Male Students Research Articles

Civic education, school climate, and gender in Latin American countries: A path analysis using ICCS 2016 data

This multilevel path analysis of data collected from the International Civic and Citizenship Study investigates how differing civic education experiences between girls and boys predict notions of citizenship across five Latin American countries. Findings show statistically significant differences by gender. Generally, classroom activities, including the value of civic learning in the classroom, willingness to participate in classroom activities, and an open classroom climate were positively related to engagement, while student experience with abuse had a negative relationship. Additionally, evidence suggests that civic learning at school had a stronger impact on male students. This finding varies between countries and notions of citizenship. Teachers can increase civic learning with participation opportunities and monitor their interactions with girls and boys to ensure equity.

Exploring the Role of AR in Physical Education: Challenges and Opportunities for Socialization

This study examines the use of augmented reality (AR) in football to enhance players’ tactical skills and socialization. Fifty adult male first-year students from a Chinese university participated, using the Tactical Skills Inventory for Sports (TSIS) and the Newcomer Socialization Questionnaire (NSQ). Results indicated significant improvements in tactical skills for both experimental and control groups, with AR showing a higher increase compared to traditional methods. Key areas of improvement included Positioning and Deciding, Knowing About Ball Actions, and Acting in Changing Situations. After a one-year intervention, socialization levels significantly increased in both groups, with no significant differences in post-tests. This suggests that while AR effectively enhances tactical skills, its impact on socialization is minimal in team sports. The study confirms the practical value of AR in developing football tactical skills, though its effects on socialization need further investigation.

Exploring students' perceptions of using interactive E-books for math learning

The study explored students' perceptions of using interactive E-books in math learning. The study sample included 50 male and female students who were randomly selected. The researcher prepared a questionnaire for the students according to the study questions, objectives, and problems. The questionnaire focused on the students' perceptions of four areas: motivation, attractiveness, relevance, and effectiveness. The data collected from the students were collected and analysed using the statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) data processing program. The data were analysed descriptively by calculating the frequencies of each variable. The results of the study indicate that 77% of students were attracted to E-book in learning math, 70% of students were effective in using E-book in learning math, 81% of students were relevant to using E-book in learning math, the student's perceptions about the use of E-books in mathematics in its four aspects: effectiveness, attractiveness, motivation, and importance were positive, which led to improving and developing students' learning.

The role of exercise in restoring executive function: a comparison of tobacco-exposed college athletes and sedentary students

IntroductionAs adolescent smoking rates rise, its impact on cognitive function has drawn greater attention. This study explores whether exercise can mitigate the negative effects of smoking on executive function in male college students.MethodsSixty male college students were divided into four groups (n = 15 each): sedentary smokers, sedentary nonsmokers, athletic smokers, and athletic nonsmokers. All participants completed the Eriksen flanker task, with prefrontal cortex activation measured using functional near-infrared spectroscopy. After the baseline test, all sedentary students engaged in 33 min of high-intensity interval training, followed by the same procedures as in the pre-test.ResultsIn the flanker task, college athletes exhibited superior executive function compared to sedentary students, with higher accuracy (p = 0.042), faster reaction times (p = 0.002), and more pronounced brain activation (p = 0.048). Post-exercise, reaction times improved significantly in sedentary groups (p < 0.05). Smoking impaired executive function both before and after exercise, with smokers showing lower accuracy (p < 0.001), slower reaction times (p < 0.001), and diminished brain activation (p < 0.001) compared to nonsmokers.DiscussionEngaging in acute aerobic exercise may improve executive function in sedentary smokers. Exercise may help mitigate smoking-related declines in executive function among college students.

Measuring Spatial Ability: Analysis of Spatial Ability Test for Gulf State Students Using Item Response Theory

This study evaluates the psychometric properties of the spatial ability test using the three-parameter logistic model within item response theory. The final version of the scale comprised 29 dichotomous items, administered to a sample of 2,694 male and female students from grades 5 and 6 across schools in the Arab Gulf region. The test adhered to the three-parameter model, satisfying the assumptions of unidimensionality and local independence. The item difficulty parameters ranged from -1.541 to 1.735, discrimination parameters spanned from 0.419 to 5.252, and guessing parameters varied between 0.00 and 0.346. With a marginal reliability coefficient of 0.86, the scale demonstrated strong stability. These findings indicate that the test items align with established measurement principles, supporting the spatial ability test as a valid and reliable assessment tool for measuring spatial abilities in the Gulf region. The results have important implications for educational assessment in the Arab Gulf and could guide the development of similar assessments in other educational contexts. Further research is recommended to improve the test’s precision and explore its application in diverse educational settings.

