Male College Students Research Articles

Detrimental effects of instructors’ fixed mindsets on students’ anticipated motivation and emotions in secondary and higher education

Experimental evidence of effects of instructors’ growth or fixed mindsets has so far been provided only by studies on U.S. university students. Research outside the US and on primary and secondary school students has relied on correlational data. In two preregistered vignette experiments with secondary school and university students in Germany (N = 214 in total), we therefore tested for effects of fictitious instructors’ growth and fixed mindsets. Both studies revealed detrimental effects of fictitious instructors’ fixed mindsets. In Study 1, the fixed mindset teacher elicited lower anticipated positive emotions, stronger anticipated negative emotions, stronger anticipated performance-avoidance goals, and less anticipated help-seeking in fifth-to-seventh graders compared with the growth mindset teacher. In Study 2, the fixed mindset professor elicited lower anticipated positive emotions, stronger anticipated negative emotions, higher anticipated stress, less anticipated help-seeking, lower anticipated success expectancies, and less anticipated motivation in university students than the growth mindset professor did. Moreover, larger effects were found for female than male university students. These findings provide a more fine-grained perspective on the risks of being taught by a fixed mindset teacher or professor and support the idea that growth mindset instructors are an important part of a learning environment that helps every student flourish.

Mispronunciation of English Fricative Consonant Sounds by East Nusa Tenggara Students

This study aims to examine the incorrect pronunciation of specific English fricative consonants (/v/, /θ/, /ð/, /ʃ/, /ʒ/) by Indonesian students, particularly those from East Nusa Tenggara who are studying English as a foreign language. Five male university students from East Nusa Tenggara province, who were brothers of the Society of the Divine Word and had attended an English course, were selected to study pronunciation of fricative consonants. The researchers conducted ten-word list, recorded the data, and analyzed the mistakes using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). A native speaker assessed using a scoring rubric from 1-5. The pronunciation was correct if the scores were 4 and 5, while scores 1-3 were incorrect. The findings were then presented in the research. Results indicated typical substitutions of v/ with /f/, /θ/ with /t/, /ð/ with /d/, /ʃ/ with /s/, and /ʒ/ with /s. The study reveals that students in East Nusa Tenggara enhance their pronunciation and confidence by employing contextualized materials, foreign speakers, pronunciation software, audiovisual techniques, and community-based English activities.

Effect of Eight-Week Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation Combined with Lat Pull-Down Resistance Training on Improving Pull-Up Performance for Male College Students.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects and potential mechanisms of 8-week transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS) combined with resistance training (RT) on pull-up performance in male college students. Twenty-five male college students were randomly assigned to either RT combined with anodal tDCS stimulation (RT + tDCS) or RT alone (RT). Participants of both groups engaged in lat pull-down training programs for 8 weeks, with the RT + tDCS group receiving 20 min tDCS before each RT session. Pre- and post-intervention tests included pull-up endurance (number of repetitions), flexed arm circumference (FAC), and lat pull-down maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) peak force. During the pull-up endurance test, surface electromyography (sEMG) was recorded for the bicep brachii (BB), tricep brachii (TB), brachioradialis (BR), anterior deltoid (AD), middle deltoid (MD), posterior deltoid (PD), pectoralis major (PM), and latissimus dorsi (LD) muscles. Both groups demonstrated significant improvements in pull-up endurance and lat pull-down MVIC peak force after training, but no significant difference between the two groups was observed in the post-training test. Additionally, muscle activation of BR, PD, and PM decreased significantly in both groups, while the RT + tDCS group also demonstrated a significant reduction in TB coactivation after training. These findings suggest that eight weeks of tDCS combined with lat pull-down training and lat pull-down training alone can both significantly improve pull-up performance, which may be attributed to enhanced muscle contraction capacity. Although no significant training gains were found between the two training groups, the RT + tDCS group showed a significant decrease in TB coactivation and the enhancement of elbow flexion muscle contraction efficiency after training.

Tired of being tired: Black college students' experiences of racial battle fatigue from highly publicized anti-Black violence.

