Awareness Of University Students Research Articles

Environmental awareness of university students in Colombia

The objective of this article was to evaluate the level of environmental awareness of university students in a peripheral region of southern Colombia. Environmental awareness was approached as a multidimensional variable consisting of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral dimensions. The study was quantitative, approached from the deductive method and descriptive type. The study population corresponded to young university students, and a non-probabilistic convenience sampling was used. For the environmental awareness variable, an instrument was developed with a Likert-type scale based on multiple research studies. The sample consisted of 527 university students. The reliability of the study was evaluated with Cronbach's alpha and composite reliability, while validity was analyzed with mean variance explained and confirmatory factor analysis, being in all cases satisfactory. As a result, modest levels of environmental awareness were evidenced in all dimensions, which is particularly worrying as most of the young people surveyed were between 18 and 25 years old, indicating low interest, knowledge, and availability for environmental issues among future professionals of the South Colombian region. The results were in line with certain results found in similar research reported in the literature. Nevertheless, the situation is worrisome because young students are the new generation of citizens. Acknowledgment This article was written within the framework of the Special Cooperation Agreement No. 230 of 2023 signed between the Universidad Surcolombiana and the Corporación Autónoma Regional del Alto Magdalena CAM in the project “Implementation of the SENDICAM Science Center as a strategy for the recognition, conservation and social appropriation of the natural heritage in the central and southern area of the department of Huila” BPIN 2021000100425.

Earthquake knowledge level and sustainable earthquake awareness of university students

Earthquake knowledge level and sustainable earthquake awareness of university students

대학생의 다문화 인식, 자아존중감이 결혼 인식에 미치는 영향

The purposes of this study was to analyze the impact on marriage awareness of university students’ multicultural perception and self-esteem. The survey target was one hundred fourteen university students in Jeollanam-do. Cronbach Coefficient was calculated to test reliability of the survey questionnaires for the collected data, and Pearson’s Ratio Correlation Analysis was applied to perceive the relationship between university students’ multicultural perception, self-esteem, and marriage awareness. Multiple regression analysis implemented to see the impact on marriage awareness of university students’ multicultural perception and self-esteem. First, the relationship between multicultural perception and marriage awareness of university students did not show any significant correlation betwiin overal multicultural perception and marriage awareness. Second, university students’ multicultural perception was found to have no significant effect on marriage awareness. Third, their self-esteem affects marriage awareness more than the sub-factors of multicultural. This study would be provided as the base line data to develop multicultural policies and multicultural family support program of Korean society.

Disaster Awareness of University Students and Their Crisis Management Skills During a Disaster Situation: The Case of the Vocational School of Health Services

This study aims to determine the university students’ levels of disaster awareness and to examine how they demonstrate crisis management skills in the case of a disaster and how they vary in terms of their level of disaster awareness. Data collected by the survey method were analysed by statistical analysis methods. The students’ levels of disaster awareness and crisis management skills in the event of a disaster were moderate. Variables such as gender, department, disaster training, attendance at disaster drills, and disaster volunteerism were effective in disaster awareness and crisis management skills in the event of a disaster, and the variable of the place of residence was also effective on disaster awareness. The results showed that disaster awareness positively and significantly affected crisis management skills in the event of a disaster.

A Feminist Activist Research to mainstream awareness of gender-related violence in universities through photovoice

ABSTRACT Sexual and gender-related violences (SeGReV) is more normalised in the university community than we might expect, even though there have been important changes in HEI politics and policies in this sense. Therefore, sensitisation is essential. In this paper, we present multidisciplinary international research that, implicating around 40 university teachers and 300 students, aimed to approach this necessity through the design and evaluation of an innovative pedagogical protocol. Our text serves two purposes: to reflect on the effectiveness of photovoice to increase the student’s awareness of SeGReV; and to introduce and exemplify the specificity of Feminist Activist Research (FAR), a methodological approach that rises from the intersection of Action Research, Activist Research and Feminist epistemology. We will show how the applied approach of our project, the production of training materials, and other disseminative actions, proved to be a valuable practice for increasing the SeGReV awareness of university students. In this sense, becomes clear that photovoice can be an important ally, as it is an extremely useful technique both on a pedagogical level and as a research instrument. Last but not least, we exemplify the adequacy and peculiarity of FAR as a research approach.

