Behavior Of High School Students Research Articles

Do School-Level Factors Affect the Health Behaviors of High School Students in Korea?

We conducted a multilevel analysis to identify the individual- and school-level factors that affect Korean high school students’ tooth brushing, soda intake, smoking, and high-intensity physical activity. We sampled 27,919 high school students from the 15th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-Based Survey. The individual-level variables included demographic, socioeconomic, and health-related factors. The school-level variables included school system and school type. Regarding the individual-level factors, economic level and academic performance had a significant effect on health behavior when the demographic variables were adjusted. In the final model, the school-level factors had a significant effect on health behavior. The odds ratio (OR) of brushing less than twice a day in vocational schools compared to general schools was 1.63 (p < 0.001), and the OR of soda intake more than three times a week in vocational schools was 1.33 (p < 0.001). In addition, the OR of smoking in vocational schools was 2.89 (p < 0.001), and the OR of high-intensity physical activity in vocational schools was 0.80 (p < 0.001). Therefore, both individual- and school-level factors affect Korean students’ health behaviors. A school-based comprehensive health promotion strategy should be developed that considers schools’ characteristics to equip all students with health awareness, regardless of socioeconomic status.

Predictive effect of self-efficacy and psychological resilience on sportsmanship behavior in high school students

The aim of the research is to examine the predictive effects of self-efficacy and psychological resilience on sportsmanship behavior in high school students. The study group consisted of 605 students who were studying in two state secondary schools in Turkey. In the study, the "Physical Education Course Sportsmanship Behavior Scale", the "Selfefficacy Scale for Children", the "Child and Youth Resilience Measure” and a personal information form created by the researcher were used. The effect of students' self-efficacy and psychological resilience levels on their sportsmanship behaviors was examined by Path Analysis. The analysis results also showed that social self-efficacy significantly affected positive sportsmanship behaviors, and academic self-efficacy affected negative sportsmanship behaviors. When the Squared Multiple Correlations value of the model is considered, it is seen that 5% of positive sportsmanship behaviors and 4% of negative sportsmanship behaviors are explained by the model. As a result, it was found that the social self-efficacy level of the students was a significant predictor of positive sportsmanship behaviors, and the academic self-efficacy level was a significant predictor of negative sportsmanship behaviors. It was determined that the model designed in the research explained the sportsmanship behavior of the students at a low level.

Eating Behaviors of High School Students and Factors Affecting Them

Eating Behaviors of High School Students and Factors Affecting Them

ПЕДАГОГИЧЕСКИЕ УСЛОВИЯ ПРОФИЛАКТИКИ РИСКОВАННОГО ПОВЕДЕНИЯ СТАРШЕКЛАССНИКОВ СРЕДСТВАМИ НРАВСТВЕННОГО ЗАКАЛИВАНИЯ

The relevance of the research topic is dictated by the concern of the state and society, scientists, teachers, practitioners, parents with the problems of growing up children, adolescents, youth, their physical, mental, social health in a situation of transformation of the country's socio-economic development, the results of which affected vital areas and social institutions. During periods of transformation of social relations and lifestyles, the younger generations, due to a lack of experience in orienting themselves in the changes taking place in the microsociety and the macroenvironment, very often find themselves in a group of social risk, become exposed to the influence of destructive factors, demonstrate various options for risky behavior. The purpose of the study is to identify and substantiate a set of pedagogical conditions and methodology for using the moral hardening of older students in the prevention of their risky behavior. Research objectives are to reveal the essence of the concept of “risk behavior” and to characterize its features in senior school age; to analyze modern approaches and methods to prevent risky behavior of minors; consider moral hardening from the position of a pedagogical means of preventing risky behavior of high school students; develop a set of preventive measures and the logic of their implementation to ensure the minimization of the causes and factors of risky behavior using moral hardening; to determine the effectiveness of the use of moral hardening as a means of preventing risky behavior of students. The practical significance of the study is determined by the fact that the theoretical material, empirical data, conclusions and generalizations can serve as the basis for the development of methodological recommendations, innovative technologies for preventive activities, enrichment with facts and methods of the disciplines of the psychological and pedagogical cycle in colleges and universities. Adapted diagnostic methods can be used in the development of preventive and monitoring programs in educational institutions of various types and kinds, in extracurricular activities, in the training and advanced training of class teachers, social teachers, educational psychologists, and life safety teachers.

