Attitudes Of University Students Research Articles

Investigating the attitude of university students towards the use of ChatGPT as a learning resource

Introduction: currently, the integration of innovative technologies plays a crucial role in students' academic formation. In this context, ChatGPT emerges as a cutting-edge tool with the potential to transform the educational experience.Objective: to assess the attitude of university students towards the use of ChatGPT as a learning resource.Methods: a quantitative study, non-experimental design and observational and descriptive type. The sample was determined through simple random sampling and consisted of 269 university students of both genders who were administered the Attitudes towards the Use of ChatGPT Scale, an instrument with adequate metric properties.Results: the attitude towards the use of ChatGPT as a learning resource was predominantly rated at a medium level, as were the affective, cognitive, and behavioral dimensions. This suggests that students enjoy using ChatGPT as a tool in their learning process and consider it facilitates and improves their educational experience. However, they expressed concern about the possibility of this tool generating inaccurate results.Conclusions: the attitude of university students towards the use of ChatGPT as a learning resource was rated at a medium level. Likewise, it was determined that as students progressed in their academic training, they developed a more favorable attitude towards the use of ChatGPT

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Cognitive Bias Modification Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Cognitive Avoidance and Ineffective Attitudes in University Students with Social Anxiety

Objective: The present study aimed to compare the effectiveness of cognitive bias modification therapy (CBM) and mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy (MCBT) on cognitive avoidance and ineffective attitudes in university students with social anxiety. Methods and Materials: This research employed a semi-experimental design with pre-test, post-test, and control group. The statistical population included all university students with social anxiety disorder at Shiraz University of Teachers during the academic years 2022-2023. A sample of 60 individuals was selected using convenience sampling method, randomly assigned to three groups (20 participants per group). The interventions consisted of cognitive bias modification therapy (7 sessions of 90 minutes each) and mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy (8 sessions of 90 minutes each). Data collection tools included the Connor Social Anxiety Scale (2000), the Cognitive Avoidance Questionnaire by Sexton and Dugas (2004), and the Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale by Weissman and Beck (1978). Data analysis was conducted using descriptive and inferential statistics (analysis of covariance). Findings: Results indicated significant differences among the three groups in cognitive avoidance, and mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy showed comparable effectiveness to cognitive bias modification therapy. However, there were significant differences in the mean scores of ineffective attitudes and its components between the experimental and control groups, with mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy demonstrating greater effectiveness compared to cognitive bias modification therapy. Conclusion: The results indicated significant differences among the three groups. This finding also shows that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness did not have significantly different effectiveness in terms of cognitive avoidance and its components (except for thought substitution).

Education for Sustainability: A Data-Driven Methodological Proposal for the Strengthening of Environmental Attitudes in University Students and Their Involvement in Policies and Decision-Making

Introduction: in the context of global environmental challenges, university education emerges as a fundamental pillar to cultivate proactive attitudes towards sustainability. This research not only seeks to influence individual perceptions, but also the ability of these students to contribute significantly to policies and decision-making processes related to the environment.Objective: implement a methodological proposal that uses educational events, artistic events and social responsibility projects to strengthen attitudes towards environmental sustainability in university students.Method: a quantitative approach and a pre-experimental design were used, applying pre-test and post-test to students from five majors at a public university. The intervention was based on four thematic axes: classification and selection of solid waste, rational use of water, efficient use of electrical energy and university safety.Results: the results revealed positive changes in student attitudes, with significant increases in solid waste classification (from 28 % to 72 %), university safety (from 32 % to 75 %), rational use of water (from 34 % % to 76 %) and energy efficiency (from 43 % to 82 %). In addition, a strengthening of continuous environmental knowledge was observed by 46 %, representing an increase of 81 %.Conclusions: these findings suggest that universities can play a crucial role in promoting environmental educational policies that train professionals committed to nature and future generations, thus contributing to the construction of a paradigm that integrates ethics and socio-environmental responsibility

Attitudes of University Students Towards Corporate Social Responsibility in the Environmental and Economic Pillar from Selected V4 Countries

