Quality Of Life In Students Research Articles

Impact of the Quality of Life Supports Model on the inclusion of students with disabilities in higher education: A scoping review

BackgroundThe Quality of Life Supports Model (QOLSM) is a well-suited framework for enhancing the inclusion of students with disabilities in higher education. No research aimed at assessing its impact has been identified. AimsThis review aims to map the scientific literature to assess the current impact of QOLSM on higher education. Methods and proceduresA Scoping Review of educational practices, policies, and cultures aimed at enhancing the quality of life for students with disabilities was conducted. Databases from EBSCOHost, ProQuest, and Scielo were employed to identify studies written in English or Spanish from 1978 to 2023. Four independent reviewers screened results for inclusion. Outcomes and resultsOut of 5361 records, 21 met the inclusion criteria. Students with developmental disabilities are the primary recipients of Quality-of-life support strategies. The reported educational practices were poorly aligned with the disability rights framework, the social-ecological model of disability, and the multidimensional Quality-of-Life construct. Specialized supports and mainstream settings were more common than generic supports and segregated settings. Conclusions and implicationsThis review highlights the currently limited impact of the QOLSM in fostering the inclusion of students with disabilities in higher education. Conducting a systematic review or meta-analysis is not recommended at this stage.

B - 12 Differences in Quality of Life in Students with Functional Neurological Disorders by School Setting

Abstract Objective Attending school in person for students with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) has been recommended for improved functioning and reduced symptoms. There is little to no research measuring the impact of school setting on quality of life. This study investigates whether school setting impacts parent-perceived quality of life (QoL) in children with FND. Method The study included 142 patients (ages 7–19 years old) diagnosed with FND that were seen in an outpatient clinic at Children’s Medical Center, Dallas. Patients were classified as either participating in homeschool, regular in-person schooling, or in-person schooling with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Section 504 accommodations. This did not include children being homeschooled solely due to COVID-19 school closures. A parent or guardian completed the PedsQL questionnaire. A single factor ANVOA was utilized to identify significant differences between groups. Post hoc comparisons using the Tukey HSD test were then conducted. Results Results revealed overall significant differences between groups (p0.1). Conclusions Results of this study support the recommendation of attending school in person, with or without formal support. Participation in typical daily routines may improve overall impact of pediatric FND.

The Effects of Goal-Setting Intervention with Mobile Apps on Behavioral Regulation and Life Quality

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile-based goal-setting intervention among university students compared to the control group. The main hypothesis of the study was that the intervention would affect the behavioral regulation and life quality of students. The participants of this study were first-year economics students from a Chinese university. The research method was a questionnaire. At the start, the life quality and behavioral regulation of students did not significantly differ. In the post-test, intergroup differences in behavioral regulation were generally significant, but the size of the effects was small. In terms of life quality, the post-test revealed significant intergroup differences with strong effect sizes. Changes in Intrinsic regulation predicted change in Social Relationships, and changes in lntrojected regulation and Identified regulation predicted change in Psychological Health. This study postulates the need to develop behavioral skills to systematically engage in physical activity.

The quality of life for students pursuing humanities disciplines and individuals living with HIV during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Russia

IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on people’s lives, affecting various aspects of society and potentially altering the quality of life of certain groups. The World Health Organisation defines quality of life as an individual’s physical, psychological, emotional, and social health as perceived by themselves in relation to society. It appears that the pandemic disproportionately affected the most susceptible societal segments, comprising university students who encountered significant stress due to the shift to remote learning, and individuals living with HIV who faced difficulties in accessing medical assistance.ObjectivesThe study aimed to investigate the quality of life of students studying the humanities disciplines and HIV patients during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Russia.MethodsData collection was conducted from January to July 2021, using a Google form developed by the researchers. The study included 35 students from Russian universities studying humanities specialities and 59 HIV-positive patients. To check the quality of life, we used the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire, adapted for use in Russia.ResultsWe found that on the domains “physical and psychological well-being” (M = 20.26±3.89 - students, M = 21.43±3.62 - patients, p = 0.144) and “self-image” (M = 19.11±3.53 vs M = 19.52±2.92, p = 0.553) respondents from the two groups did not differ from each other. The domain “microsocial support” was more pronounced in students than patients (M = 10.71±2.48 vs M = 9.17±2.96, p = 0.011). A similar situation was observed in “social well-being” (M = 27.23±4.33 vs M = 24.97±5.24, p = 0.034).ConclusionsDuring the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Russia, individuals living with HIV experienced a lower quality of life compared to students in humanities disciplines. Individuals living with HIV reported lower satisfaction with their relationships within their immediate environment, including family and friends, as well as their overall social well-being, encompassing factors like safety, material wealth, access to medical care, and transportation. In these pandemic conditions, it became evident that individuals with HIV required more extensive social support measures than students.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared

