students learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL) often struggle with speaking anxiety, limited practice opportunities, and performance pressure. This paper explores the challenges and attitudes of EFL university students towards Project-Based Learning (PBL) implemented in a speaking class at the tertiary level in the Indonesian context. The study included 35 university students from a public university in Indonesia. The researchers employed a mixed-methods approach to examine students' attitudes and challenges. Data were gathered through a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The analysis of the questionnaire revealed predominantly positive attitudes towards PBL. The interviews uncovered challenges, such as lack of confidence, pronunciation difficulties, time constraints, heavy workload, and performance anxiety. Despite these challenges, the students had positive attitudes, emphasising PBL's potential for enhancing speaking skills. The study recommends targeted interventions to address lingering challenges and refine PBL implementation.

Исследование отношения студентов вузов к использованию арт-терапии

The article presents the results of an empirical study, the purpose of which is to study the attitude of university students to the use of art therapy. It was assumed that students have insufficient knowledge about art therapy, and the study of art therapy courses by future psychologists and teachers is important for the development of their professional competencies. A questionnaire was developed that included eight questions characterizing students’ knowledge of art therapy (general understanding and familiarity with it, its definition, applicability and effectiveness, types, benefits for professional and psychological tasks). A survey of 42 students of the Faculty of Psychology and Social Pedagogy of the Taganrog Institute named after A.P. Chekhov (branch) of the Russian State Economic University (RINH) was conducted, as well as 39 students of technical areas of the Southern Federal University in Taganrog. The main result of the study was that students’ knowledge of art therapy was quite poor (especially students of technical specialties). At the same time, a significant part of students are interested in art therapy and consider it useful for professional development and psychological health. The results obtained can be used in the development of university academic disciplines in art therapy. A conclusion is made about the desirability of including some art therapy methods in the training program (primarily psychological and pedagogical areas), which will improve the quality of training of future specialists.