The highly publicized murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Ahmaud Arbery in 2020 sparked public outrage and widespread discussion around anti-Black violence. While some studies have examined the effects of anti-Black violence exposure on mental health outcomes, there is a paucity of research that explores how these racially charged events contribute to cumulative stress and "weathering" for Black people, particularly. Informed by racial battle fatigue theory, this in-depth qualitative study explored the lived experiences of 30 Black male and female undergraduate college students (aged 18-28) exposed to highly publicized acts of anti-Black violence. Thematic analysis revealed four predominant themes: (a) witnessing an endless cycle of anti-Black violence, (b) experiencing cumulative and prolonged psychosocial effects, (c) grieving while Black, and (d) navigating the tension between activism and burnout. Findings expose the cyclical and inescapable nature of anti-Black violence, including the toll of these events on the lives of Black college students. Research, practice, and policy implications underscore the need for culturally relevant interventions to support resilience among Black people in the aftermath of anti-Black violence. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).

Angiotensin-converting gene and hypoxic exercise tolerance: a randomized crossover trial.

Hypoxic training enhances endurance sports tolerance. However, individual responses vary due to physiological differences. This study investigated the relationship between genetic factors and exercise tolerance in hypoxic conditions. This randomized crossover study included 22 male university students (age 20.8±1.3 years, peak oxygen uptake 54.5±6.5 mL/min/kg). Incremental load tests were conducted to assess the symptomatic limit on separate days under normoxic and hypoxic conditions (oxygen concentration 15.4±0.8%) using an ergometer. The initial test environment was randomized. The peak oxygen uptake and blood lactate were monitored every minute, and Δ peak oxygen uptake (peak oxygen uptake under hypoxia - peak oxygen uptake under normoxia) was calculated. Sixteen genotypes linked to exercise tolerance (such as angiotensin-converting enzyme [ACE]) were examined. Peak oxygen uptake significantly decreased under hypoxia (p<0.01). Δ peak oxygen uptake varied among individuals (minimum: 0.7 and maximum: - 18.9). Among analyzed genetic polymorphisms, ACE-II genotypes showed significantly greater Δ peak oxygen uptake than ACE-ID/ACE-DD genotypes (p=0.02). ACE-II genotypes exhibited lower blood lactate elevation at peak exercise in normoxic (p=0.01) and hypoxic (p=0.03) conditions. Participants with the ACE-II genotype had lower lactate concentrations and greater reductions in peak oxygen uptake under hypoxic conditions. Optimizing hypoxic training requires individualized programs incorporating genetic analysis.

The Effects of Resistance are Superior to Aerobic Exercise in Improving Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder in Male College Students

The Effects of Resistance are Superior to Aerobic Exercise in Improving Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder in Male College Students

Educational Program about Electronic Hookah Smoking for Male University Students Based on Pender's Health Promotion Model

Educational Program about Electronic Hookah Smoking for Male University Students Based on Pender's Health Promotion Model

대학생의 보건의식과 보건교육 요구에 대한 연구

Objectives This study is to investigate the health awareness and basic health-related knowledge possessed by university students, in order to seek ways to establish a healthy health awareness and culture in our society. It also aims to identify the content of health education that university students demand, which can be utilized to develop a health education program that can be offered as a liberal arts course. Methods To achieve this, a survey was conducted targeting 416 male and female college students at D university in Gyeonggi province, reflecting characteristics such as gender, major, and year of study, from april 2nd to april 18th, 2024. Interviews related to the content were conducted from april 30, 2024, to may 10, 2024. The survey results were statistically processed using the SPSS program 18.0, and the interview data were processed according to the STEP-BY-STEP analysis procedure. Results It was found that university students interpret the meaning of health to include not only physical health but also mental and social health. Regarding self-perception of obesity, 35.8% of the students perceived themselves as obese. In terms of health management and attitudes, it was analyzed that the most commonly practiced method to maintain one's health is a regular lifestyle, and the fundamental causes of diseases were analyzed to be inadequate nutrition and high stress. Regarding the need for health education in universities, 55.8% of the students reported that it is necessary. As for the preferred instructors for health education, students favored full-time professors specializing in the field of health. The preferred method of health education was found to be using various media, such as video materials. Conclusions Regarding university students' health awareness, the meaning of health was extended to include social and mental well-being. Negative perceptions of health were mostly attributed to excessive stress. The most commonly used method for maintaining health was living a regular lifestyle. More than half of the students recognized the need for health education in universities. As for the preferred instructors for health education, students favored full-time professors specializing in health. The preferred method of health education was the utilization of various media, such as video materials. The most preferred frequency and duration of health education classes were once per quarter, with each class lasting around one hour. The preferred contents of health education included mental health, sex education, and disease prevention and treatment.