Proposed Integration of Career Orientation as a Separate Subject in Secondary Curriculum

Proposed Integration of Career Orientation as a separate subject in the Secondary Education Curriculum, this study assesses the perception of a Regular College Students, Transferees, Shifters, Second Coursers-Doctor of Medicine undergoing Bachelor of Science in Nursing in a selected nursing school herein Metro Manila. Secondary Education Curriculum is a list of subjects that must be taken by the high school students per academic year. This task is focus on the assessment of nursing students in terms of age, gender, civil status, and their perception on Career Orientation as a separate subject in Secondary Curriculum. Aims: The study aimed to assess the knowledge and awareness of college students on the importance of Career Orientation as a separate subject in the secondary education curriculum to develop an essential recommendation to school administrations, Division Office, and Department of Education. Scope and Limitation of the Study: The central interview was made to the 48 undergraduate students in DCSLC, 27 undergraduate students in OLFU, and 25 Medical Doctors taking up nursing in a selected nursing school herein the Metro Manila. Research Design: The study employed Descriptive research with the used sample survey method and questionnaire to assess the knowledge and awareness of first courser and second courser college students. A Total of 100 college students from selected nursing school were recruited for this study. Results: A Total of 100 questionnaires were distributed, collected, validated, and analyzed.

University students awareness about the problem of hiv infection (based on the example of Ural federal university named after the first president of Russia B.N. Yeltsin)

According to the Global Fund working group, both Russia and the Sverdlovsk Region are among the places with the highest prevalence of HIV infection. We conducted a study on the awareness of students about HIV infection as a result of the primary prevention process among students at the Federal State Educational Institution of Higher Education named after the First President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin (hereinafter referred to as UrFU). 336 students of different specialties and areas of training were interviewed (N=336). The data we obtained allowed us to reveal some results: the respondents mostly correctly indicated the ways of transmission of infection, the timing and places of examination, they know about the availability of treatment and the possibility of having healthy children, more than half of the students know the HIV status of the partner, while 70% do not know their current HIV status (more than 12 were examined for HIV infection months, the majority of respondents use preventive measures during sexual intercourse, the risk of infection in behavior has no gender characteristics, but is characteristic of young (21-25 years old) and more mature (40 and older) age and primarily for non-partners.

Information Security Awareness of University Students: Example of Ankara University

Bu araştırmada, Ankara Üniversitesi öğrencilerinin bilgi güvenliği farkındalığı düzeyinin belirlenmesi ve bilgi güvenliği farkındalığı düzeyinin çeşitli değişkenlere göre farklılaşıp farklılaşmadığının tespit edilmesi amaçlanmaktadır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda öğrencilerin dijital bilgi güvenliği ve bilgi güvenliği farkındalığı düzeylerinin cinsiyet, yaş, vb. gibi değişkenlere göre istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılık gösterip göstermediği incelenmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda, öğrencilerin bilgi güvenliği farkındalığının orta düzeyde olduğu, bilgi güvenliği farkındalığı ile yaş grubu ve eğitim düzeyi değişkenleri arasında istatiksel olarak anlamlı bir farklılık olmadığı tespit edilmiştir. Mahremiyet ve gezinme, saldırı ve tehditler, genel güvenlik alt boyutlarında, cinsiyete göre istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir farklılık göstermektedir. Bu farklılık erkek öğrenciler lehinedir. Erkek öğrencilerin, mahremiyet ve gezinme, saldırı ve tehditler, genel güvenlik farkındalığı kız öğrencilere göre daha yüksek olduğu söylenebilir. Siber güvenlik alt boyutunda ise istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir farklılık görülmemektedir. Öğrencilerin bilgi güvenliği konusunda eğitim alma durumlarına göre bilgi güvenliği farkındalığı düzeylerinin eğitim alan öğrenciler lehine istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir farklılık gösterdiği saptanmıştır. Araştırmada elde edilen veriler doğrultusunda öğrencilerin bilgi güvenliği farkındalığı ile ilgili önerilerde bulunulmuştur.

