Male Secondary School Students Research Articles

Association between obesity and mental disorders among male secondary school students in Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Predictor based Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Obesity-related morbidity continues to increase in Saudi Arabia, especially among school students, who constitute a vulnerable population since they can be highly influenced by the western culture and rapid globalization. Aim of Study: To examine the relationship between obesity and negative emotional states among male secondary school students. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among male secondary school students in Abha City, Saudi Arabia during the academic year 2019-2020. A multistage cluster sampling technique was followed by the researchers, in order to recruit participants. The standardized Arabic version of Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) was used by the researchers for determining prevalence and levels of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms among participants. Results: Three hundred and ninety eight students participated in the study. Their mean age (±SD) was 16.98±0.93 years. Overweight and obesity was present among 44.2% and 38.4% of participants, respectively. The overall prevalence rates for symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress among participants were 57%, 64.6% and 39.4%, respectively. There were statistically significant associations between obesity and symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress (p<0.001 for all). Conclusions: The burden of overweight and obesity are high among the male secondary school students. Overweight and obesity are associated with symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. Therefore, there should be emphasis on implementing interventions to raise awareness about maintaining normal body mass index among the school students and thereby reducing the risk of mental disorders. Key words: Obesity, Mental disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, School students, Saudi Arabia.

IDENTIFIKASI KETERAMPILAN GEOMETRI SISWA LAKI-LAKI DAN PEREMPUAN SMP BERDASARKAN TINGKATAN VAN HIELE DALAM MENYELESAIKAN SOAL BANGUN DATAR

This qualitative descriptive study aims to identify the geometry skills of both male and female secondary school (SMP) students based on Van Hiele level in solving a flat wake up problem. The selection of the subject using purposive sampling technique consisting of 2 students (1 male and 1 female) of 35 students in class VIII A SMP Negeri 2 Sumowono who have been working on a test adapted from the project CDASSG Usiskin ie VHGT test and the result has a level of geometry thinking van Hiele. This study will identify differences in geometry skills that exist in female and male students who have geometric thought levels of van Hiele. Data collection techniques using test methods, interviews and documentation. The results showed that both subjects had a level of geometric thinking van Hiele and both had visual, verbal, drawing, logic and applied skills differentiating in solving the problem.

Level and Type of Social Support among Senior Secondary School Students of Kashmir Valley: An Exploratory Study

The study was conducted to find the level and type of Social support among senior secondary school students of Kashmir valley. Social support is a kind of support which we are getting from our friends, family members, neighbours and society. In order to obtain accurate and relevant data descriptive survey method and stratified random sampling technique was used in the present study. The sample size of the study was 202 senior secondary school students from Baramulla district of Kashmir valley. In order to collect data, Social support scale developed by Vishal Sood and Arti Anand (2015) was used. The objective of the study was to analyze the level of Social support and to find the differences in social support with respect to gender and type of school. Null hypothesis were framed in order to test the objectives. Statistical techniques like mean, percentage, standard deviation and t-test were used. The results of the study revealed that maximum of the senior secondary school students are having average level of family, teacher, peer and online support. There is no significant difference between male and female senior secondary school students in their family, teacher, online and in overall social support, but there is significant difference between male and female senior secondary school students in peer support. There is no significant difference between government and private senior secondary school students in their perceived family, teacher, peer and social support.

An overview on interactive whiteboard

Teaching has been one of the fields that has been neglected from the beginning the teaching English as a foreign language. Students in EFL courses are primarily taught writing using traditional methods. Students’ writing was assessed, and it was discovered that they would have a variety of issues. The usage of adjectives in their texts is one of these critical issues. The goal of this study is to see how utilizing Interactive Whiteboards in teaching writing for EFL students impacts the usage of adverbs in their writing. In other terms, the study compares traditional methods of teaching adverb and their use in writing against Chat methods of teaching adverbs of their use in writing. The research team comprised of 80 EFL male students in Iranian secondary schools, ages ranging from 12 to 16. They are broken up into two groups. To collect data, a two complementary research design was used. Of begin, a traditional approach to teaching adverbs was used in a study group. Then, to teach adverbs, an Interactive Whiteboard is utilized. The works of pupils in both stages then were examined to see how often they correctly utilized adjectives in their writing. The study found that when an Active Whiteboard was utilized to educate, students used adverbs more correctly in their writing.