Comparison of body composition, cardiovascular function, blood glucose and spO2 between general and physical education male college students

Comparison of body composition, cardiovascular function, blood glucose and spO2 between general and physical education male college students

The Effects of the Feldenkrais Program on Walking Balance, Foot Area and Maximum Foot Pressure in Male University Students Walking

The Effects of the Feldenkrais Program on Walking Balance, Foot Area and Maximum Foot Pressure in Male University Students Walking

Experienced Versus Perpetrated Intimate Partner Violence and Psychological Maladjustment: The Role of Adaptive and Avoidant Coping.

The present questionnaire study explores the relationship between intimate partner violence (IPV), coping strategies, and psychological maladjustment for both female and male college students, as well as considering the effects of perpetrated IPV. College students are at risk for experiencing and perpetrating IPV, and coping skills may act as important risk and protective factors. In total, 333 (247 women, 86 men) undergraduate college students completed an online survey for research participation credit. Perpetrated intimate partner verbal aggression and experienced and perpetrated relationship violence were significantly correlated with somatization and depression, while for women, perpetrated verbal aggression was significantly correlated with somatization, depression, anxiety, and eating disorder symptoms. Experienced verbal aggression was significantly correlated with depression for women, while perpetrated verbal aggression was significantly correlated with anxiety for men. Path analyses with bootstrapped mediation tests found that, for men, the relationships between experienced violence and somatization and depression were significantly mediated by avoidant coping, while for women, the relationships between perpetrated verbal aggression and somatization, depression, anxiety, and eating disorder symptoms were significantly mediated by avoidant coping. Findings suggest that, particularly for women, the use of avoidant coping behaviors may exacerbate cycles of victimization by and perpetration of IPV that, in turn, lead to greater psychological distress. The present findings suggest that interventions to reduce IPV should put greater emphasis on the teaching of adaptive coping skills in couple relationships to help reduce the impulse to perpetrate violence, on top of coping skills to deal with experienced violence.

Relationship between Humor Style and Psychological Well-Being of Bangladeshi University Students

Humor style plays an important role in maintaining psychological well-being. However, no research has yet addressed these concerns. Thus, this study aimed to determine the humor styles and psychological well-being of Bangladeshi university students and the relationship between humor style and their psychological well-being. A sample of 502 university students (346 males and 156 females) was conveniently selected for data collection. The average age of the students was 22.77±1.95 years. The Banglaversion of the Humor Styles Questionnaire and Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale were utilized to gather relevant data. The results revealed that positive humor styles, specifically Affiliative (36.75±8.71) and Self-Enhancing (36.39±8.74), were dominant among Bangladeshi university students than negative humor styles. Male students exhibited a higher tendency towards negative humor styles, such as aggressive humor (25.55±7.13) and self-defeating humor (28.05±8.49), compared to their female counterparts. Additionally, urban students demonstrated a higher inclination towards affiliative humor styles (37.51±8.87) in comparison to rural students. Furthermore, it was found that Bangladeshi male university students had higher levels of psychological well-being compared to female students. A total of 15.9% reported poor psychological well-being. Psychological well-being is positively related to self-enhancing and affiliative humor but negatively related to aggressive humor. In conclusion, student’s dominant humor style is positive humor style and the majority of students have moderate psychological well-being; however, a significant number of students, particularly females, have poor psychological well-being. Understanding the findings can help to design interventions that promote mental health among Bangladeshi university students. Bangladesh Journal of Psychology Vol. 24, December 2024, pp. 33-48

Gender differences in effects of learning self-efficacy on learning burnout among higher vocational college students in China.

In Chinese higher vocational colleges, students often underperform academically and experience burnout from studying. Developing learning self-efficacy may directly and indirectly address these challenges, and differences in learning self-efficacy between male and female students may have varying effects on their burnout. We examined the mediating relationships between learning self-efficacy, learned helplessness and learning burnout among Chinese higher vocational college students, as well as the gender-related differences in these relationships. An online survey collected 1045 valid responses. The sample comprised 513 male students and 532 female students, with an age range of 18-21 years. A measurement model and multiple structural models for learning self-efficacy, learned helplessness and learning burnout were established through structural equation modelling to evaluate measurement validity and identify the mediating effects among these variables. The findings revealed that learned helplessness partially mediated the relationship between learning self-efficacy and learning burnout among higher vocational college students. Learning self-efficacy directly influenced learning burnout in male higher vocational college students, whereas learned helplessness partially mediated the relationship between learning self-efficacy and learning burnout in female higher vocational college students. The findings indicate that fostering learning self-efficacy can help mitigate the impact of learned helplessness on learning burnout in female students. However, this protective effect was not observed in male students. Teachers in Chinese higher vocational colleges should implement targeted strategies, such as promoting attainable goal-setting techniques, to prevent learned helplessness from contributing to learning burnout in male students.