Herbal food supplements usage awareness of university students: Example of Echinacea and St. John's Wort

In recent years, usage of food supplements (Fs) has increased in order to maintain healthy living, have well-being, and be protected from the diseases. There are many medicinal plants used as herbal food supplements (HFs). Within the scope of this study, Echinacea and St. John’s Wort were selected among the plants that are frequently encountered. This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted through completing a self-administered online questionnaire by health students. The questionnaire was filled out by 211 students studying at the faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Istanbul Medipol University. The greatest participation was achieved with Pharmacy students (47.4%), whereas the lowest participation was reached with Dentistry students (5.7%). The most commonly used products as Fs were vitamin D (21.3%) and multivitamins (16.1%), while the use of HFs was 8.5%. St. John’s Wort is commonly preferred for wound and burn treatment and Echinacea is used to boost immunity. In parallel with this use, St. John’s Wort is preferred as olive oil maceration and Echinacea as herbal infusion. While the use of HFs was 58.3%, that of the Fs were 44.5%. Echinacea use was found to be 14.4% and St. John’s Wort was 31.3%. The relationship between the presence of chronic disease and the use of Fs or HFs was not statistically significant. This study is significant to detect the opinions and knowledge levels of health students about Fs, especially HFs, St. John’s Wort and Echinacea, which are available in the market.

Examination of Career Awareness of University Students Studying in the Field of Sport Sciences

The objective of this study is to determine if gender, age, class, athletic status, field of study (which is anticipated to be directed after graduation), and family monthly income influence university students' career awareness in the field of sports sciences. The research sample was drawn from students enrolled in the 2022-2023 academic year. The study's data collection tools were a personal information form and the "Athlete Student Career Awareness Inventory" adapted into Turkish by Gürbüz et al. (2022). Descriptive statistics (Number, Percentage, Average, Standard deviation), Athlete Student Career Awareness Inventory with normal distribution, independent t-test for pairwise comparisons (gender), and multiple comparisons (age, class, sporting status, study area) One-Way Anova test were utilized in the analysis of the research data. The Athlete Student Career Awareness Inventory, according to the findings, differs by gender in the dimension of career development barriers and sportive facilitators, by age in the dimension of athlete identity and sportive facilitators, and by class in the dimension of career development barriers, athlete identity, and sportive facilitators. It has been revealed that it differs in the dimension of athlete identity and sportive facilitators according to the factors of doing sports and work area, and it differs in the dimension of career development barriers according to the variable of family monthly revenue. Based on the study's findings, there was no significant difference in the dimension of career development self-efficacy among university students studying in the field of sports sciences. There were substantial disparities in the dimensions of athlete identity, sporting facilitators, and professional development hurdles based on gender, age, class, doing sports, working location, and family income status. As a consequence of the research, it is believed that university students studying in the field of sports sciences would get crucial awareness when deciding on a career path and that it will be a helpful study in the field of sports sciences.

