Military Students Research Articles

Perceived Cohesion in Military Student Groups

Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine the psychometric structure of the Perceived Cohesion Scale (PCS). For this, we applied that scale version that was adapted by Chin, Salisbury, Pearson, & Stollak for small groups because we considered that the formulation of the items is very well suited to the type of group represented by the military student platoon. The results of our study support the two-factor structure of the scale proposed by its authors. Both identified factors have demonstrated adequate levels of reliability. This scale proves to be a useful tool in measuring the cohesion of military student groups

Visuality and Communication in Military English Classes

Abstract The present paper aims at discussing the rationale for implementing posters in teaching and learning a foreign language in general, and in the military educational environment in particular. It proposes a flexible and practical approach of the discourse analysis, suitable for young learners as well asa reflection on its importance from a pedagogical perspective. The targets of this research are military students with A2 to B2 levels of English. In the context of visual narratives, posters can become effective and motivating tools able to adapt to any level, from beginner to advanced, and learners acquire military language by reading and listening to documents aimed at native speakers. It is believed that this approach will inspire new research paths on how visual materials can contribute to creating a pleasant and interactive educational environment in the military language classroom

Academic Self-Efficacy in Military Higher Education: Assessment of the Psychometric Qualities of Perceived Academic Efficacy Scale

Abstract The concept of academic self-efficacy has its origins in the social cognitive theory developed by A. Bandura and it refers to the conviction of a person that he/she can successfully achieve a certain academic goal or can solve a specific task. In this research we tested the psychometric qualities of the Perceived Academic Efficacy Scale in the context of military higher education. This scale is taken from PALS - The Patterns of Adaptive Learning Scales - and it demonstrated adequate psychometric properties that make it suitable for measuring the level of academic self-efficacy of military students. All six items on the scale load a single factor; the tested model showed a good fit

Training Program for Military Students for the Improvement of the Freestyle Swimming Method

Abstract In this paper we wanted to demonstrate that improving swimming performance, even over a short period of time, requires a centralized training program. The subjects of the research were checked on a distance of 50m freestyle before and after the application of the centralized training program, and the results were compared with those from the control group who did not benefit from the centralized training program, the latter ones having participated only in the classes of the approved syllabus. All the results from the research were interpreted objectively, the resulting figures being the actual support of this study. The tests and the program applied proved relevant in view of the purpose of this study

Study on the characteristics and influencing factors of military pharmacy postgraduates' creative ability

Objective To explore the main characteristics and influencing factors of military pharmacy postgraduates' creative ability, providing the basis for the creative ability training and education management of military pharmacy postgraduate students. Methods Full-time graduate students of three military medical colleges and universities were participated in this study, and questionnaire survey was carried out on 428 military pharmacy postgraduates by cluster random sampling. SPSS 16.0 was used to process descriptive analysis, t-test, F-test, correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis for data analysis. Results The creative ability of military pharmacy postgraduates is better than average (the median is 3), and the ability to construct knowledge was significantly higher than that of finding problems, solving problems and the ability of improvement and transformation (F=39.024, P<0.001). The creative ability of doctoral students in grade three was higher than that of the master students in all grades (F=2.602, P<0.05). The extrinsic motivation was significantly higher than intrinsic motivation (t=4.327, P<0.001), and the interaction between teachers and students was significantly higher than that among students them-selves (t=6.755, P<0.001). On the institutional category, it showed statistically significant in the training concept, the training subject, the training condition, the intrinsic motivation, the interaction between teachers and students, and the interaction among students themselves (t=-1.962, P<0.05; t=2.697, P<0.01; t=-2.593, P<0.01; t=2.938, P<0.01; t=4.595, P<0.001; t=2.984, P<0.01). The significant predictive effects on improving the creative ability of military pharmacy postgraduates were shown by training concept, training methods, academic atmosphere, intrinsic motivation, interaction between teachers and students, and the interaction among students themselves (F=48.711, P<0.001). Conclusion The creative ability of military pharmacy postgraduates is in the middle level, and the important influencing factors lie in themselves and schools. The education departments should construct the innovation ability training model from the concept of innovation training, teaching methods, scientific research team, atmosphere of innovation, incentive mechanism and other aspects. Key words: Military pharmacy; Postgraduates; Creative ability; Influencing factors