Dr Boring: what the Draw-A-Scientist Test shows science undergraduate students think about scientists

This study sought to determine what undergraduate science students envision when asked to picture a scientist at work. Stereotypical understandings of who becomes a scientist and what the work involves may deter young people from STEM careers. The Draw-A-Scientist Test (DAST) and variations have been used over 40 years to explore student perceptions of scientists. It has consistently revealed stereotypical views, with students often depicting scientists as male figures working alone in chemistry laboratories and wearing lab coats and safety glasses. While most studies have focused on school students, this study examined undergraduate science students (n = 208) who had committed to scientific training. Approximately two-thirds of these students were female, primarily studying Life Sciences. Their drawings consistently included five to seven stereotypical appearances, roles, and workplace elements. There was no significant difference between male and female students, except in the gender of the scientists depicted. Although 42% of female students drew female scientists and incorporated more non-stereotypical elements, most students lacked a robust self-image as scientists. Instead of drawing scientists in their field of specialisation, they perpetuated stereotypes. A subset of students (n = 69) surveyed at the end of their first semester reported a richer understanding of what a scientific career entails and what type of person becomes a scientist. To challenge persistent stereotypes, students must encounter varied images of scientists throughout their primary and secondary education, encouraging them to envision themselves in STEM careers.

Using scales and multidimensional analysis techniques to assess the pressures of sociocultural norms regulating masculinity on the psychosocial well-being of college male students (based on a sample from NaUKMA)

Norms are inherently social entities. The link between collectively shared social norms and individual well-being is an important juncture for social scientists as well as for applied social researchers. In this regard it is oftentimes contended that in a modern society the internalized norms of masculinity tend to form behavioral models that frequently contribute to young men’s forming an apathetic attitude toward their social responsibility, as well as to dissociation and indecision, and can worsen their emotional states and, eventually, lead to poorer well-being. The goals of the present research were two-fold and involved exploring the contents of the cultural norms of masculinity and evaluating their effect on mental well-being of young college males (based on a sample from National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (N = 215)). Grounded in the operationalization of Pearson & Marr conceptual framework, a formalized instrument was designed to measure the degree of consensuality of different norms of masculinity and to investigate their relationships with the mental well-being of the study participants. The study conducted in Kyiv in Spring 2024 collected self-reported cognitive data by means of an online form. The data analysis employed techniques of multidimensional analysis operating on multi-item scales. The findings show that a more pronounced expression of the normative traits that are marked as masculine serves as a predictor of higher mental well-being levels, more salient feeling of social belonging, more positive outlook on life and perceiving life events in a more constructive way. Granted that individual correspondence to sociocultural normativity in the domain of masculinity also positively affected psychological condition and the experience of social belonging of male participants, improving their well-being, it can be surmised that the destructive criticism of masculinity per se, radical reshaping of agreed-upon norms regulating masculinity and exposing the young men to the mixed signals of “what a man should be” can have harmful consequences for social adaptation and psychological well-being of male students. On the other hand, it is important to contextualize the criticism of masculinity within collectively meaningful axiological networks of a society and their contingencies. Specifically, congruence with socially desirable repertoires can confer a greater sense of responsibility, understanding one’s role in the group and developing one’s decision-making skills.

Prevalence and determinants associated with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: results of screening in Surakarta, Indonesia

Scoliosis is defined as a vertebral deformity characterized by a lateral deviation of at least 10° with vertebral rotation. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is generally found in children aged 10-18 years. Changes in the scoliosis curve are influenced by various etiologic factors including age, sex, growth factors, curve location and biomechanical factors. The study was conducted to determine the prevalence of adolescent iidophatic scoliosis in school students aged 12-15 years in Surakarta city. Physical examination using Adam's forward bending test, scoliometer and risk factor questionnaire. The research subjects were 325 people with an age range of 12-15 years. Research subjects are included in the adolescent idiopathic scoliosis category if the Adam's forward bending test is positive and the scoliometer value is >10°. The highest prevalence of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis was found in school children aged 14 years. The prevalence of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is higher in female (3.4%) than male students (0.3%). Determining factors that might influence the onset of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis including age, gender, biomechanical factors, habits or lifestyles factors and physical activity.

