Attitudes Of University Students Research Articles

Continuity and improvement in the individual preventive attitudes of university students in Turkey even after the Covid-19 vaccination

Aim: Vaccination is one of the most important and effective treatments for protecting the health of individuals and preventing infectious diseases. Effective and safe vaccination is very important in the fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), which is accepted as a global epidemic today. Establishing vaccination strategies and initiating and maintaining vaccination studies are extremely effective in ending the pandemic. In addition, it is known that individual preventive attitudes and their dynamic change are effective in preventing the spread of Covid-19 in society. This study aims to evaluate the changes in individual protective attitudes of Turkish university students post-vaccination compared to pre-vaccination. Material and Methods: In this study, a total of 499 students at Turkish universities completed an online questionnaire about their knowledge of Covid-19 infection and individual preventive attitudes pre-and post-vaccination. Results: 94.8% of the respondents were vaccinated. Most of the students who were expected to have better knowledge about virus transmission gave better self-reports. University students kept a similar number of daily handwashing even after vaccination. However, the rate of wearing masks increased post-vaccination. University students were quite afraid of Covıd-19 infection pre-vaccination, and they were relieved, the feelings of fear were significantly reduced post-vaccination. Conclusion: Turkish university students maintained and improved their protective attitudes after vaccination, so it is hypothesized that individual protective attitudes in addition to vaccination might reduce the potential risk of infection in new variant virus waves.

Attitudes of College Students on E-learning Sports Application (APP) as Correlates to Students’ Academic Achievement

Attitudes of College Students on E-learning Sports Application (APP) as Correlates to Students’ Academic Achievement

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of University Students of Lahore regarding Coronavirus vaccines

Background 
 A new coronavirus SARS -COV-2 is responsible for the disease termed COVID-19. On 31st December, 2019, several cases of viral Pneumonia were reported to WHO from, Wuhan, China. In Pakistan first case was reported on 20th February, 2020. It was declared as Pandemic by WHO on 11th March, 2020. The loss of human life throughout the world along with economic and social interruption was devastating.
 Objective: 
 To assess knowledge, attitude and practices of university students of Lahore regarding coronavirus vaccines.
 Methods: An online cross-sectional study was conducted among 171 university students on a self-administered structured pre-tested questionnaire from 1st July 2021 to 15 August 2021 after approval from Institutional Review Board. A written consent form was filled by each student online. The questionnaire comprised of four sections. First section dealt with sociodemographic profile and second, third and fourth section had questions related to knowledge, attitude and practices. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 27. The knowledge, attitude and practices were graded as good (>70% correct answers), satisfactory (50-70%) and poor (<50%). Chi- square tests were applied to find out any statistical significance between the sociodemographic parameters and knowledge, attitude and practice regarding COVID-19 vaccine. P-value of ≤ 0.05 is considered to be statistically significant.
 Results: The mean age of the respondents was 21.652 ± 2.14 years. Good knowledge, attitude and practices were 36.8%, 88.3% and 52.3% respectively. Willingness towards vaccination was shown by 89.5% students. Only 48% students had received both doses of the vaccine, while only 6.4% knew about all the vaccines that were available in Pakistan. Age was statistically associated with knowledge (p=0.03) and gender with attitude (p=0.048).
 Conclusion: Though students had poor knowledge but their attitude and practices were much better.

Systematic Literature Review on Gender Equality Attitude of the Gen Z College Students from a Gender Role Perspective

The study of gender equality attitudes among college students has gained increasing attention in recent years, particularly in the context of the rise of the feminist movement and increased attention to gender issues. In particular, the attitudes of Gen Z college students, who are the future leaders and decision-makers of society, are of great interest in terms of understanding the future direction of gender equality. Understanding and appreciating the importance of gender equality is critical for college students because it is a prerequisite for the development of a society that is both just and equitable. An integrative assessment of the studies on gender equality and the attitudes of college students on gender roles from 2003 to 2022 is presented here. We analyze the nature and content of contemporary research on gender equality among generation Z, and we critically examine the methodological and theoretical approaches that the writers have utilized in their work. We went through 63 publications that were found on Web of Science and read, categorized, and analyzed them. In keeping with previous research, our analysis demonstrates that gender inequalities among college students are still prevalent. Additionally, it appears that the formative years are critical for the development of a perspective concerning gender equality. The three primary areas of study interest include studies on gendered college paths and publication patterns, studies on the influence of new public management on gender, and studies concentrating on how gender plays a role in organizational change. Existing research is lacking in a number of important areas, including (1) a focus on the horizontal dimension (i.e. across disciplines), (2) studies generating concepts and theory, and (3) studies focused on the repercussions of changes in the research policy framework for college education.

