Monthly Pocket Money Research Articles

Assessment of the Nutrient Intake of Undergraduates Attending Polytechnic in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria.

The accompanying challenges of the university or college life cannot be over emphasized as these do affect the eating behaviours of students. The Nutrient intake of female students was studied to assess the adequacy of their dietary intakes. Questionnaires were administered to 217 female undergraduate in Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo, using the hostel registers as the simple frame. Majority (74.6%) of the students admitted that their household heads earn more than ₦40000 and 76.5% of the respondents was given between ₦5000 to ₦10000 as pocket money. The income of the head of the household affects the average monthly pocket money given to the students. The mean nutrient intake of the respondents was 1656.94±194kcal which is 86.5% recommended daily allowance (RDA). Intakes of protein, zinc, iron and vitamin A were respectively, 102.45%, 109.38%, 128.48% and 233% of RDA while the intakes of calcium and vitamin C were lower (55.26% and 10.98 respectively) than RDA. Key word: Recommended daily allowance (RDA), nutrient intake, undergraduate, pocket money.

Impact of Nutrition Counseling on Consumption Pattern of Junk Foods and Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices among Adolescent Girls of Working Mothers

Sixty adolescent girls of working mothers aged 16-18 years who used to eat junk foods frequently were selected from two different schools in Ludhiana and divided equally into two groups viz. Experimental (E) and Control (C). The data on demographic information and junk food consumption pattern were recorded before and after nutrition counseling. Nutrition counseling was imparted for a period of three months through modules, lectures, visual aids in group E and was assessed by Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) test before and after nutrition counseling. It was observed that 86.7 and 93.3 per cent of subjects spent their monthly pocket money on junk foods in group E and C and majority ate junk foods at least once a week. It was observed that junk foods contributed to 54 and 57 per cent and 50 and 52.20 per cent to total energy intake in group E and C before and after nutrition counseling respectively. It was observed that the mean scores for nutrition knowledge improved significantly (P<0.01) in post test from 25.00 to 36.24 in group E, while non-significant (21.80 to 22.13) in group C. Majority of the subjects had moved towards high score with gain in scores and quantum of improvement was 11.24 and 1.45 times in group E respectively. It was concluded that nutrition counseling resulted in decreased intake of junk foods, rather they started eating healthy foods as taught during nutrition counseling sessions. There was also an improvement in scores of knowledge, attitudes and practices in group E. It was suggested that nutrition counseling should be given for longer duration to change their dietary habits.

노인 평생교육 참여 동기 유형이 교육만족도와 삶의 변화에 미치는 영향

본 연구는 노인 평생교육 참여 동기 유형이 교육만족도와 삶의 변화에 미치는 영향이 있는지 분석하고자 하였다. 연구 대상은 65세 이상 평생교육프로그램에 참여했던 노인 340명을 대상으로 하였다. 본 연구의 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 인구사회학적 변인 중 성별, 학력, 월 용돈, 배우자에만 교육만족도와 삶의 변화에 유의한 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 둘째, 교육만족도와 삶의 변화에서 학습 지향유형이 활동 지향유형에 비해 교육만족도도 높고, 삶의 변화도 많이 느끼는 것으로 나타났다. 셋째, 교육만족도를 종속변인으로 하고 교육 참여 동기 유형의 하위 변인들을 독립변인으로 하여 회귀분석을 한 결과 학습지향과 목표지향 유형만 유의한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 넷째, 교육 참여 동기 유형에 따라 삶의 변화 영향이 있는지 검증한 결과 가정, 사회 여가, 신체 정서, 행복감, 삶의 변화 전체에서 학습 지향 유형과 목표지향유형이 영향이 있는 것으로 나타났다. The purpose of this study was to analyze whether the type of participation motivation of lifelong education for the elderly influenced in the satisfaction of education and the life-changing. The research objects were 340 the elderly who participated in this program of lifelong education and over 65 years old. The results of this study are as below. Firstly, there was significant difference in the satisfaction of education and life-changing only in the sexuality, education, monthly pocket money and spouse. Secondly, in the satisfaction of education and life-changing, it was shown that the satisfaction of education of the type of education-oriented was higher than that of the type of activity-oriented and felt the life-changing much. Thirdly, the result of regression analysis dependent valuable was the satisfaction of education and independent valuables were the sub-factors of the type of participation valuables was shown that only education-oriented and goal-oriented influenced the positive effects. Fourthly, the result being proved whether there were the effects of life-changing according to the type of participation motivation of education was indicated that only the type of education-oriented and goal-oriented influenced the positive effects.