Exploring the Relationships of Learners and Instructors in Online Courses

This quantitative study explored the relationship between student-instructor connectedness and student anxiety in online higher education courses. Research shows the value of student-instructor connectedness for student satisfaction in online learning. Utilizing the Connectedness and Anxiety items of the Student-Instructor Relationship Scale (Creasey, et al., 2009) in a large-scale cross-sectional survey with a representative sample of students at a comprehensive research university in the southeastern United States of America, we found significant relationships between the dependent variables (connectedness, anxiety, and motivation). Students with higher connectedness with instructor(s) tended to have higher motivation with lower levels of anxiety. In addition, students with higher anxiety were likely to show lower levels of motivation. Students perceived male instructors to form lower connectedness and male students and transfer students had higher levels of anxiety. Findings contribute to the field of instructor connectedness in online learning and have implications for higher education institutions and faculty considering increasing online learning offerings. We provide recommendations for building rapport and enhancing connectedness in online learning to decrease anxiety and increase student motivation.

A Multi-institutional Cluster Analysis to Identify Groups of Courses with Exemplary Opportunity Gaps for Undergraduate Students in the Biological Sciences.

Examining institutional data from seven cohorts of students intending to major in biology across five research-intensive institutions, this work analyzes opportunity gaps-defined as the difference between the grade received by students from the dominant and nondominant sociodemographic groups in institutions of higher education-at the course-section level across mathematics, physics, biology, and chemistry disciplines. From this analysis, we find that the majority of course sections have large opportunity gaps between female and male students, students who are Black, Latino/a/e/x, or indigenous to the United States and its territories and students who are White or Asian, first-generation and non-first-generation students, and low-income and non-low-income students. This work provides a framework to analyze equity across institutions using robust methodology, including: using multiple approaches to measure grades, quantile regression rankscores which adjust for previous academic performance, and cluster analysis. Recommendations are provided for institutions to identify faculty who have equitable course sections, automate equity analyses, and compare results to other institutions to make a change toward more equitable outcomes.

Comparative Physiological Impact of Television Viewing and Video Gaming in Young Adults: Cardiopulmonary and Metabolic Responses

IntroductionThis study examines cardiopulmonary and metabolic responses in young adults during two sedentary activities: watching television and playing seated video games. Sedentary behavior (SB), defined as activities with ≤1.5 METs performed while seated, is associated with increased cardiovascular risks and mortality. While television viewing correlates with adverse health outcomes, video gaming in adolescence is linked to fewer cardiovascular risks. However, their impacts on young adults remain unclear. MethodsTwelve male kinesiology students (mean age: 22.6 ± 2.1 years) from the Universidad de Santiago de Chile participated in a cross-sectional study. Two 80-minute sessions—television viewing and video gaming—were structured into Pre-Activity (10 min), Activity (60 min), and Post-Activity (10 min) phases. Oxygen consumption (VO₂), carbon dioxide production (VCO₂), heart rate (HR), and breathing parameters were measured. Energy expenditure (EE) and metabolic equivalents (METs) were calculated from expired gas samples. ResultsVideo gaming elicited significantly higher HR and breathing rates (p < 0.01), as well as greater VO₂, VCO₂, EE, and METs (p < 0.05) compared to television viewing, indicating higher metabolic and cardiovascular demand. However, the energy expenditure during gaming remained within the sedentary range, failing to exceed basal metabolic rates. ConclusionVideo gaming is more metabolically demanding than television viewing but does not qualify as light physical activity. These findings emphasize the need for public health strategies that differentiate between sedentary behaviors and promote more vigorous activities to mitigate sedentary lifestyle risks.