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of university students towards monkeypox in Bangladesh.

The recent outbreak of viral zoonotic disease-monkeypox-caused by the monkeypox virus, has infected many people worldwide. This study aims to explore the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) concerning monkeypox among university students in Bangladesh. Data were collected using purposive snowball sampling from 887 university students through an online survey using Google Form. The participants were mostly in their twenties (M = 22.33 [SD 2.01] years), and they spent, on average, 2.59 [SD 1.91] hours/day on electronic and social media. The participants generally showed moderate knowledge (39.5%), low attitude (25.1%), and moderate practice (48.6%) toward monkeypox, with 47.6% having had a moderate KAP score. Findings further showed that personal attributes of university students, i.e., age, sex, year of schooling, residence, living status, geographical distribution, e.g., division, were statistically and significantly associated with knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding monkeypox and overall KAP score. It is also apparent that health status, susceptibility to monkeypox, and exposure to social media were the most common factors significantly associated with knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding monkeypox and overall KAP score. The current study's findings underscore the need for developing appropriate information, education, and communication (IEC) materials and their dissemination, which could play an important role in reducing the risk of monkeypox and similar other infectious diseases, particularly among students in Bangladesh.

Investigation of University Students' Attitudes Towards Healthy Eating in Terms of Some Variables

The aim of this study is to determine the attitudes of undergraduate university students towards healthy nutrition. A descriptive survey model was employed in the research, and a total of 275 students, comprising 167 males and 108 females, who were continuing their education in undergraduate programs at Ordu University during the 2022-2023 academic year, were included in the study. As the data collection instrument, the 'Attitude Scale for Healthy Nutrition,' developed by TekkurşunDemir and Cicioğlu (2019), was used in the research. According to the results of the normality assumption, Student's T-test was utilized for pairwise comparisons, and One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Tukey's multiple comparison test were employed for multiple comparisons in the study. Significant differences were detected in the residence status variable of students in terms of the sub-dimensions of positive nutrition and malnutrition with the Attitude Scale for Healthy Nutrition (p<0,05). However, no significant differences were found in terms of gender regarding students' attitudes towards healthy nutrition and its sub-dimensions (p>0,05). Concerning physical activity, significant differences were observed in the sub-dimensions of information on nutrition, positive nutrition, and malnutrition with the Attitude Scale for Healthy Nutrition (p<0,05). Additionally, it was determined that students who lived with their families and engaged in sports had higher mean scores compared to others. Hence, living with family and regularly participating in exercise positively influenced students' attitudes towards healthy nutrition. In conclusion, organizing seminars and educational programs regarding healthy eating habits for students is of utmost importance.

Computer Attitude of Entry Level University Students in Rural Areas of Pakistan: A Case Study

Attitudes related to the mind are the key influencing elements of students’ learning and educational outcomes. It is believed that students possessing positive attitudes towards learning a particular subject learn more readily and deeply as compared to those who possess negative attitudes. Likewise, students’ attitude toward learning computers highly influences their learning outcomes and success rate in the computing field. Accordingly, assessing students’ attitudes toward computers serves as a predictor of their subsequent behavior during studies as well as in the practical field afterward. Assessing students’ attitudes also assists in determining the effectiveness of teaching-learning approaches and thus helps to select the most appropriate approach. In this regard, the current paper undertakes the assessment of the attitude of entry-level university students towards computers in rural areas of Sindh province of Pakistan. Assessing students’ attitudes in rural areas specifically is necessary as students belonging to such regions have different socio-economic conditions and, therefore, varying computing facilities and resources as compared to students from urban areas. The results show that overall students possess a positive attitude towards computers; however, they depict higher levels of computer anxiety as a result of a lack of previous knowledge and experience of working with computers. Results further show that male students are slightly more likely to outperform female students as more male students possess prior knowledge and they experience less computer anxiety.