Анализ информативности теста-опросника Г. Айзенка «Личные качества и интересы»

The paper presents the results of the examination of psychological and psycho-functional status of 263 physically and mentally healthy military students aged 18–19. By means of correlation analysis and sigma deviation, the researchers identify the experimental validity (equivalent to reliability) of extroversion and neuroticism of the Personal Traits and Interests Questionnaire with the same properties of temperament obtained in other paired tests (standard questionnaire by Eysenck and factor F2 of the 16PF Questionnaire by R. Cattell) at 0.1 % significance level. The study establishes the correlation between three indicators of extraversion and indicators of dominance, carelessness, courage, conformism, aggression, the “owl” type of daily rhythm, mental plasticity, cyclothymia and the correlation of neuroticism only with adverse mental states. H. Eysenck’s interpretation of the combination of both temperament properties according to the criteria of high/low “psi-abilities” (24.7 % and 2.3 % of the sample respectively) compared with the Intuition Questionnaire, the factor “C”- the strength of “Ego” of the 16PF Questionnaire and the successful training was confirmed only by the sigma deviation method. This requires further research in terms of discovering the paired psi-ability tests and observing the measurement repeatability principle on different samples.

ФУНКЦИОНАЛЬНАЯ ПОДГОТОВКА КАК ЭФФЕКТИВНОЕ СРЕДСТВО АДАПТАЦИИ КУРСАНТОВ И СЛУШАТЕЛЕЙ В ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНЫХ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯХ МИНИСТЕРСТВА ВНУТРЕННИХ ДЕЛ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ

Aim. The aim of this article is to study the functional state of military students and students of the educational institutions in the system of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Materials and methods. CrossFit is a multifunctional training of high intensity. The peculiarity of this type of movement activity is that all trainings are conducted according to the pattern with understandable and clear structure. The pattern is based on 3 trainings per week to provide a relatively large amount of high-intensity load within 20 minutes during each training. Each training consists of 3 different elements: metabolic exercises, gymnastics and load exercises. This pattern provider the possibility to acquire new elements and to train effectively 3 energy systems. To estimate the effectiveness of this method, we conducted a pedagogical experiment at the premises of the East-Siberian Institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. Results. The results obtained allowed us to establish that introduction of CrossFit exercises in the experimental group improved the speed of adaptation processes and effect on functional state of the body in comparison with the control group, which demonstrated decreased functional capacities of the body and unsatisfactory adaptation. Conclusion. The results obtained for the study of the cardiovascular system after the introduction of high-intensity multifunctional exercises CrossFit in the experimental group revealed changes in variation pulsometry reflecting increased effect of the parasympathetic system on heart regulation. There is also an increase in М

Адаптация иностранных курсантов к информационному пространству российского военного вуза

The paper reviews the adaptation of foreign students to the information space of the Russian military university as the innovative practice in vocational education. The information technologies allow the students to acquire better military knowledge and, consequently, adapt effectively to the military academic environment. Russian university keeps cultural and historical military values that encourage professional and comprehensive development of foreign military students. A combination of scientific theoretical teaching approaches and principles, educational components of the military society, its various educational models as well as a set of teaching arrangements can influence the adaptation of foreign military students since it is regarded as the activity of all actors of the military institution. Training of foreign citizens is to develop the individual values of the personality, including motivational, cognitive, behavioral, emotional and evaluative components that help young people deal with and fully participate in social and economic environment. Meeting the adaptation challenges is impossible without reliance on spiritual and moral foundations of military life: collective consciousness, respect for the historical memory of the previous military generations. These values can become the main means of adaptation of foreign students in the academic controlled process at the military university.

Serving Those Who Serve: Exploring Military Medical Students’ Perspectives

Veterans and students enrolled in military-sponsored programs, such as the Health Professions Scholarship Program and National Guard, are joining civilian medical and other health professions schools in increasing numbers. This study aimed to explore the particular needs and perspectives of military students at a US civilian medical allopathic school. In October–November 2012, two focus groups with military medical students were conducted using a semi-structured interview guide. Focus groups were digitally recorded and transcribed. Transcripts were analyzed through an inductive iterative review and recurring themes were identified. Seven (44% of all eligible) military medical students participated in the focus groups. The main themes that emerged from focus groups included leadership, camaraderie, pros and cons of early identification, the need for flexibility in the curriculum to accommodate military duties, anxiety regarding the military match, the need for information and resources, the need for stage-appropriate mentorship, uncertainty about the future, and the need for additional support for veterans. Further research is warranted to explore military student perspectives in more depth and help create an inclusive learning environment, where all military students feel valued and adequately supported.