Investigating the relationship between mathematics motivation and mathematics anxiety in 4th grade primary students with and without a diagnosis of giftedness

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between mathematics motivation and mathematics anxiety in 4th grade primary school students who are diagnosed as gifted and those who are not, in terms of some variables. A descriptive and relational screening model was used in the study. The sample of the study consisted of 500 students, 250 of whom were diagnosed as gifted (SAC students) and 250 of whom were not diagnosed as gifted, selected from different regions of Turkey. The Mathematics Motivation Scale and the Mathematics Anxiety Scale were used as data collection instruments. As a result of the analyses, a significant negative relationship was found between mathematics anxiety and intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation and total motivation, and a significant positive relationship was found between mathematics anxiety and motivation. In the regression analysis it was found that all motivation sub-dimensions predicted mathematics anxiety. There was no significant relationship between mathematics motivation and mathematics anxiety in 4th grade female students with and without giftedness. A significant negative relationship was found between mathematics anxiety and intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation and total motivation in 4th grade male students with and without giftedness. A positive significant relationship was found between maths anxiety and motivation. When the results of the regression analysis were analyses, it was found that all motivation sub-dimensions predicted mathematics anxiety. A significant difference was found in the sub-dimensions of intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation of the participating students' mathematics motivation, but no significant difference was found in the sub-dimension of motivation. There was a significant difference between the mathematics anxiety levels of 4th grade students diagnosed as gifted and those not diagnosed as gifted.

Attitudes and Acceptance of the Palestinian Population Towards COVID-19 Health Precautions and Vaccinations: A Cross-Sectional Study.

COVID-19 is a new pandemic and the best protection against this infection is by vaccination. This study aims to assess the commitment to COVID-19 health precautions and willingness to receive vaccination among the Palestinian population. An online-based survey was carried out for an observational cross-sectional study. A total of 1367 participants were recruited conveniently between February and June 2021. To carry out comparisons, Mann-Whitney or Kruskal-Wallis was used for numerical variables and chi-square or Fisher's exact for categorical. Multiple logistic regression was used to evaluate health precautions and multinomial logistic regression was used to observe willingness for vaccination. The commitment to the majority of health precautions was predicted by perceiving COVID-19 threat, educational level, and city residency (p < 0.05). Social distancing and sterilizer usage were associated with city residency (p < 0.001). Students, males, and unemployed participants were less committed to health precautions (p < 0.05). Vaccination willingness was less predicted by the perception of an ineffective vaccine (p < 0.001), perceiving no threat of COVID-19 (p < 0.05) or perception of threat for old/or chronic diseases (p < 0.05), employed participants (p < 0.05), without chronic diseases (p < 0.05), and not committed to wearing a mask (p < 0.001). COVID-19 threat perception, high education level, and city residency predict more commitment to health precautions, in contrast to male students and unemployed participants. On the other hand, having no chronic diseases, perception of ineffective vaccines, unperceived COVID-19 threat, and unwillingness to wear masks predicted less vaccination acceptance. Therefore, it is critical to increase awareness about the COVID-19 threat, health precautions, and vaccination efficacy. This study is cross-sectional. Future works concerning changes in Attitudes toward COVID-19 health precautions and vaccination should be encouraged, including vaccinated participants.

Determinants of knowledge regarding self-medication among professional students of the apothecary

Background: Self-medication or the use of over-the-counter drugs by the general public, including among professional students, is becoming an increasingly common practice. However, this practice can carry risks if done without adequate knowledge, especially for pharmacist students who will later play a role in providing education related to drug use. Objective: This study aims to identify factors that affect the level of knowledge of pharmacist program students regarding self-medication. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional survey using an online questionnaire, and the recorded data were analyzed using Logistic regression models. In total, 100 (66.7%) of 150 students practised self-medication at least once recently. Results: We observe that female students were more likely to have a higher level of knowledge about self-medication than male students—aOR = 4.52, 95 % CI = 1.41-14.42. Meanwhile, students living alone were less likely to have a higher level of self-medication knowledge than those staying with somebody else —aOR = 0.47, 95 % CI = 0.23-0.97. Conclusion: The effect of students who practised self-medication on a higher level of knowledge about self-medication was significant among students who live with somebody else—aOR =2.85, CI = 1.01-8.01 but not among students who live alone. There are more attempts to educate the students about self-medication and the possible risks of doing self-medication. We suggest a similar study can be observed among students during their bachelor study or in their Professional Program.