Impact of Environmental Education on Tertiary Level Students’ Knowledge, Attitude and Perception

This research discussed the status of environmental knowledge, attitude and perceptions of university students and the relationship between environmental knowledge and attitudes among them. A mixed-method design was adopted to examine tertiary level students’ environmental knowledge and attitudes by employing a pre-test and a post-test conducted before and after an Environmental Education (EE) course. Those tests consisted of 15 multiple choice questions and 18 attitude measuring items rated on a five-point Likert scale. For supporting the quantitative data, a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was also conducted for the purpose of exploring students’ perceptions on EE. A total of 88 students (72 for tests and 16 for FGD) participated in this study. The findings showed a significant improvement of the students in terms of knowledge and favorable environmental attitudes. The participants also expressed a positive perception of the EE course. Finding ways of implementing EE for students of all levels can be the next subject for further research. Teacher’s World: Journal of Education and Research, Vol. 48(2), Dec 2022, p.54-66

Gen-Z university students’ attitudes toward current global trends: environment, globalisation, immigration, feminism and capitalism

ABSTRACT Generation Z is characterised by being digitally native, socially conscious, and diverse. These values influence the way they learn, communicate and relate to the world. The present study aims to examine the attitudes of university students towards some emerging global trends, including environmental change, globalisation, immigration, feminism and capitalism. It involves a cross-sectional exploratory study to describe the attitudes of a group of 1,346 students belonging to Generation Z from a Spanish university. Most students are concerned about the environment and support policies to protect it. They also view globalisation and immigration positively. A specific critical view of the capitalist system, however, is reflected by more intermediate scores. There are also gender differences in perceptions of progress on feminism and criticism of the capitalist system. Men score higher on globalisation but less on immigration. There are two profiles among Gen-Z students: those with more positive attitudes towards immigration, feminism and a critical view of the capitalist system (Social Sciences, Health, Translation-RI, Philosophy-Theology students) and those with less positive attitudes (Business, Law and Engineering). These distinctions coincide with different fields of study. Overall, these results are important in enabling social psychologists and educators to understand better the values of their students.

Empirical Study on Factors Related Attitudes on Fast-Food Consumption among University Students in Malaysia

Fast food is a type of cuisine that may be swiftly made and offered to customers at a low cost. Time by time, changes in client demand, such as taste and lifestyle, may be detected, leading to the launch of several new menus by fast food companies to meet customer desire. This has an impact on the attitudes of university students on fast food eating during the period. The purpose of this study is to look at the link between flavour, time savings, and promotion attractiveness, towards university students' attitude about fast food intake. A study comprising 384 respondents from Malaysian colleges was done utilising online questionnaires using Google Form. All data was proceeded by SPSS software 26.0. The findings revealed that the three independent variables are significantly related to dependent variable. This study can help researchers to find out more about fast food and the information provided can be used as reference material in the future.

The Effect of Variables Associated with the Digital Learning Environment on Students' Motivation and Attitudes

The aim of this study is to determine the relationships between digital learning readiness, attitudes, academic motivation and attitudes of students studying in the department of educational sciences of a university in Kazakhstan in terms of some variables. The data of the study were obtained from 1st-4th grade students studying in the department of educational sciences of a university in Karaganda, Almaty, Aktau, Kazakhstan in the academic year 2021-2022 (N=261). Percentage, frequency, mean, Independent Samples t test, F test and Regression Analysis techniques were used to analyze the data. In the study, it was found that students' digital learning attitudes were positive and their digital learning readiness was at a moderate level. Digital learning readiness and attitudes of university students showed a significant difference according to gender variable. However, no difference was found in digital readiness and attitudes according to the class variable. Finally, according to the regression analyses, it was found that the participant university students' digital learning readiness and attitudes predicted their academic motivation and attitudes at a significant level.

Attitude Toward Homosexuals Among College Students

Accepting homosexuality is increasing in Nepali society, yet negative attitude toward homosexuals persists. In educational setting, homosexual students face direct or indirect discrimination.
 This article reports on the study aimed to assess the attitude of college students toward homosexuals in relation to various factors affecting it. A descriptive study was done on 160 students of Padmakanya Multiple Campus and Shanker Dev Campus using homophobia scale, a self-administered questionnaire that measured the affective, cognitive and behavioral aspects of homophobia. It was hypothesized that there would be difference in attitude toward homosexuals with regards to the independent variables used under the study. Exactly how these factors play role to form a college students’ overall attitude toward homosexuals is not fully understood, though associations between sex, religion and contact experience have been recognized. The study results show that male students and those who have no or negative contact experience with homosexuals hold more negative attitude than female students and those having homosexual friends. The implication of the study includes taking gender into account when working with issues surrounding homosexuality and emphasizing on more positive contact environments between heterosexual and homosexual students.

