Attitudes Of University Students Research Articles

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.

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.

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.

A Survey of Knowledge and Attitude of College Students Toward Hearing Loss Prevention.

College students risk hearing loss due to loud sound exposure during leisure activities. Hearing loss prevention is possible by reducing the noise from the source, using hearing protection devices and increasing their knowledge and awareness on the effects of loud sound exposure. The study aims to assess the knowledge and attitude of college students regarding hearing loss and its prevention. A cross-sectional study design with a survey method was adopted. A total of 94 college students (mean age: 22 years; range: 18 to 26) who were pursuing an undergraduate and postgraduate degree (50 males and 44 females) formed the part of the study. The researcher administered a standardized self-reported Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviour questionnaire. The knowledge score in percentage and absolute scores for attitude were estimated. The mean knowledge score was 35.8 (SD ± 12.18; range: 12.5-75), and the attitude score was + 9.8 (SD ± 7.1; range: - 4 to + 30). Chi square test revealed no significant association between knowledge and attitude to sociodemographic characteristics. The study indicated that though college students lack knowledge, they had a positive attitude regarding hearing health and its protection. These findings implicate the importance of creating awareness and encouraging hearing protection strategies for college students.

Attitudes of University Students in Afghanistan Toward Cultural Factors of Gender Inequality

Gender inequality is the product of society and culture that has significant impacts on the status and positions of human, based on their gender. The purpose of this study is to find out the underlying cultural that are responsible for gender inequality in Bamyan society. Data have been collected through the attitude of totally 363 respondents, among 130 female and 233 male university students in Bamyan, Afghanistan. Logistic regression technique through Stata version 14.1, have been used to analyze the likelihood of respondents on cultural factors. Our finding based on socio-demographic information of respondent, shows that male respondents compared to female are 99% more likely believes that cultural factors are behind gender inequality in Bamyan society, Afghanistan and an increase in years of education and age of respondents, decreases the likelihood of attitude that cultural factors are behind gender inequality in Bamyan society, Afghanistan. Also, Respondents who were married compared to unmarried and who were students of natural science and social science faculty compared to education faculty are more likely to believe that the above cultural factors are responsible for gender inequality status in Bamyan. finally, the present study suggests that patriarchal ideology, religious beliefs, gender stereotypes and traditional beliefs respectively are behind the status of gender inequality in Bamyan society, Afghanistan.

Influence of skills and knowledge on the financial attitude of university students

The article analyzes the influence of knowledge and skills on the financial attitude of university students. Financial knowledge, skills, and attitudes are components of what is called financial literacy. The theory of human capital emphasizes the importance of investing in human capital to enhance individuals' decision-making. The empirical analysis uses a sample of 531 university students from Tacna, Peru. The results of the proposed structural equation model corroborate that financial knowledge and skills directly and positively influence university students' financial attitude. The findings offer important implications for students and higher education institutions by highlighting the importance of incorporating courses and workshops on personal finance to acquire knowledge and improve students' financial skills and, consequently, facilitate the development of a financial attitude that allowsthem to make more informed financial decisions.

Pre-service teachers’ attitudes towards artificial intelligence and its integration into EFL teaching and learning

Abstract Even though artificial intelligence (AI) is no new occurrence, with its beginnings dating back to the 1950s, its use has gained popularity worldwide, especially in recent years, and its presence and importance has grown in many areas of human lives, including education. Surveys conducted internationally have found generally positive attitudes of university students towards artificial intelligence (AI) and its inclusion into various fields of research and study. However, only few research probes have been conducted among students of philology and future language teachers. No such research has been conducted among university students or pre-service EFL teachers in Central Europe. This paper aims to fill this gap in educational research knowledge, as knowing teachers’ and teacher students’ attitudes towards AI can be a key factor in the success or failure of applying AI in education. Therefore, the aim of the study is to determine the level of knowledge and dominant attitudes towards AI in general, AI in learning/teaching EFL and the inclusion of AI in the teacher training curriculum among pre-service EFL teachers in Slovakia. To collect data from the respondents, a cross-sectional survey in the form of a KAP questionnaire was conducted in November-December 2022. 137 pre-service English language teachers responded to a pre-tested online questionnaire consisting of 19 closed-ended (5-point Likert scale) items and one open-ended question. Slovak EFL pre-service teachers were equally interested (38.67%) and uninterested (39.42%) in the ongoing discussion about AI in education. Overall, they self-reported having no (61.31%) or unsatisfactory (21.17%) understanding of the basic computational principles of AI. On the other hand, they were significantly more satisfied with their knowledge of AI-based applications for EFL teaching, which they considered adequate (35.04%). Nevertheless, almost half of the students (45.25%) rated their knowledge as inadequate. It was therefore encouraging to learn that 64.24% of the respondents agreed that AI education should be included in their university curriculum and had predominantly positive expectations of AI and its application in education. 63.50% of them agreed with the statement that AI will improve education in general (compared to only 18.98% who disagreed). They shared a predominantly positive attitude towards the incorporation of AI into EFL and showed their optimistic expectations regarding the impact of AI on teaching and learning English as a foreign language. Slovak EFL pre-service teachers did not express any concerns about the future of their profession. However, a majority of them (53.28%) agreed that EFL teachers might lose some of their skills when using AI in their practice and a significant number (42.33%) feared that AI would make EFL teaching less personal. These findings are consistent with previous research conducted internationally.