ÜNİVERSİTE ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN SÜRDÜRÜLEBİLİR DEPREM FARKINDALIK DÜZEYLERİNİN FARKLI DEĞİŞKENLER AÇISINDAN İNCELENMESİ

Earthquakes have a significant impact on social, economic, and educational aspects of life. The negative effects of earthquakes on education and training are well documented. It is crucial to be adequately prepared to minimize these effects. This study aims to investigate the earthquake awareness of university students from a sustainable perspective. The survey model, a quantitative research method, was employed in this study. The research study comprised of 200 male (36.10%) and 354 female (63.90%) students who voluntarily participated from a university in the Western Black Sea Region during the 2022-2023 academic year. The Sustainable Earthquake Awareness Scale results show an average of 3.23 (Undecided) for the first factor, Earthquake Structure Relationship, 2.32 (Disagree) for the second factor, Earthquake Preparation Application, and 2.27 (Disagree) for the third factor, Earthquake Preparedness. The overall mean of the scale was 2.61 (Undecided). The results indicate that university students are not adequately prepared for possible earthquakes. There is no significant difference in Sustainable Earthquake Awareness Levels between male and female university students in all sub-factors and the total scale. Furthermore, as the grade level of university students increases, their sustainable earthquake awareness also increases. Furthermore, there is a notable contrast in the earthquake awareness levels of students from the faculties of engineering, health, and theology, with engineering students exhibiting a higher level of awareness. The study found no statistically significant difference between the sustainable earthquake awareness levels of university students and the number of floors in the building where they reside, both in terms of sub-factors and the overall scale.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' CONSCIOUS AWARENESS, HOPE LEVELS, LIFE SATISFIED

The aim of this study is to reveal the relationship between university students' levels of mindfulness, life satisfaction and hope. In the study, the relational survey model was used to examine university students in terms of mindfulness, life satisfaction and hope levels. The study group of the research consists of 201 university students, 138 female and 63 male, studying at Mehmet Akif Ersoy University in the fall semester of the 2022-2023 academic year. Research data were collected using the "Cognitive and Affective Awareness Scale", "Continuous Hope Scale", "Life Satisfaction Scale", and personal information form. As a result of the Pearson Correlation analysis test, it was determined that there was a positive and significant relationship between university students' mindfulness, life satisfaction and hope levels. According to the research findings, it is seen that there is a positive and significant relationship between university students' mindfulness, life satisfaction and hope levels. While it is seen that there is a low level of positive and significant relationship between mindfulness and hope level; There is a significant and positive moderate relationship between mindfulness and life satisfaction. Looking at the results, it can be said that as the level of conscious awareness of university students increases, their life satisfaction and hope levels increase.

An application of cognitive diagnostic models in the evaluation of reading comprehension in Chilean university students

Reading Comprehension skills are fundamental to the academic performance of university students. These abilities are not innate; therefore, systematic training is required before entering university. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the reading comprehension skills of Chilean University Students. Method: A sample of 579 students participated in the study, responding to four texts that comprise the Reading Comprehension Strategies for University Students (ELCU). An automated platform was used to apply and correct the test with immediate results and feedback. The tool allowed the use of a broad and representative sample of the various regions of Chile. The ELCU was developed using a cognitive diagnostic assessment (CDA) considering cognitive, metacognitive and linguistic strategies. The analyses were performed using two different approaches: The Linear Logistic Test Model (LLTM) and the deterministic inputs, noisy “and” gate (DINA) model. Results: The rejection of the LLTM implies that the strategies do not differ in cognitive complexity (difficulty) while the adequate goodness of fit to the DINA model allows to characterise the students according to their reading abilities. Conclusion: The ELCU test provides reliable and valid information on the reading comprehension ability and metacognitive awareness of university students.

Role of Saudi Universities in Spreading the Culture of Social Responsibility Based on the Experiences of Malaysian and Canadian Universities

Aim. This research paper aims to identify the role of Saudi universities in spreading the culture of social responsibility based on the experiences of Malaysian and Canadian universities. Methods. The author adopted the descriptive analytical approach based on the literature review and analysing the experiences of Saudi, Malaysian, and Canadian universities. Results. The results showed that the Saudi Ministry of Education should play its role in institutionalising social responsibility in Saudi universities and the higher education sector, e.g., promoting social responsibility practices at universities as a part of the ministry’s strategy. Conclusion. In the light of the results obtained the officials of Saudi universities can benefit from the experience of Malaysian and Canadian universities to spread the culture of social responsibility. This research recommends raising the awareness of university students of the importance of university social responsibility as a strategy to motivate them to participate in various community activities and programmes. Originality. This research is considered one of the fewest studies that analysed the experiences of Saudi, Malaysian, and Canadian universities.