일부 고등학생들의 구강건강인식도와 구강관리습관

본 연구는 일부 강원지역 고등학생을 439명을 대상으로 구강건강인식도와 구강관리습관을 알아보기 위하여 실시하였다. 학생들이 하루 평균 양치질을 하는 횟수에 대해 살펴본 결과 하루 평균 양치질을 세 번 이상 하는 학생이 54.4%로 가장 많았으며, 학생들이 식사나 간식 후 30분 ~ 1시간 이내에 양치질을 하는 학생이 47.6%로 가장 많았다. 학생들이 이를 닦는 주된 이유는 구강 청결을 위함이 45.1%로 가장 많았으며, 충치 예방을 위해 칫솔질을 올바르게 하려 노력하는 학생이 54.2%로 가장 많았다. 구강보건에 관한 지식은 학년별로는 1학년 학생이 구강보건지식이 가장 높았고, 한달 용돈별로는 한달 용돈이 적은 학생일수록 높게 조사되었다. 올바른 구강관리와 구강보건 교육이 강화되어야 할 것이고 올바른 구강건강인식을 가지고 구강관리습관이 정착될 수 있도록 고등학생들의 구강보건교육이 더욱 더 필요할 것이다. The purpose of this study was to examine the oral care habits, health care awareness of 439 high school students in Gangwon Province. the largest group (46.9%) brushed their teeth over the three times a day on the average, and the biggest group(47.6%) brushed their teeth within 30 minutes after having a meal or snack. In for the major reason for toothbrushing, the greatest group(45.1%) brushed in order to keep their mouth clean, and the largest group (54.4%) tried to do toothbrushing in the right way to prevent dental caries. Knowledge on oral health was surveyed that the oral health knowledge was the highest in 1st-grade students by grade and that the students with the less monthly pocket money led to the higher knowledge by monthly pocket money. The right oral care and the oral-health education will need to be reinforced. The oral health education for high school students will be needed further so that the oral care habit can be settled with having right oral health recognition.

Factors Influencing Life Satisfaction of Korean Older Adults Living with Family

The purpose of this study was to identify the factors influencing life satisfaction of Korean older adults living with family. Participants included 267 adults age 65 and older who met eligibility criteria. Analyses showed that the prediction model of the life satisfaction of older adults who are living with their family was significant (F=24.429, p<0.001). The value of the adjusted R(2) was 0.306, which corresponds to the explanatory power of 30.6%. The factor found to have the greatest influence on these adults' life satisfaction was depression (beta=0.090), monthly pocket money (beta=0.060), and age (beta=0.040). It is possible that older adults' life satisfaction increases when they are provided with nursing interventions and are able to effectively manage their health. Nursing interventions must strive to improve their self-esteem and address their depression.

Sifat, Kepribadian, Tujuan Hidup Mahasiswa, dan Kaitannya dengan Persepsi tentang Pergaulan Lawan Jenis

Globalization that develops in line with development of science and technology such as film, soap opera, and music do not only give positive influence but also have brought negative influence for Indonesian people who still extremely hold norms especially religion norm. The aimed of this research was to analyze the perception about interaction of opposite gender of college students. This research used cross sectional study design. The research was done in Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) Bogor. Respondents of this research were 146 students of undergraduate of 2nd and 3rd grade in the year 2008, consist of 43 men and 103 women. Almost all of respondents had conservative perception about interaction of opposite gender. The study found significant correlation between: (1) respondents perception about interaction of opposite gender with type of gender, cumulative achievement index, trait and personality, (2) interaction of opposite gender respondents’ behaviour with type of gender, trait and personality, monthly pocket money, and respondents’ perception about interaction of opposite gender. Multiple regression analysis showed that type of gender and trait and personality variables had significant effect on perception of interaction of opposite gender.