Attitudes of University Students Towards Corporate Social Responsibility in the Environmental and Economic Pillar from Selected V4 Countries

The relationship between attitude and English speaking skills of Chinese college students

The relationship between attitude and English speaking skills of Chinese college students

Research Review on Language Attitudes of Chinese College Students

Research Review on Language Attitudes of Chinese College Students

Analysis of Comprehensive Practical Training for Financial College Students

Comprehensive practical training is an important part of talent cultivation for financial college students. This article analyzed the positive role of comprehensive practical training for financial college students in talent cultivation. Then, this article pointed out the problems in the comprehensive practical training of financial college students. The comprehensive training software platform does not deeply match the training needs of financial professionals. The attitude of financial college students towards comprehensive practical training is not correct enough. The evaluation of comprehensive practical training scores for financial college students is not scientific and comprehensive enough. Therefore, we put forward corresponding suggestions. Universities should enhance the professionalism of comprehensive training software for financial college students, guide students to attach importance to comprehensive practical training for financial college students, and establish a scientific and comprehensive evaluation system for practical training scores.

Web-based Survey on the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of COVID-19 Appropriate Behaviour among Vaccinated and Unvaccinated College Students in Puducherry, India: A Cross-sectional Study

Introduction: Coronaviruses (CoVs) encompass a large group of viruses known to infect the upper respiratory tract in humans. The devastating impact of the virus has led to widespread infections among millions of individuals. Widespread disregard for ‘Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) Appropriate Behaviour’ (CAB) by the public has significantly strained the Indian healthcare system. Despite efforts to educate the public on CAB through social media since 2020, only a minority have incorporated these practices into their daily lives. Notably, some vaccinated individuals have been hesitant to adhere to CAB despite repeated awareness efforts. This study aims to understand adherence to CAB among vaccinated and unvaccinated students not associated with the healthcare system. Aim: To evaluate the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) of CAB among vaccinated and unvaccinated college students. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Puducherry, India among various engineering and arts college students of Puducherry, India from December 2021 to February 2022. A web-based data collection tool was designed using Google Forms. Data was collected through invitation letters and questionnaires distributed via WhatsApp groups and Instagram. The study included a total of 360 responses, with the questionnaire comprising 40 questions related to KAP, consisting of 17, 7, and 16 questions, respectively. The results were expressed in percentages. Results: Among the vaccinated participants, 263 (89.7%) identified social media as the primary source of COVID-19 related information. Knowledge and attitude towards COVID19 vaccination revealed that over 50% were aware of the safety and efficacy of vaccines and the necessity of receiving two doses as advised by the government. While knowledge and attitude were similar across vaccinated and unvaccinated college students, there was a slightly higher percentage among the vaccinated group. However, there was an increased percentage of practice among unvaccinated students, indicating greater awareness of infection prevention. Conclusion: The study found that the knowledge, attitude, and behaviour of college students, particularly those not in medical fields, were satisfactory, likely due to the widespread availability of information on social media. These findings can be valuable for public health departments to adopt a peoplecentered approach to raise awareness among the public and reduce vaccine hesitancy.

Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding skin cancer among health sciences students in Turkey: A cross-sectional study.

Healthcare professionals' knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding skin cancer are important for reducing the future impact of the disease. This study evaluated university students' knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about skin cancer and examined the variables influencing their attitudes and beliefs about the disease. This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the Faculty of Health Sciences at Manisa Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey. A total of 960 students participated in this study. Data were collected using the Student Introduction Form, Fitzpatrick Skin Type Scale, Skin Cancer and Sun Knowledge Scale (SCSKS), and Health Belief Model Scale for Skin Cancer (HBMSSC). The mean SCSKS score of the participants was 14.91 ±4.23. The mean HBSSC scores of the participants were 23.58±7.79 for perceived susceptibility, 14.79±4.59 for perceived severity, 20.64±6.60 for perceived benefits, 15.93±4.09 for perceived barriers, and 21.78±7.14 for self-efficacy. The mean SCSKS total scores of the university students were significantly and positively correlated with the HBMSSC subdimensions. Gender explained 1.58 of the variance in perceived benefits and 1.65 of the variance in self-efficacy, whereas the SCSKS score explained most other variables. The students' knowledge of skin cancer and sun protection was moderate. Their attitudes and beliefs regarding skin cancer were unexpected. This study identified students' knowledge of skin cancer and sun protection as the most important variables for improving their attitudes and beliefs about skin cancer.