Internal Image of Czech Tertiary Business Schools and Its Influence on The Interest of New Applicants for Study

Attracting prospective students could be difficult and expensive. Candidates, when choosing a future school for their studies, consider a great number of factors. Information from official university websites don´t suffice to persuade. Among others, the word of mouth plays a significant role. The aim of this paper is to present findings about important factors influencing the overall satisfaction of current students with university life as well as their willingness to share positive references. The study took place in the Czech Republic with students attending business schools at universities. Primary data was collected via online questionnaire with students of bachelor’s master’s, and doctor degrees (n = 274) and in-depth interviews (n = 10). Data was processed with regression analysis and Spearman’s correlation coefficient. The main findings suggest that there is a close positive correlation between students’ satisfaction and the willingness to recommend the university. The quality of student life and the reputation of the school were identified as the most important factors influencing this satisfaction and willingness to recommend.

Service Animals: What You Need to Know

Service animals can play an integral role in the lives and education of students with disabilities. In addition to assisting with physical tasks, service animals can improve confidence, independence and quality of life for students, as well as help them to meet their educational goals. Teachers, coaches and administrators should have the knowledge and skills necessary to support and collaborate with students as they engage with their service animals in and outside of school. The purpose of this article is to educate school personnel about service animals and to help facilitate the successful integration of service animals into schools. Specifically, the article defines service animals and outlines the rights of students with disabilities and their service animals. It also provides recommendations for teachers and coaches to help promote inclusion in physical education and athletics.

The Effectiveness of Life Meaning Workshops on Resilience, Negative Affect, and Perceived Social Support in Students

Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the impact of life meaning workshops on resilience, negative affect, and perceived social support among students. Methods and Materials: This study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial. Thirty students were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n=15) and a control group (n=15). The experimental group participated in eight sessions of life meaning workshops, while the control group only completed the assessments. The tools used included the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS), and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). Data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA and Bonferroni post-hoc tests. Findings: The results showed that the experimental group had a significant increase in resilience (pre-test: M = 32.45, SD = 5.23; post-test: M = 40.67, SD = 4.89; p < 0.001), a significant decrease in negative affect (pre-test: M = 25.78, SD = 4.56; post-test: M = 18.34, SD = 3.87; p < 0.001), and a significant increase in perceived social support (pre-test: M = 52.12, SD = 7.56; post-test: M = 62.45, SD = 6.78; p < 0.001). Conclusion: The results indicate that life meaning workshops can significantly increase resilience, decrease negative affect, and enhance perceived social support among students. These findings suggest that life meaning workshops can be an effective intervention for improving mental health and quality of life in students.

Quality of life in students living in dormitories in Jahrom University of Medical Sciences

Quality of life in students living in dormitories in Jahrom University of Medical Sciences

Prototype of Health Education to Improve the Quality of Life of Students with Scoliosis

Background: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a malalignment vertebra that occurs in adolescence and develops at 11 – 18 years old. This condition could worsen due to poor posture habits and heavy load on one side during daily activities. This study aims to examine whether the prototype health education impacted the quality of life of students with scoliosis.
 Methods: This research used quasi-experimental with pre-test and post-test design. This study's population was all Public Junior High School students in 289 Jakarta. Moreover, a purposive sampling technique was used. Fifteen students participated and completed all the interventions. The participant conducted a posture assessment using a postural grid, and then the degree of the spine curve was measured using a scoliometer, and the pain was measured by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). For evaluation, it will focus on knowledge about scoliosis, posture, pain level, and quality of life.
 Results: The Wilcoxon test shows significant differences between before and after the intervention on the knowledge (p<0.001; z = -3.535), degree of scoliosis (p<0.5; z = -2.264), pain level (p<0.5; z = -2.232 ), and quality of life scores (p<0.01; z = -2.848). A pre-test and post-test correlation test was carried out using the Spearman test. There was a correlation between pain and the student's quality of life (r=0.551).
 Conclusion: The prototype in this study could improve knowledge significantly but did not significantly improve students' quality of life. However, it showed that reducing pain could improve the quality of life for students with scoliosis.

Health-related quality of life and self-care practices in nursing students

Introduction: health-related quality of life is a broad, multidimensional, and subjective concept that represents the subject's perception of both positive and negative aspects of their physical, psychological, emotional, and social health. Objective: to analyze health-related quality of life and its relationship with self-care habits in nursing students of a private university in Argentina during the second quarter of 2023. Methods: descriptive, cross-sectional, quantitative study. We surveyed 109 nursing students using the SF-36 health questionnaire. Results: a low prevalence of habits such as smoking (3,67 %), sedentary lifestyle (39,45 %) and low attendance to regular medical consultations (41,28 %) was found. The best rated quality of life scale was Physical Function and the worst rated was Vitality. The summary physical component presented a higher mean than the mental component. Quality of life was associated with gender, marital status, having children, year of study, body mass index and hours of sleep per day. Conclusions: health-related quality of life was assessed as good, except for the vitality dimension. The students' lifestyle was mostly positive and related to physical and mental health. It is necessary to implement actions that promote self-care and the maintenance of quality of life in students.