Analysis of the Ecological Attitude and Sustainable Behavior of Students: A Green Campus Model, the Case of the University of Medellín, Colombia

Abstract Environmental education has an important role in higher education institutions as it leads to understanding the importance of sustainability, thus creating a positive impact on students. This impact extends beyond the classroom, inspiring them to actively engage in environmentally responsible behaviors and become conscientious stewards of our planet. The aim of the research was to analyze the environmental perception and ecological attitude of university students at the University of Medellín, that is, this study consisted of examining whether environmental education programs positively influenced the perception of the green campus and the ecological attitude. A structural model was proposed to empirically contrast this phenomenon at a university accredited as a green campus. The results explored that the universities that carry out environmental programs and that offer educational activities on this topic generate a responsible attitude towards sustainability and ecology in their students. This has short, medium and long-term impacts for the university.

Attitudes of EFL University Students towards the Application of Cognitive Grammar to Teaching Selected Grammar Topics


 
 
 
 
 
 This study is an attempt to investigate the attitude of EFL university students towards the application of Cognitive Grammar (henceforth CG) in the Kurdish context to teaching selected grammar topics, namely English tenses, passivization and modal auxiliary verbs. CG is an approach within the framework of Cognitive Linguistics (henceforth CL) to the meaning of grammatical structures and has two crucial guiding principles: the symbolic commitment and usage-based commitment. The study has used an attitude questionnaire as its data collection tool. Its participants were comprised of (27) EFL university students who had taken part in a 12-week course of Cognitive Grammar treatment focusing on the aforementioned grammatical phenomena. The data was analyzed descriptively through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences SPSS by finding the mean score, standard deviation and percentages of the respondents’ answers to the statements of the questionnaire. It was found that the participants generally had a positive attitude towards the application of CG to teaching the above-mentioned topics. The overall mean score of the questionnaire was (3.7680) which shows the students’ high agreement with the questionnaire’s items. It was also found that the approach had increased the students’ learning motivation and had a positive effect on the affective, behavioural and cognitive aspects of their attitude. The study has ended with some recommendations for further studies before being able to generalize the findings of the current study.
 
 
 
 
 

Self-diagnose is associated with knowledge and attitude towards mental illness of university students in Indonesia

BackgroundMental illness is still stigmatized and poorly understood in Indonesian society, but university students could be a key target for promoting positive attitudes and increasing awareness. This study aims to explore the knowledge and attitudes of university students in Indonesia toward mental illness and to identify associated factors, emphasizing self-diagnosis.MethodAn analytical cross-sectional study on university students in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, was conducted from September to November 2022. Participants completed an online questionnaire about their sociodemographic data, mental health knowledge (utilized Mental Health Knowledge Schedule questionnaire), and attitudes toward mental illness (utilized Community Attitude to Mental Illness Inventory questionnaire). Univariate, bivariate, and multivariate logistic regression were performed to analyze collected data.ResultsA total of 402 university students were included in the study. Results demonstrated that half of the students had good mental illness knowledge (50.7%), and slightly more than half had favorable attitudes (53.0%). Self-diagnosis was significantly associated with poorer knowledge and negative attitudes (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 2.31, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.19 to 4.50 and AOR: 2.12, 95% CI 1.13 to 3.99; P < 0.05, respectively). Additionally, students who had never studied psychology or psychiatry and had a family mental illness history were at higher risk (P < 0.05) for poor knowledge of mental illness (AOR: 2.24, 95% CI 1.18 to 4.25 and AOR: 1.82, 95% CI 1.00 to 3.30, respectively). Interestingly, students with lower monthly family incomes had more positive attitudes (AOR: 0.39, 95% CI 0.18 to 0.86; P < 0.05). A very weak negative correlation (ρ = − 0.173; P < 0.001) between mental illness knowledge and attitudes was observed.ConclusionPromoting awareness and knowledge about mental health, as well as preventing self-diagnosis, is crucial in addressing the lack of knowledge and negative attitudes toward mental illness among university students in Indonesia, which is expected to play a role in the wider community ultimately.