The Zoom Boom: Assessing Videoconferencing Attitudes among College Students

This study examines the attitudes of college students enrolled with different specialties from two colleges, Applied Sciences and Arts and Educational Sciences at Palestine Technical University Kadoorie (PTUK), regarding their utilization of the Zoom platform. There is a strong need for this research to be carried out. Assessing students’ attitudes will help to improve students’ engagement and interaction while using Zoom. Additionally, this study will bridge the gap in this specific context. The investigation specifically focuses on certain demographic variables, namely gender, technical proficiency, Grade Point Average (GPA), and college affiliation. A quantitative research method was conducted with a total of 321 students from two different colleges were randomly selected. A questionnaire was designed to assess the attitudes based on the literature review. Findings indicate that college students exhibit favorable attitudes towards Zoom, perceiving it as user-friendly, flexible platform. Nonetheless, the study also reveals a stronger inclination towards traditional teaching because of concerns about assessment equity and privacy issues. The implications of these findings are valuable for educators. Results will help them to adapt their teaching methods to better align with students’ preferences.

ATITUDES DOS ESTUDANTES UNIVERSITáRIOS EM RELAÇÃO àS PESSOAS COM DEFICIêNCIA: O TIPO, A EXPOSIÇãO E A NECESSIDADE DE APROVAÇÃO SOCIAL IMPORTAM?

ABSTRACT This study aimed to explore the multidimensional attitudes of university students towards people with motor, intellectual, and sensory (vision and hearing) disabilities. Three variables were discussed: type of disability, exposure to people with disabilities, and the need for social approval. This study included 712 university students. The results confirmed that the most negative attitudes were held towards people with intellectual disability and the most positive attitudes towards persons with motor disability in all dimensions: cognitive, emotional, and social. The type of exposure to people with disabilities was significant, and the most positive attitudes were observed when respondents had a friend with a disability. The hypothesis on the correlation between the need for social approval and students’ attitudes towards people with disabilities was only partially confirmed.

Career Strategies for Current Students

The paper deals with career plans and attitudes of college students and tries to reveal, whether they have already set a career strategy during their studies and are aware of factors and barriers that could influence its fulfilment. Overall, it seems that college students have relatively clear ideas and perceptions about their career strategy and are able to evaluate influencing factors of career choice as well as barriers to achieving their chosen or ideal career. Some partial, statistically significant, differences exist between groups regarding gender and filed of study. Descriptive statistics and simple testing of statistical differences between answers of respondents´ groups were employed.

동성애 가족에 대한 대학생의 태도 연구

Background/Objectives: The purpose of this study is to examine same-sex marriage legalization in Korea, occurring at a time of different opinions on homosexuality, and through this, the attitude of college students toward same-sex families. The paper describes the participants' views on same-sex marriage legalization and the reasons behind these perspectives, and explains their opinions on the experiences of children in same-sex families after the legalization.
 Methods: 58 college students attending metropoli tan higher-learning institutions participated in this s tudy. They were divided into groups for protocol description, and focus group interviews. The collected data were analyzed using the constant comparison and focus group interview analysis methods.
 Results: The results of this study were as follows: First, respect for individual freedom and human rights was the primary core value for college s tudents in forming views on same-sex marriage legalization. Second, they were concerned that the legalization of same-sex marriage would be in conflict with the values of heterosexual families and create social confusion. Third, even if their views on legalization were positive, participants showed reservations about same-sex families based on van ous difficulties that such children may face during their development. Fourth, college students emphasized that same-sex parents should guarantee their children's right to self-detennination and protect them from social stigma.
 Conclusion/Implications: This study explores college students' attitudes toward same-sex marriage and same-sex families contrary to heterosexism. Amid van ous discussions on the legislation of same-sex marriage currently underway, the results of this study may contribute to scholarly discourse on children of same- sex families.