Examinations Anxiety on Performance of School Students

The study is titled as “EXAMINATIONS ANXIETY ON PERFORMANCE OF SCHOOL STUDENTS”. Through this study we were able to identify the various forms of test-anxiety experienced by senior secondary school students during examination. This could help us to determine the relationship between test-anxiety and academic achievement of senior secondary school students. How test anxiety effect on academic achievement with regard to age and gender. Also, the academic achievement of male and female students of senior secondary schools. The study is a descriptive survey study. The study utilizes an already tested instrument to test the anxiety caused due to pressure of examination. The population of the study comprises of higher secondary school male and female students currently studying in the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th. The sample of the study chosen from 5 higher secondary schools, using simple random sampling method. Academic achievements measures used in the study is only applicable in Indian setting and caution is needed in discussing this variable as other measure of academic achievement is found in the literature.

Assessing the Career Conflict Options of Senior Secondary School Students of Ado-Odo Ota Local Government, Ogun State, Nigeria

Career choice is one of the most important decisions that students make, and this decision will affect them throughout their lives. This study adopts a descriptive research survey method for assessing career conflict options of senior secondary school students in Ado-Odo Ota Local Government, Ogun State, Nigeria. The data contains questionnaires administered to 373 male and female secondary school students from three private schools and three public schools in the Ado-Odo Ota Local Government. The data obtained from the questionnaires were categorized into a Demographic Data Inventory, Career Choice Scale, and Support, Interference, and Lack of Engagement Scale. Demographic information was analyzed using descriptive statistics, and simple linear regression analysis was used to test the three hypotheses generated for the study at 0.05 alpha levels of significance. The findings suggest that parental formal education has a significant effect on the choice of careers of students, and that the profession of parents has a minor influence on the choice of careers of students. The results also indicate that the socio-economic status of parents does not affect the career choice of secondary school students. Based on the findings, this study recommends that parents be trained in career counseling to help parents direct their children in their career choices. Counseling units in the Ministry of Education should also coordinate orientation activities and provide information on the broad variety of career opportunities open to students. Finally, future research should be carried out on the contradictory effect of teachers and school counselors on the career choices of secondary school students.

Differential Effects of Vocational Guidance on Preferred Choice of Tertiary Education among Male and Female Secondary School Students in Rivers States, Nigeria

Differential Effects of Vocational Guidance on Preferred Choice of Tertiary Education among Male and Female Secondary School Students in Rivers States, Nigeria

Schooling Process: Is Schooling Experience and Its Outcome the Same for Girls and Boys?

The study examined if schooling experience and teacher’s classroom interaction is the same for senior secondary school adolescent girls and boys in Jigawa state, Nigeria. It also determined whether influence of students’ perceived level of personalisation of the teacher’s classroom behaviour and environment exist on their participation in the classroom learning activities. These were with a view to improving the teacher-student’s relationships and teacher’s classroom effectiveness. The study adopted a survey design. The population consisted of all male and female students in public Senior Secondary Schools in Jigawa state. The sample consisted of 370 Senior Secondary Classes Three (SS III) students. Of this number, 185 were boys and 185 were girls selected through stratified sampling procedure using sex as stratum. Their average age was 15.17 years. A self-developed instrument was used to collect relevant data in the study. Data collected were analysed using Independent t-test statistical method. The results showed that teachers do not significantly interact with girls and boys in the same manner in the classroom. However, there existed a significant influence of students’ perceived level of personalisation of the teacher’s classroom behaviour on their participation in the classroom learning activities. Also, there was a significant influence of students’ perceived level of personalisation of the classroom environment on their participation in the classroom learning activities. It was concluded that schooling experience is not the same for girls and boys respectively. Thus, appropriate interventionist strategies should be put in place to assist realising the objective of equal educational opportunity.

Prevalence and Risk Factors for Irritable Bowel Syndrome among Male Secondary School Saudi Students in Najran City, Saudi Arabia

Abstract Background: Patients with IBS have higher healthcare resource utilization than non-IBS patients in terms of more frequent physician visits, more tests, greater medication use, and increased rates of unnecessary surgery. Aim of Study: This study aimed to assess prevalence, types, and risk factors of irritable bowel syndrome among Saudi Male Secondary School Students in Najran City, Saudi Arabia. Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional study design was followed during February 2020. The study included 400 Male Secondary School Saudi students in Najran City, Saudi Arabia. Aself-administeredquestionnaire was used for data collection. It included personal characteristics, and the IBS questionnaire. A total of 159 male secondary school students (39.8%) expressed symptoms suggestive of IBS. Alternating diarrhea and constipation (i.e., IBS-M) was the most common type (26.3%), followed by those with diarrhea (i.e., IBS-D), (7.3%), and those with constipation (i.e., IBS-C), (6.3%). Some variables were associated with significantly higher prevalence of IBS among male secondary school students, i.e., positive family history of IBS, and diabetes mellitus. Conclusions: Prevalence of IBS symptoms among male-secondary school students in Najran City is high. IBS-Mis the most common type, followed by IBS-D. Positive family history of IBS, and diabetes mellitus are associated with significantly higher prevalence of IBS among students. There-fore, it is recommended to provide health education for secondary school students on how to manage and alleviate symptoms of IBS.