THE EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF UNIFORMS ON COLLEGE STUDENTS: EVIDENCE FROM SAUDI ARABIA

Purpose: The study's purpose is to assess how wearing uniforms affects college students psychologically and socially, with an emphasis on comfort, productivity, self-worth, and social relationships. It specifically looks at Saudi male college students' inclination for traditional clothing over uniforms and considers the policy and practice consequences. Methodology: Purposive sampling was used to gather survey data from 249 Saudi male college students as part of the study's quantitative methodology. Respondents answered questions about uniform comfort, price, usefulness, and social integration. Three hypotheses about uniforms' psychological, social, and academic implications were tested through data analysis using SPSS. Findings: The results show that uniforms significantly negatively impact students' academic achievement (H3), social perception (H2), and emotional wellness (H1). Uniforms were seen as constrictive and unpleasant, which negatively affected self-esteem and output. Where traditional clothing were favored because of their utility and cultural value. The findings highlight the necessity of ergonomic and culturally aware uniform designs to balance student welfare and institutional goals. Practical &amp; SocialImplications: The study gives educational leaders practical advice on updating uniform regulations while including cultural considerations and adaptability to students' preferences. Future studies should investigate the long-term psychological effects of uniforms across genders and cultures, building on various samples. Value and Originality: This study fills a knowledge gap by investigating the cultural and psychological impacts of uniforms on Saudi Arabian college students. It advances knowledge of how uniforms affect students' social and academic experiences and aids in creating culturally inclusive policies.

Analysing the Mediating Role of Self-Control and Mental Resilience on the Relationship Between Internet Addiction and Academic Procrastination

The current study focuses on investigating the role of self-control and mental resilience of Chinese college students in mediating their internet addiction and procrastination on academic tasks. A cross-sectional quantitative research design has been adopted in the study with a sample of 480 first year college students from China. Standardized tools were used to assess internet addiction, academic procrastination, and mental resilience; self-control was assessed through a self-constructed scale. Quantitative data obtained on the four scales was analyzed through SPSS using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings of the study reveal that male college students in China are more addicted to the internet and also procrastinate more compared to their female counterparts. In addition, the findings further suggest that there exists a positive relationship between internet addiction and academic procrastination, as internet addiction is the reason for procrastination among Chinese first year college students. These findings suggest that male college students in China are more negatively affected by internet use and addiction and need intervention, particularly focusing on improving their self-control and mental resilience. To improve the depth and applicability of findings, the study has emphasized the adoption of random sampling, a larger and diverse sample, and a mixed methods design.

Eight-week lat pull-down resistance training with joint instability leads to superior pull-up endurance performance and reduced antagonist coactivation in recreationally active male college students.

This study aimed to investigate the effects of an 8-week lat pull-down resistance training program with joint instability on pull-up performance in male college students. Thirty-four healthy recreationally active male college students were randomly assigned to either the joint instability resistance training (IRT) or traditional resistance training (TRT) group. Participants of the TRT and IRT groups performed lat pull-down training on stable and joint instability conditions for 8weeks, respectively. Pull-up endurance (number of repetitions), anthropometry, lat pull-down maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) peak force, and movement stability of performing unstable lat pull-down were tested before and after the 8-week training. Surface electromyography of biceps brachii (BB), triceps brachii (TB), brachioradialis (BR), anterior deltoid (AD), middle deltoid (MD), posterior deltoid (PD), pectoralis major (PM), and latissimus dorsi (LD) muscles were recorded during the pull-up endurance test. The level of significance is set at p≤0.05. The results demonstrated that the pull-up endurance and lat pull-down MVIC peak force of both IRT and TRT groups were significantly enhanced after 8-week training compared to the pre-training test. Notably, the number of pull-up repetitions of the IRT group was 45.5% higher than the TRT group. These findings suggest that lat pull-down training performed with joint instability may lead to greater improvements in pull-up endurance compared to the stable condition, possibly attributed to enhanced muscle contraction efficiency as indicated by decreased antagonist coactivation activity.