A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude regarding Voluntary Blood Donation among College Going Male Students, a Quasi-experimental Study

Introduction: Voluntary blood donation in developing countries like India is constrained by misconception, fear, and widespread myths regarding blood donation.(1) Donated blood is an essential component in the management of many diseases. It is the main lifesaving for an individual with loss of large volumes of blood from accidents, hemorrhages or surgery.(2) Blood and its product demands is increasing, which can be ensured by increasing awareness and interest in blood donation in different groups of people. Youth is one of those groups. Misconception and low levels of awareness lead to unsatisfactory voluntary blood donation practices among them. The aim is to assess the knowledge and attitude of college students towards voluntary blood. Material and Methods: After prior permission from the College Authority, all the students who were present on the day of the study and who acknowledged their consent for participation were enrolled in the study. A pre-tested, semi-open-ended questionnaire was used as a study tool first as a pre-test to check their prior knowledge and attitude, followed by a health talk. Then, the same questionnaire was used to check their improvement of knowledge about blood donation. Results: As per the Wilcoxon rank test there is a significant improvement in the knowledge of study participants after health talk; out of a total 105 male students, 102 show positive rank (W+). Conclusion: Health education regarding voluntary blood donation is effective in improving the knowledge and attitude of youth. This will further improve the situation of voluntary blood donation by youth.

Assessing Environmental Awareness and Attitudes in Higher Education: A Comparison between Environmental and Non-Environmental Discipline

The research was on the environmental awareness and attitude of biology college students. The samples were 50 using purposive technique sampling. The research approach was quantitative descriptive. The study was recommended to describe environmental awareness and attitude. The study was also done to determine the level of awareness and environmental behavior of Biology college students.. Researchers employed the Environmental Awareness Test and the Environmental Attitude Scale, both created by Dr. Haseen Taj and Dr. K Yeshodara, to gauge participants' levels of environmental awareness. According to the findings of the Unpaired T-Test analysis, there is a difference in the attitudes and levels of environmental awareness between environmental students and non-environmental students. The p values for environmental awareness and environmental awareness are 0.049 and 0.024, respectively, less than 0.05.. Furthermore, this study paves the way for future research endeavors to investigate the underlying factors influencing environmental awareness and attitudes.

Analysis of Contemporary College Students' Attitudes towards "Double Eleven" from the Perspective of Marketing

Double Eleven is a popular Shopping festival in China. College students have become one of the main forces in online shopping on "Double Eleven." This paper mainly explores the attitudes of college students towards "Double Eleven" and its changing trends from the perspective of marketing, using a questionnaire survey. The results indicate that the current college student group has begun to shift from "blind shopping" to rational shopping on "Double Eleven." However, impulsive and herd behaviour, as well as certain consumption risks, still exist in their online shopping behaviour. Studying college students' attitudes towards "Double Eleven" is not only conducive to guiding them to establish correct shopping concepts but also provides a reference basis for e-commerce to innovate marketing methods.

Examination of Attitude Levels of University Students Towards Youth Centers

ABSTRACTThe aim of the present study is to examine the attitudes of university students towards youth centers. This study was conducted by using descriptive survey model. Population of the study consists of university students who are members of Youth Centers within the body of Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Turkey, while the sample consists of 141 participants who are members of Youth Centers within the body of Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Turkey. “Personal Information Form” and “The Scale of Attitude Towards Activities of Youth Centers” were used in the study. Student t-test, one-way analysis of variance and Tukey multiple comparison tests were used in data analysis. No significant difference was found in the variables of gender, educational status, family income and having a youth center member in the family. Significant difference was found in The Scale of Attitude Towards Activities of Youth Centers sub-dimension scores and total score in the variables of age, membership duration, frequency of visiting and number of siblings. In addition, significant difference was found in volunteering sub-dimension scores and total scores of The Scale of Attitude Towards Activities of Youth Centers in the variable of the state of doing sports. Therefore, it is thought that it is important to have activities to enable new members to participate in the activities. These activities could include contests with prizes, domestic and international trips, and scholarship opportunities. It can also be recommended to organize activities by considering the education lives of university students so that they can participate in the activities of youth centers more frequently.Keywords: Attitude, University Student, Youth Centre