The Effect of Online Game Addiction on Violent Behavior in High School Students

Addictive behavior online games the point where teenagers become dependent and lose control. Habits play game online in adolescents lead to changes in character such to become aggressive. Aggressive behavior not only in physical but also take of aggression anger and hostility can hurt people. This study to determine relationship between addictive behavior online games with aggressive behavior of High School students. Type research quantitative cross sectional approach. Population all students of class X-XI of SMAN at Tambun Utara. Sample using total sampling. Instrument used instrument by Chen and Chang (2008) for level online game addiction and the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire Scale (BPAQ) for level aggressive behavior. Analysis data used descriptive statistical and chi-square. The results, it is known characteristics respondents are dominated by boy (63.1%) coming from class XI (64.1%) and 17 years old (47.6%), the type of online game most often played is Mobile Legend (62.1%) with playing duration for 3 hours (62.1%), high online game addiction (52.4%), and high aggressive behavior (57.3%). And results chi square test obtained that p-value of p= 0.001 with = 0.05 (p-value &lt;α ), can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between game addiction and aggressive behavior in students.

Examining the Self-Handicapping Behaviors of High School Students

Lise öğrencilerinin başarılarının önündeki engellerden birisi de kendini sabote etme eğilimidir. Kendini sabote etme eğilimi kişilerin performansları üzerinde olumsuz etki oluşturmaktadır. Bu sebeple bu çalışmanın amacı, lise öğrencilerinin kendini sabote etme eğilimi ile bazı demografik değişkenler arasındaki ilişkiyi ortaya koymaktır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda araştırma ilişkisel tarama modeline uygun olarak tasarlanmıştır. Veri toplama aracı olarak Kişisel Bilgi Formu ve Kendini Sabotaj Ölçeği (Akın, 2012) kullanılmıştır. Araştırma grubunu ise 780 lise öğrencisi oluşturmaktadır. Araştırma bulguları lise öğrencilerinde kendini sabote etme eğilimi ile sınıf düzeyi ve algıladıkları akademik başarı durumuna göre anlamlı farklılaşma olduğunu göstermektedir.

Effectiveness of Group Cognitive Behavior Therapy to Reduce Academic Procrastination Behavior of High School Students During Distance Learning

The policy of implementing Distance Learning in Indonesia during the COVID-19 pandemic brought changes to students' academic activities. Such condition may pose a risk that leads to academic procrastination, especially for boys at the high school level (SMA), a group that has been previously known to be prone to academic procrastination behavior. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of Group Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) approach to reduce academic procrastination and develop adaptive strategies for young person. The participants of this study were 4 high school students, male, and aged 16-17 years who were recruited online through purposive sampling technique. Changes in the level of academic procrastination were measured based on the decrease in the irrational procrastination scale (IPS) scores during pre-test, post-test, and follow-up as well as qualitative results obtained based on interviews and observations of participants. The results of the intervention showed that there was a decrease in the participants' academic procrastination scores. Participants also reported that there were positive changes they felt after following the intervention.

Lifestyle Behaviors and Suicide-Related Behaviors in Adolescents: Cross-Sectional Study Using the 2019 YRBS Data.