An examination of student veteran education pathways at an American university

Military veterans are enrolling in higher education at the highest rates since the Second World War. This research seeks to examine how military experiences related to student experiences within the discipline of Geography. We use a survey instrument to measure student motivations, attitudes, and aspirations for declared Geography majors. Given a high presence of military connected students, we then examine the similarities and differences in motivations, attitudes, and aspirations between military connected and non-military students. Findings suggest that there are similarities between military and non-military students with regard to motivating factors for selecting Geography as a major, there are differences with regards to attitudes towards cultural geography, and differences in how students perceive their future interactions with the environment. Differences in demographics and travel experiences also are identified and likely contribute to shaping undergraduate geography experiences. The results offer useful insight on current Geography student needs, and assist faculty and departments in tailoring learning based on student experience.

Inteligencja emocjonalna studentów wojskowych i cywilnych a ich sposoby radzenia sobie ze stresem

The authors of the article show the quantitative and qualitative analysis of own research, which was conducted on groups of military and civilian students of the Polish Air Force Academy in Deblin. The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a relationship between emotional intelligence of the students studied and their preferred ways of coping with stress. Due to such a formulated research goal, research was carried out on a group of 60 military students and 60 civilian students of the PAFA. To study the aforementioned variables, widely known and used psychological and pedagogical tools were applied, i.e. Kwestionariusz Radzenia Sobie w Sytuacjach Stresowych (CISS) by Endler and Parker and Kwestionariusz Inteligencji Emocjonalnej (INTE) by Schutte, Malouff, Hall, Haggerty, Copper, Gloden, and Dornheim.

Педагогический смысл формирования информационно-аналитической культуры курсантов ведомственного вуза

The paper discusses the necessity of adapting departmental university students to modern information environment through their informational and analytical culture development. The assessment of students’ training for future professional activity and the process of getting a higher education should be implemented in line with competences. The analysis of the Federal State Educational Standard of Higher Education concerning the major in Legal Support for National security as well as the qualification requirements for professional knowledge and skills shows that military education standards focus on developing such abilities that refer to the informational and analytical culture of military students. The author presents the original definition of the educational meaning. The research reviews the educational meaning of developing the informational and analytical culture of military students through the competences of the Federal State Educational Standard of Higher Education.

Развитие личности при обучении в вузе (сравнительное исследование)

Using the concept of the zone of proximal development, the paper attempts to describe the process of development of professionally significant personality traits in military students (future officers of special operation forces) and in psychology students during their university training. In keeping with their conscious choice of military university, future officers display high levels of development of personality traits important for military professions. It is assumed that the zone of proximal development for these qualities is wide enough. Thus, mastering the content of academic programs and inclusion in the specific system of social interactions at university result in the actualization of personal resources, defining the vector of personality development and the overall level of professionally significant qualities development, as well as the individual’s readiness for professional activity. As for students of universities for humanities training in the field of human-human relationships, the development of professional qualities is less intense in those individuals with initially low levels of the qualities’ development but with a relatively wide zone of proximal development.

Patent leather shoes increase the frequency of tinea pedis

Background: Patent leather shoes may prevent aeration of feet and thus causing tinea pedis, but there are no specific studies on this subject. We aimed to clarify whether patent leather shoes may increase the frequency of tinea pedis. Material and Methods: We studied military high school students receiving a diagnosis of tinea pedis before and after they began to wear patent leather shoes after a specific date retrospectively. We used medical records as data. Results: The prevalence of tinea pedis was 32.70% before patent leather shoes were used in school, increasing to 71.48% in the two years afterward. The 2.18-fold increase in the tinea pedis incidence without any change in the daily activities or the school environment of the students indicates that patent leather shoes may be a factor in tinea pedis development. Conclusion: Patent leather shoes, usually worn for aesthetic reasons, are not suitable for foot health as they have low air permeability and can increase the incidence of tinea pedis. Natural products should, therefore, be preferred for shoe production, as in many other areas, and consumers should be educated on this subject. Results indicate that the public and patients should be notified about patent leather shoes as well as the other preventive measures.