The Attitudes of Umm Al-Qura University Students towards Rumors Spreading on Online Social Networks During Covid Pandemic

The current study aimed to explore the attitudes of Umm Al-Qura University students towards rumor spreading on online social networks during the Covid pandemic. The study utilized survey research methodology, which is one of the most important methods in media research and employed a questionnaire to collect the required data. The results revealed that the majority of the sample spent an average of more than three hours per day on social media platforms. The sampled students agreed that social media networks contribute to the propagation of rumors. Data analysis further revealed a common consensus among the study sample that WhatsApp was the most used medium for spreading rumors during the pandemic, and that the most wide-spread rumors were about vaccine efficacy and safety. Furthermore, the study recommended the implementation of social media awareness campaigns suitable for university students and citizens of all ages, focusing on the dangers of rumor spreading and promoting the effective use of social media networks to seek accurate information.

A Preliminary Survey on Knowledge and Attitudes of University Students Regarding Microplastic Pollution and Its Impact on the Environment

Introduction: Daily use and improper management of plastic materials by the public contributes to the occurrence of microplastic pollution. It can be acknowledged that knowledge and attitudes are one of the keys to reducing the release of microplastic into the environment. Therefore, enhancing student’s understanding may play an important role in effective solution innovation and readiness to take specific actions for environmental protection. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted among university students using an online questionnaire to assess their knowledge and attitudes about microplastic pollution. For data analysis, Pearson’s Chi-square was conducted using SPSS version 26. Results: Findings revealed that students have moderate knowledge (4.66) and attitudes (5.42) towards microplastic pollution. However, neither age, gender, CGPA, nor the course in which they studied had any significant association with their level of knowledge and attitudes (p>0.05). In fact, the level of knowledge and attitude reported by respondents indicate that it is necessary to address this deficiency by providing education through structured education and mass media, along with vigorous policy enforcement and replacement of conventional plastics. Conclusion: Education on microplastics among the younger generation is key to curbing the problem of microplastic pollution. As future consumers, the demand for alternative products that does not contribute to microplastic can help encourage brands and markets to come up with better solution that is critical to prevent this problem from worsening.

A randomized controlled simulation trial comparing video-assisted with telephone-assisted and unassisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation performed by non-healthcare university students

Our randomized controlled simulation study aimed to compare the CPR quality, time-related factors, attitude and self-assessment of non-healthcare university students (aged 18–25) compared video-assisted (V-CPR, n = 50) with telephone-assisted (T-CPR, n = 49) and unassisted (U-CPR, n = 48) CPR in a simulation setting. Regarding to chest compression depth, no difference was found between the three groups (p = 0.065): 41.8 mm, SD = 9.9 in the V-CPR; 35.9 mm, SD = 11.6 in the T-CPR; and 39.4 mm, SD = 15.6 in the U-CPR group. The mean chest compression rate was the best in the V-CPR group (100.9 min−1, SD = 17.1) which was superior to the T-CPR (82.4 min−1, SD = 35.4; p = 0.005), and the U-CPR (84.2 min−1, SD = 30.6; p = 0.013) groups. The overall proportion of correct hand position was the highest in the V-CPR group (48, 96%), compared to the T-CPR (28, 57.1%; p = 0.001), and the U-CPR (34, 70.8%; p = 0.001) groups. V-CPR led to a delay in the time to the first chest compression compared with the U-CPR group (77.5 s, SD = 19.2 vs. 31.3 s, SD = 13.3, p < 0.001). Although V-CPR technology holds the potential to improve overall CPR quality, the importance of appropriate chest compression depth should be emphasized in training for laypeople and dispatchers, as well. Our study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05639868, 06/12/2022).

PENGARUH KONTEN VIDEO VLOG PADA APLIKASI TIKTOK TERHADAP PEMBENTUKAN SIKAP MAHASISWA PERGURUAN TINGGI NEGERI (PTN) DI KOTA SAMARINDA

Vlogs are videos containing opinions, stories or daily activities that are usually written on blogs. Vlogs were initially a creative outlet for both Vloggers and their audiences. However, controversial trends have emerged that have the potential to be a bad influence on the audience, some Vloggers express themselves too freely and tend to be negative. To find out the Effect of Video Vlog Content on the TikTok Application on the Formation of Attitudes of State University Students (PTN) in Samarinda City. This research is quantitative, using a questionnaire to obtain data. The sampling technique used purposive sample and used the Slovin formula, which resulted in 100 people as respondents. The results of this study indicate that the video vlog content on the TikTok application has an influence of 51.6% on attitude formation, while the remaining 48.4% is influenced by other factors not included by the researcher. In the t-test results, the t-calculated value of 10.216 is greater than the t-table value of 1.984, which means that the Ha hypothesis is accepted that video vlog content affects attitude formation in state university students in Samarinda City.