The relationship between technology addictions and psychological resilience of high school students in the Covid-19 period

It is aimed to examine the relationship between technology addiction and psychological resilience of high school students during the Covid-19 period. For this purpose, the research group of the study consists of 598 high school students, 425 (71.1%) female and 173 (28.9%) males, studying in Giresun and Tokat. The Technology Addiction Scale, the Short Psychological Resilience Scale and the Personal Information Form prepared by the researchers were used for the volunteer students participating in the study. SPSS 20.0 package program was used in the analysis of the data. Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient was used to determine the relationship between technology addiction and resilience. Independent Samples T-test was used to determine whether technology addiction and psychological resilience make a significant difference according to gender. As a result of the research, it has been determined that there are negative significant relationships between technology addiction and psychological resilience, which are the sub-dimensions of technology addiction, social network addiction, instant messaging addiction, online game addiction and website addiction. In addition, it was observed that there was a significant gender difference in the sub-dimensions of technology addiction, instant messaging, online game addiction and website addiction. It was observed that instant messaging and website addiction was higher in women, and online game addiction was higher in men. At the same time, it was concluded that psychological resilience creates a significant difference according to gender and that the psychological resilience of male students is higher than that of females.

Traditional strength training with low row kinesis exercise improving muscle strength and power arm in male students

This study aims to prove the effect of traditional strength training with low row kinesis exercise on increasing muscle strength and arm power in male students. This study uses a pre-experimental method with one group pretest posttest design. A total of 10 adolescent males, aged 20-21 years, and without a history of heart disease were involved in the study and given a traditional strength training intervention with kinesis low row for 6 weeks then muscle strength and power arm measurements were carried out between before and after the intervention. Statistical analysis uses paired sample t-test with a significant level of 5%. The results showed a significant increase in muscle strength between before and after the intervention (21.30±5.91 to 32.65±9.38 kg, p=0.005) and has a large effect size with a Cohen's d value of 1.449. We also observed an increase in power arm between before and after the intervention (178.46±31.84 to 236.96±49.65 kg, p=0.019) and has a large effect size with a Cohen's d value of 1.403. These findings prove that the traditional strength training with low row kinesis exercise intervention for 6 weeks is effective in increasing muscle strength and arm power in male students.

AN ANALYSIS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS' LABORATORY SELF-EFFICACY BELIEFS AND PERCEPTIONS OF LABORATORY APPLICATIONS

Background: Chemistry is one of the least preferred courses and is considered an abstract and difficult branch of science by students. In order to make chemistry more meaningful and interesting, it is of great importance to do more laboratory activities and to relate chemistry to daily life. When designing chemistry programs, the skills that students need to develop should be taken into account. Among these skills, laboratory perception and self-efficacy are the most prominent ones. Aim: This research was conducted to determine the perceptions of high school students regarding laboratory practices to reveal their self-efficacy in chemistry laboratories and also to determine the changes in perception and self-efficacy according to grade level and gender. Methods: The study was designed using the relational survey model. The study sample consists of 423 high school students. MANOVA test was performed to determine the effects of gender and grade level on students' laboratory perception and self-efficacy. Results: According to the MANOVA results, the gender effect is significant, but the class level effect and the gender*class level effect are not significant. However, there was a difference with respect to gender in the dimensions of the goals of the laboratory, the effectiveness of the laboratory, and the planning of the chemistry perception. It was determined that female students had higher perceptions of laboratory goals, while male students had higher perceptions of laboratory effectiveness and planning. Discussion: It is thought that examining the perceptions and self-efficacy of high school students regarding laboratory activities before they start their undergraduate education and analyzing how these factors are related to various variables can guide university-level education.Conclusions: These results indicate that high school students' perceptions of chemistry laboratory practices and their self-efficacy in the lab are at a moderate level. To enhance students' perceptions of chemistry, it is recommended that hands-on activities be incorporated into the curriculum.

Breastfeeding Intentions, Attitudes, and Knowledge Among Medical Students in Croatia.

Medical students should have adequate knowledge and positive attitudes toward breastfeeding to support breastfeeding dyads. No studies in Croatia have explored breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes or intentions among medical students. To investigate breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes and intentions among medical students at the University of Split School of Medicine. A cross-sectional study was conducted from March to April 2023, using online and written questionnaires. All medical students without children were eligible to participate. The validated Breastfeeding Intentions, Attitudes, and Knowledge Questionnaire (BIAKQ) was used. Sociodemographic data were collected. Analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, t tests, and Mann-Whitney U test. A total of 357 medical students participated (response rate 64.1%). There was no significant difference between preclinical and clinical students. Students who attended the elective "Breastfeeding Medicine" demonstrated significantly more positive attitudes toward breastfeeding (Mean Rank = 215.62) than those who did not attend (Mean Rank = 173.58; U= 5468.50, p = 0.010); however, no significant difference was found in knowledge or intentions. Female students had significantly more positive attitudes compared to male students (Mean Rank = 189.47 vs. Mean Rank = 150.55, U = 9796.50, p = 0.001), whereas male students expressed significantly more positive intentions (M = 36.97, SD = 5.26 vs. M = 34.44, SD = 5.86, t = -3.69, p = 0.002). The mean knowledge score was 11.92 (SD = 1.43) out of 13 points. Negative attitudes towards breastfeeding beyond 1 year and breastfeeding in public were found. Despite adequate breastfeeding knowledge, some medical students demonstrated negative attitudes and intentions toward breastfeeding. Including breastfeeding education into core medical subjects focusing on the importance of breastfeeding for maternal and infant health and the risks of formula feeding could help improve attitudes, especially during the clinical years. It would also be important to address prevailing prejudices.