Health Maintenance In The New Normal: An Analysis Of University Students' Awareness Using Clustering And Naïve Bayes

The new normal has posed significant challenges for students in maintaining their health. To address this issue, this study aimed to examine the awareness of university students in maintaining their health during this period using clustering and Naïve Bayes methods. The results of the study revealed two distinct clusters, "Aware" and "Not Aware," indicating that Indonesian students have varying levels of awareness regarding health precautions during the new normal. Most students are in the "Aware" cluster, suggesting a positive trend in health-conscious behavior among students in Indonesia. The Naive Bayes method was used to validate the cluster analysis, which resulted in an overall accuracy of approximately 96.25%. The study also found that the students are generally trying to maintain their health during the new normal, with most scoring between moderate and good. However, there are differences in the levels of effort put in by different age groups, with those aged 22 scoring lower. Moreover, students are generally making a good effort to maintain their health in public places during the new normal, but again, those aged 22 had the lowest scores. In terms of healthy food consumption, most students across all age groups scored a level of moderate consumption. The purpose of these findings is to inform policymakers and healthcare providers to develop sustainable programs for improving health awareness among students and addressing the challenges presented by the new normal.

Measuring Cyber Security Awareness: A Comparison between Computer Science and Media Science Students

Internet users who behave carelessly or badly increase the possibility of a security attack on the information systems they use. Although the technical security of devices is constantly improving, the human factor still represents a significant vulnerability in the system. Awareness of user misbehavior in cybersecurity allows sufficient security countermeasures to be taken. This study examines level of attitudes and awareness of university students towards cyber security. Based on quantitative research, the survey contrasts the attitudes of students in two disciplines - Computer Science and Media Studies - on a sample of 570 students. The results collected from the statistical analysis show similarities and differences in the responses of students in the two disciplines.

Effect of Educational Training to Promote Awareness Regarding Corneal Donation: Comparison of Students Enrolled in Health Care Versus Non-Health Care Curriculums at a Turkish University.

The aim of this study was to determine the awareness of university students enrolled in health care versus nonhealthcare curriculums, to study knowledge on corneal donation before and after education. This cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted at a university for 5 months, from January 2020 to May 2020. A team of researchers reviewed the literature and prepared a questionnaire consisting of 22 points of information, to assess the participants'knowledge and perceptions of corneal transplant. The questionnaire was used for face-to-face interviews conducted with the participants at 3 time points: before the educational training, immediately after the educational training, and 4 to 6 weeks after the educational training. The research sample consisted of 276 students. Data were analyzed with SPSS software (version 22.0). This study complies with the Helsinki Congress and Istanbul Declaration. Although the average score before the educational training was 10.93, we observed an average score of 20.79 points immediately after the educational training and an average score of 19.65 points 4 to 6 weeks after the educational training, which demonstrated a significantincrease in students' knowledge level. The mean score achieved by the nursing students from the questionnaire before and after the educational training was found to be significantly higher than the mean score of the physical education and sports students. The willingness of nursing students to donate their own cornea was significantly higher before and immediately after education, and the willingness to donate a relative's cornea was found to be significantly higher just before education. Greater awareness of corneal donation was associated with higher levels of education, suggesting that social awareness can increase when all health care professionals are informed about corneal donation via online platforms or face-to-face methods.