The Quality of Life Conditions in Public Middle School Students during the Learning Transition Covid-19

Purpose: The realm of a person's level of satisfaction in terms of various aspects such as physical, psychological, social, activity, material and structural needs is seen as a benchmark for the level of a good quality of life. The purpose is Conditions of the Quality of Life of Public Middle School Students during the Learning Transition Covid-19. In order to achieve learning objectives, a teacher is required to know the current condition of students because good learning should be centered on the conditions and needs of the students themselves in order to improve the student learning process during the learning transition due to the sloping cases of COVID-19 in Indonesia. Materials and Methods: This research is a quantitative descriptive research with a survey method approach. Descriptive research is an exposure to the state of the field at the time the research takes place, by not looking for and explaining relationships, not testing hypotheses or not making predictions about research results. Basically, quantitative descriptive research focuses on observation and real conditions during research. In quantitative descriptive research, a researcher is only an observer, a category maker of behavior, a recorder of symptoms in observation notes. The method used is a survey method regarding the completeness of data through research when samples are collected using questionnaires or questionnaires as data collection instruments. Results: The quality of life of Surakarta City Public Middle School students, seen from the results above during the transitional learning period, has an interpretation of an average value of 97.58 + 9.876. If the interpretation value of the Kidscreen_27 score is higher, it can be assumed that the lower the quality of life of Surakarta City Public Middle School Students. As for the domain that has the highest average, namely the Autonomy and Parental domains of 26.35 + 4.57, while the lowest domain is the Environment domain with an average of 15.42 + 2.42. Conclusions: The condition of the quality of life of Surakarta City Public Middle School students produces a high average score of 97.58+9.876 indicating that the quality of life of Surakarta City Public Middle School students has low quality because the higher the quality of life value, the lower the quality of life, when viewed from for each domain of quality of life, the highest score is in the Autonomy and Parents domain with a value of 26.35 + 4.55 which means low quality of life for students due to special problems of lack of ability in self-management and relationships with parents or guardians of students. With the finding of the second highest score in the Psychological domain, namely 22.85 + 2.35, which has a direct impact on emotional symptoms and stress symptoms that occur in Surakarta City Public Middle School students.

PREDICTORS OF LIFE QUALITY IN UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES: THE ROLE OF CAMPUS ATTACHMENT AND UNIVERSITY IDENTIFICATION

Many studies have shown that the positive emotional bond between people and places influences the well-being and life quality of individuals. Although this has been demonstrated by studies conducted in places of different scales, including neighborhoods and cities, evidence is needed to reveal how the university campus influences the quality of life of its students. So, the main aim of the current study is to figure out the role of university identification in the relationship between university campus attachment and life quality. A total of 296 university students (226 female, 68 male, 1 non-binary, 1 not stated) completed Group Identification Scale, University Place Attachment Scale and WHOQOOL-BREF-TR. A path analysis by using jamovi was carried out to test the effects of exogenous demographic variables on the endogenous variables. Findings demonstrated that sense of security in the campus and the satisfaction with the physical and social facilities of the campus positively predict campus attachment. In addition, our results suggested that university campus attachment has a positive indirect effect on the quality of life through the identification with the university. Our results implied that university authorities should take into consideration the effect of campus atmosphere on life quality of students.

Design and validation of an instrument to assess the quality of life of university students in the state of Sonora

The design and validation of an instrument to assess the quality of life of university students in the state of Sonora is shown. Made up of 32 items, on a Likert scale, divided into three dimensions: Quality of student life, university identity and academic performance, which was validated with a sample of 531 randomly selected subjects. With a non-probabilistic sample, since the information is collected at the convenience of the study based on previously established selection parameters, of a quantitative type, with a non-experimental design and descriptive scope. Validity was carried out through three types of: content, criteria and construct. Where the first refers to the development of the instrument capable of measuring the quality of university life, to develop a focus group of specialist teachers in the area of research, experts in the subject to assign and request their validation with respect to the clarity of content, making reference to the accuracy of each item. For construct validity, an exploratory factor analysis type evaluation was used, with simple Varimax rotation, with the KMO Test. The general Cronbach's α value was 0.957, validating the internal consistency of the instrument.