체육계열학과 전공스쿼시수업 만족도에 관한 연구

This study purposed to survey physical education students` satisfaction with squash class and to provide the results for activating squash class, maximizing the educational effect of squash class and ultimately enhancing physical education students` satisfaction with major curriculums. For this purpose, we conducted a questionnaire survey with physical education students attending squash class at universities in Seoul, Incheon, Busan, Daegu, Incheon, Daejeon, Ulsan and Gwangju, and recovered a total of 484 valid questionnaires (96.8%). From the results of the survey were drawn conclusions as follows. First, the students` perception that squash class should be compulsory was different according to their gender, age, place of residence, monthly pocket money and motive for taking the class. The perception was higher in male students than in female ones, those aged below 20 according to age, those from metropolitan cities according to the place of residence, and those who took the class out of interest according to motive for taking the class. Second, the students` perception that squash class is necessary was different according to their gender, school year, major, place of residence, monthly pocket money and motive for taking the class. The perception was higher in male students than in female ones, those aged below 20 according to age, freshmen according to school year, those majoring in life physical education according to major, those from metropolitan cities according to the place of residence, those who spent over 200,000 won a month according to monthly pocket money, and those who took the class out of interest according to motive for taking the class. Third, with regard to satisfaction with major classes according to gender, male students showed higher educational satisfaction, physical satisfaction and psychological satisfaction than female ones. Fourth, with regard to satisfaction with major classes according to school year, juniors and seniors showed higher social satisfaction, environmental satisfaction and psychological satisfaction than freshmen and sophomores. Fifth, with regard to satisfaction with major classes according to major, sophomores showed higher social satisfaction and educational satisfaction than freshmen and juniors. Lastly, with regard to satisfaction with major classes according to motive for taking the classes, those who took the classes out of interest showed highersocial satisfaction, environmental satisfaction, educational satisfaction, physical satisfaction and psychological satisfaction than the other groups.

Influencing variables on life satisfaction of Korean elders in institutions.

The number of elders in institutions has increased as family supporting systems have changed in Korea. The purpose of this study were to understand the life satisfaction among elders in institutions and to identify the factors influencing on life satisfaction. The instruments used were Yun(1982)'s scale modified Memorial University of Newfoundland Scale for Happiness(MUNSH) in life satisfaction, ADL and IADL in activity level, Self-rating Depression Scale(SDS) in depression and Norbeck Social Support Questionnaire(NSSQ) scale in social support. Also, Perceived health status was measured by Visual Graphic Rating Scale. The subject of this study is 107 cognitively intact and ambulatory elders in 7 institutions in Daegu city and Kyungpook province. The data have been collected from May 1 to June 30, 2001. For the analysis of collected data, frequency analysis, mean, standard deviation, Pearson's correlation and stepwise multiple regression analysis were used for statistical analysis by SPSSwin(version 9.0) program. Life satisfaction for the elders in institutions showed negative correlation with SDS, and positive correlation with activity level. The regression form of the stepwise multiple regression analysis to investigate the influencing factors of life satisfaction for the elders in institutions was expressed by y = 90.988-0.733x1-0.188x2-0.069x3-0.565x4 (x1: SDS x2: Social support x3: Activity level x4: Monthly pocket Money) and 57.9% of variance in life satisfaction was explained by the model. The factors influencing on life satisfaction among the elders in institutions were SDS, social support, activity level and monthly pocket money. According to the results of this study, depression, social support and activity level are considered the prime causal factors for life satisfaction.