Effect of An Educational Intervention About Occupational Safety on Knowledge and Practices of Male Students in Technical Mechanical Secondary Schools in El-Behira Governorate

Background. Occupational health and safety is one of the most important aspects of human concern. The Aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of educational intervention about occupational safety on knowledge and practice of male students in technical mechanical secondary schools in El-Behira governorate . Hypothesis: Technical Mechanical secondary school male students who engage in occupational safety intervention will demonstrate higher level of knowledge and practice than those who are not . Material and Methods: Quasi-experimental pre/post–test research design. Settings: the study was conducted in four technical mechanical secondary schools in El-Behira governorate. Subjects: the study was carried on 280 students (140 were cases and 140 were control). Data collection tools: data were collected using three tools: structured self-administered questionnaire, Students' knowledge regarding occupational safety and observation check list regarding safety measures practices in the training workshops. Results: conveyed that less than half (46.4%, 47.9%) of both the study and the control group respectively were aged between 16 to less than 17 years. All the study group and the control one had poor knowledge regarding occupational health and safety before conduction of the educational intervention, whereas after implementation of the educational intervention, more than three quarters of the study group (85.7%) had good knowledge whereas the vast majority of the control group (99.3%) still had poor knowledge . There was a statistically significant relation between the department and the total knowledge score of the study group (X2= 14.150 , P=0.007*). Conclusion: The educational program is successful in attaining its aim of positively improving knowledge, and practice of the study group about Occupational Health and Safety. Recommendations: this study recommend the necessity of provision of personal protective equipment to the students in the school workshops and integrating occupational safety topics in their curriculum. Keywords: Educational intervention, occupational health, Knowledge, Technical secondary schools. DOI: 10.7176/JHMN/80-05 Publication date: September 30 th 2020

Effect of Computer- Simulation on Achievement and Interest in Cell Division Among Male and Female Secondary School Students in Abuja, Nigeria

This study is aimed at investigating the ‘Effect of Computer Simulation on Achievement and Interest in Cell Division among Male and Female Secondary School Students in Abuja. The study adopted quasi experimental research design. The sample of the study was 72 students consisting of 33 males and 39 females from two intact classes randomly drawn from all the co-educational schools in the six area councils in Abuja. One class was randomly assigned to the experimental group while the other served as the control group.The experimental group was taught cell division using computer simulation teaching strategy while the control group was taught using the conventional teaching method. The study lasted for six weeks. Two research questions were raised and two corresponding null hypotheses were postulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. Two instruments were used for data collection which were; Cell Division Achievement Test (CDAT) and Cell Division Interest Scale (CDIS). CDIS was based on four point likert rating scale. CDAT had a reliability coefficient of 0.81 using kuder- Richard K-R 21 and CDIS had 0.86 using Cronbach’s alpha. The results revealed that: Computer simulation strategy was found to be better than the conventional method in teaching and learning of cell division; gender was not a determinant factor in Biology students’ interest ratings in teaching cell division. It was recommended among others that Biology teachers should adapt the use of Computer simulation strategy in teaching cell division.

Assessment for Secondary School Students’ Experiences in Using Tablet in Classroom

The Egyptian government integrated tablets in Egyptian secondary schools. Thus, the researcher aimed to explore the effectiveness of using tablet in Egyptian secondary schools from the students’ perspective. He aimed to explore that in order to assess students’ experiences in this regard. He selected a random sample consisting from 745 female and male secondary school students in Egypt. Those students were selected from three schools. Questionnaire forms were distributed to those students by hand. All the distributed forms were retrieved. However, 9 forms were excluded due to missing data. Thus, 736 questionnaire forms are valid for analysis. It was found that tablet serves as an effective learning method in Egyptian secondary schools. It was found that using tablet in classroom improves students’ creative thinking skills and makes teachers more creative. It was found that using tablet in classroom enriches students’ vocabulary, improves their language skills and increases their academic achievement in classroom. It was found that such use can meet the learning needs of various types of learners. The researcher recommends conducting studies about the challenges facing teachers in using tablets in classroom.