Gender Differences in Anxiety-Induced Sleep Disturbance: A Survey Among In-School Adolescents in the Republic of Benin

Anxiety-induced sleep disturbance is a common phenomenon that affects the overall well-being and quality of life of school-going adolescents. Nonetheless, evidence on anxiety-induced sleep disturbance among adolescents in Benin is scarce. This study examined the gender differences in the prevalence and correlates of anxiety-induced sleep disturbance among in-school adolescents in the Republic of Benin. We conducted a secondary analysis of Benin’s 2016 Global School-Based Health Survey dataset involving 2496 in-school adolescents aged 13 years and above. The proportion of male and female students who reported anxiety-induced sleep disturbance was computed. The multivariable binary logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the factors associated with anxiety-induced sleep disturbance. Adjusted odds ratios (aOR) were estimated with corresponding confidence intervals at a 0.05 significance level. The overall prevalence of anxiety-induced sleep disturbance among adolescents was 21.3%. The prevalence of anxiety-induced sleep disturbance was 22.4% and 19.9% among the male and female participants, respectively. Among male in-school adolescents, hunger (aOR = 0.51, 95% CI = 0.37–0.71), loneliness (aOR = 0.29, 95% CI = 0.20–0.41), suicide ideation (aOR = 0.37, 95% CI = 0.22–0.61), suicide attempt (aOR = 1.79, 95% CI = 1.12–2.87), ever having sex (aOR = 0.66, 95% CI = 0.48–0.91), and having understanding parents (aOR = 0.64, 95% CI = 0.47–0.87) were significantly associated with anxiety-induced sleep disturbance. On the other hand, hunger (aOR = 0.63, 95% CI = 0.42–0.94), loneliness (aOR = 0.42, 95% CI = 0.28–0.61), and suicide ideation (aOR = 0.52, 95% CI = 0.33–0.83) were significantly associated with anxiety-induced sleep disturbance among the female in-school adolescents. The prevalence of anxiety-induced sleep disturbance among in-school adolescents in Benin poses a great concern for their mental health and well-being. Collaborative efforts between schools, parents, and healthcare professionals should focus on culturally appropriate, gender-specific factors that may contribute to a reduction in anxiety-induced sleep disturbance among in-school adolescents in Benin.

Comparison of perceptions of the dental education environment among students from national dental schools in South Korea, Laos, and Vietnam

Purpose: This study seeks to analyze the educational environments of the national dental schools in South Korea, Laos, and Vietnam to develop targeted educational support strategies for Laos and Vietnam.Materials and methods: The survey, using the DREEM specific to the healthcare field, was conducted online, with 97, 109, 215 dental students from a single national university in South Korea (SKU), Laos (LU), and Vietnam (VU), respectively. The data allowed us to compare students’ perceptions of the educational environment across the three institutions and analyze differences by gender, academic achievement, and year of study.Results: VU, LU, and SKU reported scores of 133.47, 129.66, and 104.23, respectively, all within the "more positive than negative" range (101–150 points). SKU scored lowest in the category of "students’ perception of learning" (mean score of 1.82), while VU and LU had the lowest scores in category of "students’ perceptions of atmosphere" (mean scores of 2.49 and 2.57, respectively) and "students’ social self-perceptions" (mean scores of 2.49 and 2.52, respectively). In contrast to SKU, VU and LU showed no differences between achievement groups, with male students scoring lower than female students in some DREEM categories.Conclusion: We expect that analyzing the educational environment from the beneficiaries’ perspective and developing strategies based on this analysis will provide practical support to dental schools in Laos and Vietnam.