Objective: The purpose of this research was to investigate the prevalence of lifestyle behaviors and suicide-related behaviors and the association between them using a nationally representative sample of adolescents from the USA.Methods: 13,677 high school students aged 14-18 years were included in this cross-sectional study. The research data were retrieved from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System Survey in 2019. All data on age, sex, grade, race, physical activity, television time, fruit intake, and suicide-related behavior were self-reported by students. Logistic regression models were adopted to examine the association between lifestyle behaviors and the suicide-related behaviors.Results: Students who played video/computer games for ≥2 h had higher risk of suicide attempt (OR = 1.55, 95%CI: 1.30-1.85). Daily sleep duration of ≤8 h was positively associated with considering a suicide attempt (OR = 1.99, 95%CI: 1.62-2.43). In addition, participants who did not engage in any sport team were more likely to report considering a suicide attempt (OR = 1.50, 95%CI: 1.24-1.81).Conclusion: This research suggests that some lifestyle behaviors (e.g., time for video or computer use, sleep duration, sports team participation, regular breakfast intake, and substance use) are associated with increased risk of suicidal behavior and ideation in high school students. To identify the specific effect of multiple lifestyle factors in influencing the risk of suicide-related behaviors in high school students, longitudinal studies are warranted in future.

Харчова поведінка та якість життя школярів старших класів м. Львова

Актуальність. Негативна динаміка захворюваності дитячого населення та щорічне її збільшення свідчать про необхідність посилення уваги до проблеми, передусім до забезпечення дієвого профілактичного компонента. Аналізуючи причини негативної динаміки показників стану здоров’я дітей та молоді в Україні, не можна ігнорувати спосіб життя, що в структурі чинників впливу на формування стану здоров’я займає провідні позиції. Мета дослідження — вивчення особливостей способу життя, харчової поведінки школярів старших класів та їх впливу на основні показники якості життя. Матеріали та методи. Спосіб життя та харчову поведінку 80 здорових дітей віком 14–17 років було вивчено за допомогою анкети, що містила питання про сімейний анамнез, житлово-побутові умови, харчування та режим дня. Для оцінки основних параметрів якості життя було використано опитувальник MOS SF-36. Результати. Аналіз опитування показав, що 45 % дітей щоденно вживають м’ясні продукти промислового виробництва. Страви з риби в щоденному раціоні дітей наявні лише в 13,8 % випадків. Молоко і молочні продукти відзначені в щоденному раціоні менше ніж у половини опитаних дітей (35 %). Виявлено високий відсоток вживання підлітками слабоалкогольних напоїв (15 %). З’ясовано, що 45 % дітей проводять більше 3 годин на день за комп’ютером або біля телевізора, лише 22,5 % гуляють на свіжому повітрі більше 2 годин на добу. Показники якості життя були вірогідно вищі за шкалою життєздатності в дітей при тривалості прогулянок більше 2 годин на день. У дітей, які повноцінно обідають щодня, вірогідно вищі показники соціальної активності, значення за шкалою психологічного здоров’я і шкалою життєздатності. Відзначено вірогідне зниження показника життєздатності в групі дітей із тривалим перебуванням біля комп’ютера (3 години і більше). У школярів, які займаються в спортивних секціях, вірогідно вищі показники якості життя за шкалою психологічного здоров’я і шкалою загального здоров’я. У дітей із тривалістю нічного сну 8 годин відзначена вірогідно вища емоційна стабільність за шкалою емоційного функціонування (р &lt; 0,05). Висновки. Раціон харчування сучасних школярів не відповідає встановленим нормативам. Це може бути фактором ризику гастродуоденальної патології в майбутньому, тому потребує систематичної корекції. Крім раціонального харчування, чинниками, що впливають на самопочуття та психоемоційний статус школярів, є дозовані фізичні навантаження, регулярні прогулянки на свіжому повітрі та обмежене користування комп’ютером. Оцінка якості життя є простим та інформативним методом комплексного вивчення стану здоров’я школярів і може бути рекомендована до широкого застосування в педіатрії.