When Does English Become “My” Language?

Although much of the world’s English-speaking population is made up of so-called non-native speakers, many learners of English as a foreign language (EFL), particularly those from Japan, nevertheless consider their variety of English in a negative light and believe that English does not belong to them. However, little academic discussion has occurred regarding the process through which such learners develop their perceptions about English. This study qualitatively investigated how individual learners transform their attitudes concerning English language ownership over time and across contexts. One Japanese male university student and one Japanese female junior college student participated in a semi-structured interview, and data were analysed through the lens of language ownership. The findings revealed that learning English in an Inner Circle context did not necessarily provide EFL learners with a greater sense of ownership of English, nor did living in an Expanding Circle context necessarily restrict it. This study highlights the importance of accepting different varieties of English as legitimate and encouraging learners to embrace their own language variety in order to increase their confidence in using English. Overall, this study contributes to a better understanding of the complex relationship between language ownership and language learning in EFL contexts.

중국 대학생의 셀프리더십과 학습몰입의 관계에서 긍정적 심리자본의 매개효과

Objectives This study was to determine whether positive psychological capital plays a mediating role when self-leadership perceived by Chinese university students influences learning engagement. Methods The research object is four-year male and female university students in China, and 382 students from Yanbian University in northeast China, Shandong University in north China and Sichuan University in southwest China are analyzed. The survey was conducted by using the mobile phone questionnaire survey App, and the survey time was from August 26 to November 15, 2022. The structural equation model is analyzed and the media effect is verified by bootstrap method. Results First, self-leadership had a direct positive effect on positive psychological capital. Second, positive psychological capital had a direct positive effect on learning engagement. Third, between selfleadership and learning engagement, positive psychological capital plays a complete media effect. Conclusions In the relationship between self-leadership, positive psychological capital, and learning engagement, positive psychological capital plays a complete mediating role in the relationship between self-leadership and learning engagement.

Misperceptions of Sexual Intent in Women: Exploring Possible Correlates and Their Relationships with Sexual Coercion Compared to Men

ABSTRACT Little research has examined women’s misperception of sexual intent (MSI) from men, despite research showing this does occur. We used a hypothetical scenario design to explore potential sexual coercion correlates (e.g. rape myth acceptance, self-control) that may also relate to MSI among both male and female college students (N = 1013), and whether these factors differ among samples of college men and women. Results indicate MSI occurred among both male and female students, but different sets of significant correlates of misperception were found. We discuss implications for future research on the role of misperception as a correlate of sexual coercion.

A higher global diet quality score is associated with lower risk of obesity among male university students in Lebanon: a pilot study.

This pilot study aims to assess the diet quality amongst Lebanese male university students using the Global Diet Quality Score (GDQS), identify its association with obesity, and determine the key drivers of consumption of foods associated with higher NCDs risk. A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a convenience sampling approach, comprising 385 male students aged between 18 and 24 years at the American University of Beirut. Dietary data was collected using 24-h recall, where participants detailed all foods and beverages consumed in the past 24 h, including portion sizes. Sociodemographic, anthropometric, lifestyle factors and drivers of food consumption data were also collected. GDQS scores were categorized as high (≥23), moderate (15-23), or low (< 15) indicating low, moderate and high NCD risk, respectively. A multiple logistic regression was applied to assess association of GDQS with sociodemographic and anthropometric variables. The results showed that the majority of male university students had low (47%) or moderate (47%) GDQS scores, with only a small proportion (4%) showing high scores. Foods contributing to low GDQS scores were determined, with taste emerging as the primary factor influencing food group consumption. Additionally, individuals in health-related majors and higher academic year of study had higher GDQS scores, and those with higher GDQS scores had a lower risk of obesity. The study findings suggest that a high proportion of the study sample are at a higher risk of NCDs given their dietary quality, demonstrated an association between low GDQS scores and obesity risk, and identified education as a predictor of diet quality. This study calls for larger studies assessing dietary habits and quality amongst Lebanese university students to provide context-specific evidence for the development of targeted interventions aimed at the promotion of healthier eating habits in this population group and curbing the NCDs epidemic in the country.