Adaptation of an entrepreneurship education self-assessment scale at the tertiary level into Turkish

The university environment provides a good context for entrepreneurship education. With the vigorous development of entrepreneurship education, educators and scholars have shown increasing interest in the significant role entrepreneurship education plays in higher education. As a result, the effectiveness of entrepreneurship education has quickly become a popular topic. However, it is often not easy to evaluate entrepreneurship education programs, which are designed for medium- and long-term outcomes. It is essential to develop alternative assessment tools that do not traditionally assess only knowledge. The study aims to adapt the multidimensional measurement tool for assessing university students' entrepreneurial skills, knowledge, attitudes, and mindsets. While the scale was translated into Turkish, face and content validity were proved. The data was gathered from 572 university students. Confirmatory factor analyses were employed to assess the construct validity of the measure. The Turkish Entrepreneurship Education Self-Efficiency Scale was obtained with three main dimensions and 38 items. Its Cronbach’s alpha, Spearman-Brown correlation, and composite reliability coefficients are 0.95, 0.86, and 0.98, respectively. Furthermore, the study found that the entrepreneurship education scores of the participants were significantly related to their gender, field of education, volunteering, work experience, experience of starting or running their own business, and entrepreneurship education. The effect size of these variables differs, and the experience with self-employment has the greatest influence on entrepreneurship education.

Attitudes of Kurdish university students towards the English language, English language education policies, and English language learning purposes

Similar to other parts of the world, Kurdish speakers of English have been subject to English fever. They have a strong desire to learn and speak English. An army of teachers is currently teaching Kurdish speakers to learn English. However, few of them acquire the required level of English when they move from high school level to university one. This might partly be associated with their attitudes towards not only the English language but the English language policies and practices that are currently adopted. Attitudes towards the English language have been extensively investigated both quantitatively and qualitatively in diversified educational and cultural contexts. Furthermore, a few studies have been conducted to investigate the attitudes of Kurdish students towards the English language, but their attitudes to English language education policies and English language learning purposes have yet remained unknown. Therefore, this study is anchored on investigating Kurdish undergraduate students’ attitudes towards the English language, English language education policies that are currently applied in Iraqi Kurdistan, and students’ purposes for learning English. It further concentrates on the effect of such variables as gender and year of study on attitudes. For this purpose, the study utilized a questionnaire consisting of 42 items on a 6-point Likert scale surveyed online on a sample of 154 students belonging to different ages, genders, years of study, and majors. The analysis of the data showed that Kurdish university students held neutral to mildly positive attitudes to the English language and English learning purposes. Nevertheless, they held slightly positive attitudes towards English language education policies. The study concludes that, although fundamental transformations have been achieved in the past two decades, the neutral attitudes show that efforts are yet to be made to satisfy students’ needs and desires, particularly with regard to the policies and practices that are currently adopted. This study, different from previous ones, reveals students’ attitudes towards English education policies whose findings are significant for English language education policymakers.

Study on the Critical Attitude of College Students' Self-Awareness and Social Status to the People Who Are not in School

The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between the self-awareness of college students and the critical attitude of social status to the people who are not in school. Through questionnaire survey and in-depth interviews with a large number of college students, combined with relevant literature review, this study deeply analyzes this complex and important social psychological phenomenon from the perspective of psychology and sociology. The results show that there is a certain correlation between the self-awareness level of college students and their critical attitude towards the people who are not in school. Students with high self-awareness tend to show a certain sense of superiority, which leads to a certain critical concept of the people who are not in school. This phenomenon may be related to the successful experience of college students in academic and social fields, which may lead to psychological prejudice against others. This study not only provides a new perspective for deeply understanding the social psychological phenomenon of college students, but also provides the basis for empirical research to promote social harmony and the healthy development of interpersonal relationships. Future research should further explore the formation mechanism of critical attitude in order to formulate more effective intervention measures.