Fear and COVID-19 Protective Behaviors among High School Students in Hamadan, Iran; Application of an Extended Parallel Process Model

Aims: Throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the role of students in transmitting the infection has received special attention aiming at protecting the younger generation against COVID-19 and other known respiratory diseases. This research aimed to specify factors related to Covid-19 preventing behaviors in high school students. Instrument & Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 2852 students aged 13 to 18 in Hamadan in 2020. Participants were selected using the multistage cluster sampling method. The data were collected with a researcher-made EPPM questionnaire. Data were analyzed statistically by Stata 14.2 software using the Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests. Findings: The vast majority of students (67.02%) were in the danger control response phase. The response efficacy (77.3%) and perceived efficacy (75.3%) had the highest percentage of the mean from the maximum obtainable score among constructs of the model. There was a significant difference between categories of the EPPM model with doing healthy behaviors. Moreover, the proportion of doing health behaviors was significantly higher in students in the danger control phase. Conclusion: The predominance of the perceived threat of COVID-19 on the perceived efficacy affects preventive health behaviors. Therefore, a theory-based behavioral modification program can be developed based on gender among high school students. Higher grade students and poor socioeconomic status require intense educational interventions to modify their hygienic behaviors.

Emotional Intelligence and Executive Functions in the Prediction of Prosocial Behavior in High School Students. An InterDisciplinary Approach between Neuroscience and Education.

One of the most analyzed variables in educational research is prosocial behavior, given its relevance and its application in favor of a culture of peace, the construction of solid democratic societies and the development of social justice. For this reason, it is necessary to extend the knowledge of predictors of prosocial behavior so that they can be transferred to teaching practice. The research reported here was carried out using a quantitative methodology through a survey, based on data collection instruments, whose data were treated statistically by means of descriptive, correlational and predictive analyses. The results obtained suggest that emotional intelligence has a strong predictive capacity for prosocial behavior while executive functions show a mild-moderate predictive behavior. In the conclusions and discussion, we provide a series of arguments on some of the results obtained in contrast with previous literature, as well as incorporating limitations of the study and prospects for future research.

Assessing the Influence of School Environmental Programmes on the Environmental Attitudes and Behaviour Among Secondary School Students in Muranga County, Kenya.

Environmental degradation is a major challenge which requires appropriate strategies to reverse the situation. One of such strategies is experiential environmental education among high school students who, through change of attitudes and behavior, are able to participate in various environmental management activities. In this study the pro-environmental attitudes and behavior of high school students in Murang’a County, Kenya were examined to assess how environmental education programmes among the students affected environmental issues of waste management, water resources management, natural resources management and climate change in the schools. Nine hundred and sixty-one (961) students from nineteen (19) high schools from two sub-counties in the County was used in the study. The Likert type questionnaire and the 2-MEV Scale were used to collect the required data. The t-test statistic was applied to determine any differences between the variables. Results showed significant differences in pro-environmental attitudes and behavior with regard to solid waste management, water resources management, natural resources management. There were significant differences with regard to solid waste management, natural resources management, climate change and environmental concerns between members of Environmental Clubs and non-members. Pro-environmental attitudes and behavior were influenced by current membership of the Clubs rather than past membership. It is concluded that experiential environmental programmes improve the student’s pro-environmental attitudes and behavior hence environmental management within the schools. It is recommended that appropriate policies be formulated to enhance the implementation of school experiential environmental programmes to ensure capacity building of the learners to effectively manage environmental issues in the schools.

The Type of Substance Use Mediates the Difference in the Odds of Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Adolescents of the United States.