Working Together in Class

Abstract The scores obtained by the military students are very important as a lot of opportunities depend on them: the choice of the branch, selection for different in and off-campus activities, the appointment to the workplace and so on. A qualifier, regardless of its form of effective expression, can make a difference in a given context of issuing a value judgment, in relation to the student's performance assessment. In our research we tried to find out what motives students, what determines them to get actively involved in the tasks they are given and the ways we can improve their participation in classes and assignments. In order to have an educated generation we need to have not only well prepared teachers but ones that are open-minded, flexible and in pace with the methodological novelties that can improve the teaching learning process in class. Along the years we have noticed that in classes where students constituted a cohesive group with an increasing degree of interaction between members, the results were better than in a group that did not appreciate team-work. In this article we want to highlight the fact that a teacher can bring to class the appropriate methods and procedures can contribute decisively to the strengthening of the group cohesion and high scores.

Wartości zawodowe słuchaczy uczelni wojskowej

Work and career are principal activities of man. They determine major life goals and satisfy developmental needs of every working man. The empirical studies show that a career represents a different value in working people’s life and, therefore, people place a different value on professional aspects. The profession of a soldier is commonly perceived as a difficult and dangerous occupation, it requires following orders by troops and paying attention to keep high quality of military service. The aim of this article is to identify the major work values among military academy students who decide to serve the country. This issue was discussed according to social and professional contexts.

STUDENTS’MOTIVATION IN THE TRAINING PROCESS AND ITS RELATIONTO THE REWARDS FROM SUPERIORS FOR GETTING BETTER PERFORMANCE

This article presents a research on the influence of positive reinforcements on the motivation of civilian and military students in the training process and its relation with therewards given from the superiors for getting better performanceat the university. The study is conducted in a real educational environment. The subject of the study is the positive reinforcements and the end results in the training process. The object of the study is cadets in the last year of their education in the Military Science professional field, specialising in Organisation and Management of Military Units at a Tactical Level at the National Military University in Bulgaria. In the course of theoretical research were studied motivational theories of needs, socially acquired knowledge, behavioural, cognitive, psychoanalytic and biological motivational theories.

The Peculiarities of Test-Oriented Training of Servicemen in Foreign Languages in Accordance with STANAG 6001 Standard Language Levels

Consideration is given to the peculiarities of test-oriented training of servicemen in foreign languages in accordance with STANAG 6001 standard language levels. The emphasis is laid on the analysis related to the stages of foreign language training of servicemen in higher military educational establishment. The part played by the communicative approach to the above training with respect to the four types of communicative activities is revealed. The paper also highlights the forms and methods of training servicemen with the aim of preparing them to STANAG 6001 tests.&#x0D; The paper also reveals computerized training, represented by Internet classes. Consideration is also being given to the importance of different types of briefings in foreign language training of military students. It also suggests applying the situation method the choice of which requires the teaching technique. The authors reveal the specific situations of different types: exercise, illustration, evaluation, request of information as well as presentation and problems. The emphasis is laid on the independent work of military students as one of the main methods of studying at the higher educational establishment.&#x0D; Authors prove that a well-organized work at the self-access centre lead to mastering of independent planning in the process of carrying out creative tasks.

Methodological Design of Action for Military Students, in View of Facilitating the Physical Training Objectives

Abstract For us, didactic design is a process that provides the contents, objectives, methods and means of training of military students for their assessment. As in any training, we were forced to think about their needs in order to be able to work out the work schedules. In order to obtain high results in the activity of subjects we need objectives of general and specific physical training as well as psychomotric training.

The Role of Culture in The Acquisition of Foreign Languages by Military Students

Abstract This paper highlights the importance of integrating culture in the teaching of foreign languages to military students. The first section of the paper offers some basic definitions of culture and key terms associated with it. The next part of the paper brings into discussion the relationship between culture and language acquisition. There is an intimate connection between language and culture; not only language is comprised in the definition of culture, but it also reflects culture, thus we cannot separate language teaching from culture. The final part of the paper focuses on the military students as future leaders that need to develop cross-cultural communication skills and be aware of the cultural differences in order to avoid potential failures during communication with soldiers from foreign militaries in theatres of operation or on other international missions that they are assigned.