Attitudes towards Digital Educational Technologies Scale for University Students: Development and Validation

Numerous studies of the digitalization of higher education show that university students’ attitudes toward digital educational technologies (DETs) are one of the important psychological factors that can hinder or facilitate the optimal implementation of digital technologies in education. International researchers have developed many tools for diagnosing the attitudes of university students toward various aspects of the digitalization of education; however, until recently, similar scales in Russian have not been developed, which determined the purpose of this present research. The proposed version of the Attitudes towards DETs Scale for University Students (ATDETS-US) includes the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral subscales corresponding components of the attitude according to the ACB Model. The validation sample included 317 (160 females and 157 males) bachelor and master students from different Russian universities. Psychometric testing using Cronbach’s Alpha and McDonald’s Omega coefficients, hierarchical factor analysis, and CFA confirm the high internal consistency, reliability of the ATDETS-US and its subscales, and the good fit of the model. ATDETS-US will be used for obtaining reliable data on the attitudes towards DETs in university students, which should be taken into account when designing programs for their psychological support in the educational process and developing their digital competence.

The Impact Of A Wellness Course On College Student Attitudes Toward Health Behaviors

The Impact Of A Wellness Course On College Student Attitudes Toward Health Behaviors

The Impact of the Lifting of COVID-19 Restrictions on College Students’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) in Self-Medication with Antibacterial Agents

Objective: This study aims to investigate the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) of college students regarding self-medication with antibacterial agents before and after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, as well as the impact of the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions on college students’ KAP towards self-medication with antibacterial agents. We analyze the factors influencing college students’ self-medication with antibacterial agents and provide relevant reference data for the rational use of antibacterial agents for self-medication among college students. Methods: Non-probability sampling methods, including convenience sampling and quota sampling, were employed to collect data samples. College students were invited to participate in an online questionnaire survey that they completed independently, and the data were entered into Excel software for statistical analysis using SPSS 26.0 software. Results: Independent samples t-test and analysis of variance revealed that, before the lifting of pandemic restrictions, female college students scored higher than male students in KAP towards self-medication with antibacterial agents, with all differences being statistically significant (P&lt;0.05). However, after the lifting of pandemic restrictions, the gender differences in these aspects diminished; College students from rural areas scored significantly higher than their urban counterparts in the knowledge of antibacterial agents both before and after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions (P&lt;0.05); Moreover, medical students had significantly higher attitude scores compared to science and engineering students before the lifting of pandemic restrictions (P&lt;0.05), while social science students scored significantly higher in practice compared to science and engineering students both before and after the lifting of pandemic restrictions (P&lt;0.05). Paired samples t-test indicated a significant improvement in knowledge and practice towards self-medication with antibacterial agents after the lifting of pandemic restrictions, with attitude showing no significant change. Multiple linear regression analysis demonstrated that, before the pandemic, there were significant differences in KAP based on gender and grade. However, after experiencing the pandemic, there were no longer significant differences in KAP among different genders and different grades, and this could be attributed to the impact of health education and campaigns during the pandemic. Conclusion: The lifting of COVID-19 restrictions has had a positive impact on college students’ knowledge and practice towards self-medication with antibacterial agents. Before and after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, the KAP of college students regarding self-medication with antibacterial agents were influenced by multiple factors. One important measure to enhance the rational use of antibacterial agents for self-medication among college students is to conduct health education courses in universities. Public health should pay attention to online media channels.

Современное отношение студентов младших курсов медицинского университета к здоровому образу жизни

The article presents the results of a study of the attitude of junior medical university students to the problems of a healthy lifestyle and the factors of its formation. The results of the survey showed that students put the right meaning into the concept of ‘health’, confirming the generally accepted formulation of the term healthy lifestyle. 62±8.68% of the surveyed students called their own health good, but 5±3.89% are constantly taking medications. As the survey showed, these are more often chronic diseases of the musculoskeletal system and gastrointestinal tract. 77±7.25% of medical students indicated the need to lead a healthy lifestyle, but lack of time and lack of necessary strong-willed qualities sometimes prevent them from leading a healthy lifestyle. The risk factors for their health include stressful situations, more often associated with academic activities and financial difficulties, a violation of the diet or diet. The majority of students surveyed answered that they do not smoke — 87±6.01%, and 93±4.56% of students have never tried narcotic or toxic substances. The interviewed students give a good assessment of the activities of the FGBOU VO KrasSMU n.a. Prof. Voino-Yasenetsky Ministry of Health of Russia to create favorable conditions for the formation of a healthy lifestyle.