Resilience and Gender as Determinants of Entrepreneurial Intentions among Secondary School Students in Kwara State, Nigeria

The purpose of this study was to investigate resilience and gender as determinants of entrepreneurial intentions among secondary school students in Kwara State, Nigeria. Descriptive research design of ex-post-facto type was used in the study. Five hundred respondents were selected randomly from 5 Local Government Area in Kwara State, Nigeria. The respondents were measured with validated scale and the data obtained was analyzed using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) statistical analysis. Two research hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05level of significance. The result showed that there was significant relationship between the resilience and entrepreneurial intentions among secondary school students (r = 0.817; p < 0.05) and there no significant difference in the entrepreneurial intentions of male and female secondary school students (t = 0.71; p > 0.05). In view of these findings, the study recommended that the entrepreneurship training should be made compulsory at all levels of learning from primary schools to the tertiary institutions and curriculum should be tailored towards learning the skills for starting businesses after graduation from school, thus changing the orientation of the students at an early stage towards entrepreneurship.

A Qualitative Investigation Into the Impact of the Basketball Learning Intervention Programme (BLIP) on Disengaged Secondary School Students in the United Kingdom

This paper will evaluate the longitudinal effects of a basketball based intervention programme that targeted ten disengaged male secondary school students at a school in the Kent, England. The programme aimed to improve the behaviour and academic performance of the participants through a weekly intervention carried out by an external basketball player and coach providing academic support, mentoring and specially designed basketball sessions. Sports interventions have been deemed to provide a positive short-term impact on young people. However, researchers have identified the need for a longitudinal approach in order to examine the effects of such interventions post involvement as supported. This study involved five former Basketball Learning Intervention Programme (BLIP) members (with a mean age of 16.4 SD± 0.55 years) that were interviewed using semi-structured interview approach, 12 months after completing the intervention. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) revealed four superordinate and eleven subordinate themes. The four supeordinate themes were; ‘baseline behaviours pre-intervention’, ‘immediate outcomes of the BLIP’, ‘impact of the coach’ and ‘long standing transferable outcomes’. The results revealed an immediate impact in comparison to the baseline behaviours of the participants pre-intervention. The data suggested that one of the most effective aspects of the programme was the positive impact of the coach on the participants. More importantly, this is the only study to report long-term improvements amongst the participants in terms of behaviour and academics as a result of engagement in a sports based intervention.

Investigating the Availability and Use of ICT Among Secondary School Students Learning During Covid-19 Pandemic Outbreak in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

The study investigated the availability and use of ICT among secondary school students learning during Covid-19 pandemic Outbreak in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. One of the specific purposes was to find out the availability and use of ICT among secondary school students learning during Covid-19 Pandemic outbreak. A descriptive survey research design was employed for the study. The sample was 100 which comprised 28 male and 72 female senior secondary school students (SS1-SS3). A five-point Likert scale questionnaire was structured and used as the instruments for data collection. The instruments were designed for the study, for both male and female secondary school students. The reliability coefficient was 0.75 Cronbach alpha respectively. In all, three research questions were answered using mean and Standard Deviations. The analysis also revealed that most secondary school students in Nigeria don’t often utilized online teaching and learning process method, thus, they occasionally utilized online teaching and learning process such as WhatsApp, SMS message, radio, television, e-mails, internet as medium of learning. Finally, the availability and use of ICT e-learning for secondary school students in developing countries, especially Nigeria is rated very poor method of assessment and is ineffective, but also observed that other assessment methods are not effectively utilized for the teaching and learning processes. Keyword: Covid-19 pandemic, ICT, e-learning methods, secondary school students, online teaching and learning process. DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-16-10 Publication date: June 30th 2020

THE EFFECT OF MEDIA VIOLENCE ON THE VERBAL AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOURS OF MALAYSIAN CHINESE INDEPENDENT SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