BackgroundAlthough the relationship between sexual risk behaviors and substance use has been established, It remains to be studied if different types of substances have differences in the odds of sexual risk behaviors. Therefore, we aimed to identify the prevalence of sexual risk behaviors in high school students of the United States (US) and study the difference in the odds of sexual risk behaviors for various substances.MethodsWe performed a retrospective cross-sectional study using Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) data of 2019 that nationally represents US high school students in grades 9-12. We identified individuals with sexual risk behaviors as participants with four or more lifetime sexual partners and who did not use a condom during the last intercourse.ResultsOut of 11,191 participants, 463 (3.9%) engaged in sexual risk behaviors. The prevalence of substance use, including anabolic steroids (11.5 vs. 1.1%), cocaine (27.2 vs. 2.0%), marijuana (87.1 vs. 34.7%), alcohol (92.4 vs. 54.3%), e-cigarette (90.3 vs. 48.0%), and traditional cigarette (62.2 vs. 21.6%) was higher in participants with sexual risk behaviors compared to participants with no sexual risk behaviors (p<0.0001 for all substances). In regression analysis, anabolic steroid use was associated with the highest odds of sexual risk behaviors (adjusted odds ratio (aOR):4.87, 95%CI: 2.48-9.57; p<0.0001) followed by cocaine (aOR:3.80, 1.80-8.00; p=0.001), marijuana (aOR:3.36, 1.64-6.89; p<0.0001), alcohol (aOR:2.41, 1.05-5.55; p=0.039), electronic vapor products (2.05, 1.004-4.19; p=0.049), and traditional cigarette use (aOR:1.58, 1.10-2.28; p=0.016). We did not find a statistically significant increase in the odds of sexual risk behaviors for the rest of the substances.ConclusionAlthough the prevalence of sexual risk behaviors is low, the prevalence of substance use is significantly higher in participants with sexual risk behaviors. Among the different types of substances, anabolic steroid use has the highest odds of sexual risk behaviors. Therefore, clinicians should remain vigilant for anabolic steroid use when screening adolescents for substance use. Further large-scale randomized studies are needed to study the effects of anabolic steroids on sexual risk behaviors.

Trauma and self-harming behaviors in high school students: The mediating role of identity formation

IntroductionThis study investigated the link between trauma and self-harming behaviors in South African high school students, and examined the mediating role of identity formation. Traumatic experiences have been commonly associated with self-harming behaviors in adolescents. However, research addressing this association in non-Western countries is limited. MethodsA total of 552 South African high school students aged 13–21 (60.4% female; Mage = 16 years) were included in the study. Students completed self-report questionnaires on traumatic experiences, identity formation, and self-harming behaviors (disturbed eating behaviors and suicidal thoughts and behaviors). ResultsStructural equation modelling indicated that the association between traumatic experiences and self-harming behaviors was partially mediated by identity formation. Traumatic experiences were associated with more identity diffusion, bulimia, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Identity diffusion, in turn, was associated with more drive for thinness, bulimia, body dissatisfaction, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Identity consolidation was positively associated with drive for thinness and negatively with body dissatisfaction and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. No moderation effects by gender or age were found. ConclusionsTraumatic experiences were associated with higher levels of identity diffusion, which, in turn, were associated with more self-harming behaviors in South African high school students. These findings suggest the importance of focusing on identity diffusion in prevention and intervention programs targeting self-harming behaviors.

An investigation on verbal bullying among Danang high school students

Bullying among students in general and high school students in particular has become a pressing issue in the world and in Vietnam today. The paper focuses on investigating verbal bullying between high school students in Da Nang city, and developing measures to reduce bullying in high school students. Methods used in the research include theoretical analysis and synthesis, questionnaire, in-depth interviews, and educational experiment. Verbal bullying is explored in terms of the level and content of bullying, the awareness of consequences of bullying on students. Mitigating measures of verbal bullying are designed to use peer-to-peer influences through behavioral club activity, social networking forums, and acting in bullying situations brochure-building activities. The interventions are designed to focus on enhancing the ability to control emotions and form appropriate behaviors, thereby reducing verbal bullying. Experimental measures are implemented through real-life activities undertaken by high school students. Research findings reveal that all the measures suggested in the research appeared effective. Peer education is an effective option to influence verbal bullying behavior in high school students.