Attitude towards Sexuality: Perceptions of Male University Students in Gujarat

At a time when there is an unprecedented surge in reported cases of all forms of sexual violence, including rape of women by men even within intimate relations across the world, it is essential to investigate men’s attitude towards sexuality with its intricacies from a gendered perspective, especially when the legal, social and cultural structures continue to fail in challenging the prevailing gendered discourses around sexuality. This study attempts to explore the attitude of male university students towards sexuality and encapsulate the same with gender-specific patriarchal theories. With a descriptive research design, this study interviewed 396 male university students from a chosen university in Gujarat, India, selected by stratified — systematic sampling method from different streams of study. Quantitative analysis underlined and clearly portrayed the unfavourable attitudes towards sexuality held by a large proportion of university students. This study also attempts to illustrate how gendered power inequality highly influences their sexual entitlement and sexual constriction attitudes.

Measuring Sexual and Gender-Based Violence at the University of Cape Coast: Developing and Deploying a Campus Climate Survey.

Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) is a global public health crisis, impacting university youth around the world. The purpose of this study was twofold: (a) determine the best methodology for conducting a campus climate survey at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in Ghana and (b) gather data on SGBV knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors from a representative sample of students. This descriptive study included three phases: (a) develop a campus climate survey unique to UCC, (b) develop a sampling methodology, and (c) deploy the first ever campus climate survey at UCC. A 71-item survey was developed and then administered via a student portal to 2,000 students. Of those students, 1,381 (69.1%) responded. Although most students (63.2%) know the university has a sexual harassment policy, fewer have seen it (25.9%) or read it (22.3%). Students held generally positive views of how the university would respond to reports of sexual harassment, although 50.2% of participants believed the reporter would be labeled a troublemaker. More participants reported seeking and giving verbal than nonverbal consent, and more men than women reported both seeking and giving verbal consent. More men than women reported they "always" sought verbal consent (61.2% vs. 47.7%, p = 0.001). Most students ( n = 316, 56.5%) sought verbal consent all of the time, and an additional 99 (17.7%) sought it most of the time. Accurate data about students' knowledge, attitudes, and experiences with SGBV policy, prevention, and response are needed globally to better inform locally appropriate practices. Forensic nursing is currently localized in high-income countries. University students' knowledge, attitudes, and experiences with SGBV can support the expansion of forensic nursing research and practice to low- and middle-income countries.

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Among University Students in Klang Valley, Malaysia

Introduction: Excessive sugar consumption is a major global health concerns as it plays a significant role in the development of non-communicable diseases. Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) are a major source of added sugar in daily life that can lead to many health concerns. Understanding of the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to SSB intake is a key component of healthy beverage intake. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of SSBs intake and the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of university students during the recovery phase of COVID-19 in 2022. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 176 young adults aged 18-26 years old who completed a self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of demographic and KAP data related to SSBs. Descriptive statistics were outlined, and a chi-square test was conducted to compare categorical variables. Results: Based on the frequency of beverage intake, sugar-sweetened coffee, or tea (39.8%) was the most frequently consumed SSB daily (at least once daily) while regular soft drink (52.3%) was the most consumed SSB among the participants on a weekly basis (≤6 times per week). Overall, the majority of university students had a positive attitude towards SSB intake (90.6%) but poor knowledge (51.7%) and poor practice (80.7%) levels. Gender and weight status were significantly related to the attitude and knowledge scores (p&lt; 0.05). Conclusion: The prevalence of SSB intake among young adults should be addressed. Comprehensive education and intervention are vital to improving the knowledge and practice about proper SSB intake as part of healthy eating lifestyles.

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.