With the rising ownership of mobile phones and access to social media, school teachers have noted and reported on the increase in secondary school students’ use of verbal aggressive behaviours at school compared to the past. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the effect of media violence on the verbal aggressive behaviours of male and female Chinese independent secondary school students in Malaysia. In this quantitative study, 380 male and female Malaysian secondary school students enrolled in Forms Three to Five were selected through simple random sampling method. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed through a survey form. The Free Time Questionnaire (Gunderson, 2006), Content-Based Media Exposure Scale (Den Hamer, 2017), and the Verbal Aggressive Scale (Infante& Wigley,1986) were used to collect data. The data were then analysed using the SPSS- 23. The results showed that the most popular media used among Malaysian secondary school students were videos and computer games. The results also showed that media violence significantly affected the verbal aggressive behaviours of Malaysian Chinese independent secondary school students. However, there was no significant difference between male and female students in indulging in verbally aggressive behaviours. Thus, the results of this study are significant for parents, educators and school administrators to be aware on the types of media violence that could indirectly stimulate students to committing verbally aggressive behaviours which in turn lead to other negative socio-communicative implications.
 Keywords: Social Media, Teenagers, Verbal Aggressive Behaviour

Academic Motivation Levels of Secondary School Students and Their Attitudes Towards a Social Studies Course

The present study aims to reveal the motivation levels of secondary school students and their attitudes towards a Social Studies course. This study employed a mixed method approach. The quantitative data were collected through the use of an “Academic Motivation Scale” and an “Attitude Scale for a Social Studies Course”. The qualitative data were obtained through a structured interview. Four hundred and forty-three secondary school students participated in the quantitative part of the study, while fourty-five secondary school students participated in the qualitative part of the study. The results of the quantitative section are given in two separate parts: a motivation scale, and an attitude scale. A significant difference was observed in the Introjected Extrinsic Motivation levels of male secondary school students. The scores for Identified Extrinsic Motivation and Amotivation were in favor of female students. There was no difference in the motivation scores according to the socio-economic levels of the students. However, the motivation levels of the students decreased as the grade level increased. The attitudes of participants towards the Social Studies course did not differ according to both gender and grade level of the participants. According to the school variable, a difference was observed between schools with a low socio-economic status and those with high socio-economic status. The qualitative data revealed a majority of students had positive attitudes towards the Social Studies course. Furthermore, the factors that enhance student motivation towards the Social Studies course were found to be related to the study of History, having an interest in the course, and the way the course is taught.

Alcohol consumption and gender in the adolescent school population of Peru: evolution and intervention challenges

The involvement in the use of alcohol represents a significant risk for the mental and physical development of adolescents. The objective of this article is to describe the evolution of alcohol consumption in male and female secondary school students in Peru during the 2007-2017 period, emphasizing the findings on the reduction of differences in the usage magnitudes between both genders and recent information on high prevalence in the adolescent female population. Recommendations are proposed aimed at expanding coverage and quality of preventive programs in the school, adaptation of gender-sensitive content and pre ventive strategies, creation of articulated mechanisms for early detection, referral and brief intervention, development of specific guidelines and protocols for treatment for adolescents, and strengthening of the intersectoral articulation for the reduction of alcohol consumption in adolescents.

تأثير الخرائط الذهنية اإللكترونية فى تدريس الفقه في تنمية التحصيل الفورى والمؤجل وعادات العقل لدى طالب المرحلة الثانوية

This study examined the effect of traditional and electronic mind maps on improving the immediate learning (immediately after learning) and delayed achievement on Alfegh course among secondary school male students and habits of mind they have. A quasi- experimental design was used for two groups (60 Students): the experimental group consisted of 30 students taught by electronic mind maps and the control group that consisted of 30 students taught by traditional mind maps. The pre- and post- design was used to compare the level of performance between the two groups. Achievement test and mind habit scale were prepared by the researches. Findings showed that mental maps (both electronic and traditional) had an effect in developing achievement and improving mind habits which was verified by the significance differences between pre- and post- achievement test and mind habits scale for each group.

Cyber Bullying and its Relation to the Level of Awareness of Digital Practices in a Sample of Secondary School Students in the Northern Border Regions

Abstract: The study aimed to identify the level of cyber bullying and digital practices in the light of some variables, and to know the relationship between digital practices and cyber bullying in the northern border region. The study sample consisted of (368) male and female secondary school students. The results showed that the level of cyber bullying was medium, while the level of digital practices came to a great extent. There were statistically significant differences in the level of both cyber bullying and digital practices due to the gender variable in favor of males and to the course variable for the course of natural sciences. The results showed a statistically significant negative relationship between cyber bullying and positively digital practices, and a statistically significant positive relationship between cyber bullying and negative digital practices, and those negative digital practices predict cyber bullying. Keywords: cyber bullying, digital practices, secondary school, northern borders.