Historical Learning Behavior of High School Students During the Covid-19 Pandemic

This article was written with the aim of analyzing the behavior of high school students and all of their factors during history learning during the Covid-19 pandemic, so that knowing the history learning behavior of high school students and responses from high school teachers related to student behavior in the history learning process during the Covid-19 pandemic and analyzing how the reinforcement measures carried out by high school teachers towards students and the effect felt during online learning. The research method used was descriptive qualitative. The subjects of the study were research articles related to students' historical learning behavior during the Covid-19 pandemic, The sample of research articles is 26 journals consisting of national journals and international journals. The results of this study were 1) forms of student behavior in various history lessons; 2) student behavior is influenced by the creativity ability of teachers and the role of the family, and 3) The history teacher provides reinforcement during the online history learning process to students. The conclusion of this study is to maximize the history learning behavior of high school students during the pandemic has 5 (five) aspects learning and management of teaching in the Covid-19 era, know the benefits of learning history using Google classroom, increasing the effectiveness of the teaching and learning process during the Covid-19 Pandemic, the role of families in accompanying student, and increase student activeness in taking online learning.

Cigarette Smoking and Suicidal Behaviors in Colombian High-School Students

The study aimed to quantify the association between last-month cigarette smoking and lifetime suicide behaviors in high-school students at Santa Marta, Colombia. A cross-sectional study was designed in which high-school students participated. They were asked about last-month cigarette smoking and lifetime suicide behaviors (suicide ideation, plan, and attempt). Crude odds ratios (ORs) were calculated and adjusted for confounding variables. A total of 1,462 students participated and they were between 13 and 17 ( M = 14.4, SD = 0.8) years, and 60.3% girls. The last-month prevalence of cigarette smoking was 11.6%, lifetime suicide ideation 10.2%, plan 18.5%, and attempted 15.4%. Cigarette smoking was associated with suicide ideation (OR = 1.67, 95% confidence interval [CI] = [1.17, 2.41]), suicide plan (OR = 1.97, 95% CI = [1.33, 2.93]), and suicide attempt (OR = 2.79, 95% CI = [1.87, 4.17]), after adjusting for gender, family function, and depressive symptoms. In conclusion, cigarette smoking is related to suicide behaviors in high-school students at Santa Marta, Colombia.

Konsep Diri, Kecerdasan Emosi dan Perilaku Asertif pada Siswa SMA Kelas X

This assertive behavior becomes an important thing to pay attention to generally for each individual and especially for individuals who are studying, namely students to be more able to optimize their potential. This study want to inform the impact of : (1) self-concept and assertive behavior in high school students in class X, (2) emotional intelligence and assertive behavior in high school students in class X, (3) self-concept and emotional intelligence in students' assertive behavior in high school class X. This study uses a correlational quantitative method. Researchers used as many as 100 high school students in class X as the study sample selected using random sampling techniques. The data analysis technique used in this research is multiple linear regression analysis test. The results of this study indicate that: (1) self-concept has a significant effect on assertive behavior with a positive relationship direction that can be seen from the significance value of 0.005 and the regression coefficient of 0.315. (2) emotional intelligence has a significant effect on assertive behavior with a positive relationship direction that can be seen from the significance value of 0,000 and a regression coefficient of 0.414. RSquare value of 0.464; that is, 46.4% of the variation in assertive behavior is influenced by self-concept variables and emotional intelligence and the remaining 53.6% is caused by other variables not measured by researchers. The relationship between self-concept and emotional intelligence with assertive behavior is known to have a significant relationship with a significance value of 0,000.

An Examination of the Correlation of Research Information Literacy Competence and Social-Emotional Behavior Among High School Students

The purpose of this research was to investigate the degree of correlation of information literacy competency and social-emotional behavior of high school students. Specifically, three assessment instruments were administered to a sample of ninth and eleventh grade students in Orange County. Respondents indicated the relative degree of their information literacy competency and socialemotional behavior. Sample research reports of those students were rated by their teachers. Correlation statistics tested hypotheses linking literacy and behavior. Persistence and “getting along” were the best predictors of information literacy and research success.

The Mediating Effect of Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy on the Relationship between Career Education Experience and Career Preparation Behavior in High School Students

The Mediating Effect of Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy on the Relationship between Career Education Experience and Career Preparation Behavior in High School Students