Developing a Scale to Measure Student Quality of Life in an Online Learning Set Up in the Pandemic Context


 
 
 
 The COVID-19 pandemic brought many challenges to the student's quality of life. The University of Mindanao should develop an intervention program anchored to the new dimensions of students' quality of life. This study aims to create a scale on students' quality of life. Using a mixed-method research design, the researchers interviewed 13 students about students quality of life. The output of the interview, as well as the readings of related literature, became the basis of the Item Pool Statements (IPS). The IPS was evaluated by ten experts using Lawshe's method of Content Validation. The researchers collected 595 observations for Exploratory Factor Analysis and 3978 observations for Confirmatory Factor Analysis. The exploratory factor analysis extracted five factors: life vitality, emotional well-being, academic struggles, learning environment, financial well-being, and learning modality. A confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to confirm further the measures of students' quality of life in the pandemic context. It was found that there is a significant relationship with the construct (factors). There is a high internal consistency and convergent validity of each construct. In addition, the ?2/df= 2.087, CFI=.962, TLI = 0.970, and RMSEA= .048 (p close = 0.650) are fitted to the level of acceptance; thus the model is fit.
 
 
 

Reviewing ADANCO 2.3.1 for a Modern Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Model to be Used in Online Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The current study employed a composite model to examine the factors affecting student satisfaction with online education (OE) and the relationship between it and student life quality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the research reviewed the ADANCO 2.3.1 software for composite analysis. A sample of 257 management science students from anonymous Rajabhat University was used for this study. The findings indicate that only the factors of output and setup had a significant relationship with student satisfaction concerning OE. The relationship between student satisfaction with OE and the quality of student life was found to be significant. The ADANCO was extremely useful for doing confirmatory composite analysis (CCA) in modern partial least squares structural equation models (PLS-SEM). It was also a helpful tool for transforming latent and observable variables into emergent ones for CCA research. This study successfully resolved the standard bias method resulting in a better outcome.

Coping with identity threat and health literacy on the quality of life and mental health in students: Structural equation modeling.

Adolescents face many challenges when entering university. The aim of this study was determined predictor role of coping with identity threat and health literacy on the quality of life and mental health of students. This is a descriptive-analytical study of the structural equation study. Random sampling was performed on 300 students of Alborz University of medical science who were eligible to enter the study. The link of the questionnaires was provided to the students through social networks. The questionnaires were used to study identity threat, mental health, health literacy, and quality of life. The results of structural equations showed that health literacy has a negative and significant effect (β= -0.22) and identity threat strategy has a negative and significant effect on students' mental health disorder (β= -0.53). Mental health disorders have a negative and significant effect on the quality of life in students (β= -0.49), and health literacy has a positive and significant effect on the quality of life (β= 0.35). Based on Sobel criterion, mental health disorder was a partial mediator for the indirect effect of coping threat strategy on quality of life. Considering the effect of mental health and health literacy on the quality of life and the effectiveness of coping strategies, it is recommended to evaluate the mental health and health literacy of students in universities and provide educational programs for identity coping in the early years after entering the university.

Emotional intelligence: Behavioral emotion regulation and health-related quality of life in students with hearing loss

Emotional intelligence: Behavioral emotion regulation and health-related quality of life in students with hearing loss

Evaluation of indicators of physical development and quality of life of students of M. K. Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University

The aim was to evaluate the indicators of physical development and quality of life in students of M.K. Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University (NEFU).Material and methods. The study involved 755 students of NEFU. at the age of 17–20, Mongoloid and Europeoid races, among which there were 273 (36.16%) girls and 482 (63.84%) boys. The studies were conducted on the basis of voluntary informed written consent. The survey included the determination of anthropometric parameters, assessment of the quality of life and questionnaires. Identification of the main characteristics of students' health was carried out through a medical examination.Results. An analysis of morphological indicators revealed differences in the physical development of students of the Mongoloid and Europeoid races of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). In the analyzed groups, there were significant differences in body length depending on race. The highest indicators of body length are determined in persons of the Europeoid race, the smallest values - in students of the Mongoloid race. The study of quality of life indicators found a decrease in the psychological component of health among the respondents, due to the lack of readiness of the components of the professional and personal perspective and the inability to carry out psychological regulation of their behavior, which serves as an obstacle to their adaptation to independent living. At the same time, the indicators of the physical component of the health of the examined students remain, in most cases, within the normal range.Conclusion. Analysis of the results of the study of the physical development of NEFU students indicates that representatives of the Mongoloid race living in the territory of Yakutia are characterized by growth below average, low density, and a small body surface area compared to representatives of the Europeoid race. The level of physical development in most of the examined persons is assessed as average, and in 37.2% of students the functional state of the circulatory system is characterized by tension in the mechanisms of adaptation, which may be due to the adaptation of the body to new living conditions.

Relationship between Malocclusion, Bullying, and Quality of Life in Students from Low Social Development Area: A Cross-Sectional Study

Relationship between Malocclusion, Bullying, and Quality of Life in Students from Low Social Development Area: A Cross-Sectional Study

Chest mobility and health-related quality of life in students during the COVID-19 pandemic

Chest mobility and health-related quality of life in students during the COVID-19 pandemic