Effects of Romanian Student’s Awareness and Needs Regarding Plastic Waste Management

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of needs and awareness of university students on their environmental behaviour. With this purpose the data was collected from 537 students from the University of Cluj Napoca, Romania, from the engineering and management specializations respectively via an online questionnaire. The questionnaire was structured in four parts including 29 questions in total. The first part is meant to identify the students’ characteristics (gender, field of study, participation and attendance in field-specific activities, and if he/she is an environmentalist). The second part is meant to determine the students’ awareness regarding plastic and plastic pollution. Another part is meant to determine the needs of students and the manner in which they learn and gather information. The last part allows the determination of the students’ behavior in their daily life (use of bio plastic bags, environmental protection). The results show that students have enough information about biodegradable plastic but they act depending on the situation, respecting or not the rules for selecting plastic waste. The female student’ pay a lot of attention to selecting and choosing bioplastic products. The male students are directly involved in cleaning nature. Management students pay attention to small details as compared to engineering students who choose bioplastic even though the costs are higher. Related with their thoughts the factors effecting the opinion of either they are environmentalist or not are also examined. Being aware of the plastic waste show significant effect from the sides of awareness and behaviour. Finally, the structural model show that strongest connection is between students’ awareness about the plastic problem and the need to adapt to new regulations. Using the model universities can promote the importance of bioplastic through study programs or by involving students in volunteering activities, through their active involvement in environmental protection, and selective waste recycling.

Risk factors and digital interventions for anxiety disorders in college students: Stakeholder perspectives.

The worldwide prevalence of anxiety disorders among college students is high, which negatively affects countries, schools, families, and individual students to varying degrees. This paper reviews the relevant literature regarding risk factors and digital interventions for anxiety disorders among college students from the perspectives of different stakeholders. Risk factors at the national and societal levels include class differences and the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. College-level risk factors include the indoor environment design of the college environment, peer relationships, student satisfaction with college culture, and school functional levels. Family-level risk factors include parenting style, family relationship, and parental level of education. Individual-level risk factors include biological factors, lifestyle, and personality. Among the intervention options for college students' anxiety disorders, in addition to traditional cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, psychological counseling, and group counseling, digital mental health interventions are increasingly popular due to their low cost, positive effect, and convenient diagnostics and treatment. To better apply digital intervention to the prevention and treatment of college students' anxiety, this paper suggests that the different stakeholders form a synergy among themselves. The nation and society should provide necessary policy guarantees, financial support, and moral and ethical supervision for the prevention and treatment of college students' anxiety disorders. Colleges should actively participate in the screening and intervention of college students' anxiety disorders. Families should increase their awareness of college students' anxiety disorders and take the initiative to study and understand various digital intervention methods. College students with anxiety disorders should actively seek psychological assistance and actively accept and participate in digital intervention projects and services. We believe that in the future, the application of methods such as big data and artificial intelligence to improve digital interventions and provide individualized treatment plans will become the primary means of preventing and treating anxiety disorders among college students.

An assessment of attitudes and perceptions of international university students on climate change

Universities have an unrivaled potential to educate students on climate change issues and to actively engage them in climate affairs, both as citizens and influencers of future professions. Despite this potential and the many advantages of university student engagement in climate change, less emphasis has been given to understanding their attitude and perceptions towards climate change, in a way that may guide changes in the curriculum and teaching practices. Based on the need to address the existing literature gap, this article assesses university students’ attitudes and perceptions toward climate change at the international level. This study comprises a survey of a sample of universities across the world and uses statistical analysis to identify the most important trends across geographical locations of the universities. The study revealed that university students are aware of climate change and associated risks. The university students believe that climate change education is a means to shape their attitude and equip them with relevant skills and knowledge so as to influent others. The awareness of university students is inextricably linked to their field of study and participation in various climate change events. Furthermore, the student’s knowledge of climate change risks varies across gender, age, and academic education. The study provides recommended universities to include climate change issues in their curricular and extracurricular programs so as to prepare future professionals to cope with the far reaching challenges of a climate change.