Program For University Students Research Articles

The Walking and Lifestyle Coaching (WALC) Program for University Students: A Pilot Study

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the implementation of the 3-week Walking and Lifestyle Coaching (WALC) program with university college students to promote health behavior change and reduce chronic disease risk. Methods: During the 3-week WALC program, students received weekly peer health and wellness coaching while engaging in a 30-minute walk throughout campus. Each week, physical activity was directly measured using pedometers, and self-report physical activity behavior, steps, and daily reflections were reported using a self-monitoring journal. At baseline and follow-up, students completed biometrics screening, mental health questionnaires, and the Cooper 1.5 mile walk test to evaluate cardiovascular fitness. Results: A total of 35 college students participated in the WALC program. The mean daily steps number of steps during the WALC program was 6315 ( SD = 2073.16). Only 25/35 participants reported steps for the entire WALC program (71.43%). There was not a statistically significant difference in generalized anxiety, perceived stress, depression, quality of life, or self-compassion. There was a slight decline in body fat percentage, although not statistically significant. There was an average improvement of 89 seconds on the 1.5-mile walk/run test. Discussion: The WALC program was developed to be inclusive, feasible, and a mechanism to synergize campus resources to collaborate on behalf of student wellness. It is necessary for this program to be utilized on university campuses in diverse geographical regions (i.e., rural, urban, or suburban), with diverse students (i.e., racially, ethnically, gender-identity, and religious affiliation.), and with universities of all sizes and funding levels. Future research could consider the use of a control group as well as an online self-monitoring journal.

Testing Phase 2 of a Targeted Boredom Intervention Training Program and its Impact on Boredom Misbeliefs

Boredom is a commonly experienced emotion that is detrimental to student performance. This study piloted Phase 2 of the Boredom Intervention Training (BIT) program which used cognitive restructuring to alter students’ boredom misbeliefs. The sample consisted of 149 students from a midwestern Canadian University. We identified participants’ boredom misbeliefs at baseline and employed McNemar tests to determine if students reported fewer boredom misbeliefs after viewing a psychoeducational training video. Our results revealed students reported fewer boredom misbeliefs post-video compared to pre-video (all p’s < .025). Implications of Phase 2 of the BIT program for university students are discussed.

Come into Bloom: A Grounded Theory of Well-Being among Filipino University Students

Most studies in positive psychology focused on psychological factors and their impact on mental health based on Western models and quantitative approaches (Datu et al., 2018). Thus, there is a need to develop further the knowledge and application of concepts and theoretical models grounded in the lived experiences of the Filipino population. The present study utilized a grounded theory method to build a Filipino-based well-being model among university students. The BLOOMS Model of Well-being proposed that holistic well-being comprises five interconnected dimensions (Academic, Psycho-emotional, Physical, Social, and Spiritual). The study found that personal factors, social influences, and unexpected life events influenced well-being. Also, the study suggested that the following strategies enhanced well-being: building, leveraging, owning, opening, molding, and self-enhancing practices, leading to holistic growth. Data from this study can serve as a resource for further exploration of positive psychology and developing mental health policies and programs for university students.

Research on the Program-Driven Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education Mode of Local Universities in China

The innovation and entrepreneurship education (IEE) can not only meet the needs of college students but can also meet the needs of national development. The National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training (NIET) program for university students has become an effective way for universities to push forward the reform of IEE. At present, IEE in colleges and universities has formed a preliminary system in the process of continuous exploration. However, most IEE mode in colleges and universities in China focuses on the unilateral improvement of innovation competition, entrepreneurship curriculum or teaching mode, and few have investigated innovation and entrepreneurship environment, ability and motivation as a whole system. In addition, although some universities has begun to build the IEE system through “Internet Plus” platform, these theoretical researches are only limited to the unilateral construction of the curriculum, project and platform, but lack of research on the key influencing factors and the combination of the curriculum, project and platform. The MOA theory servers as a theoretical basis to study the influencing factors of IEE, which aims to find out the relationship among motivation, opportunity (environment), ability and the effect of IEE among college students. A survey was conducted on 612 students who had participated in NIET program, and correlation analysis and structural equation model (SEM) was conducted to analyze key factors influencing the effects of IEE. The results show that the environment, students’ ability and motivation have significant positive influences on the effect of IEE, furthermore it can be also found that students’ ability and motivation mediate the relationship between innovative and entrepreneurial environment and innovative and entrepreneurial effect. Therefore, this paper has both theoretical and practical contributions to the cultivation of innovative talents in higher education. Theoretically, the use of the MOA model to analyze IEE not only expands the scope of MOA theory but also enriches the research perspectives of IEE ecosystem theory. Practically, the program-driven IEE mode in colleges and universities can effectively inspire students’ entrepreneurial potential, improve the talent-training mode and solve the employment problem of college students.

The relationship between Korean university students’ suicidal ideation and risk factors: a meta-analysis

ABSTRACT This study examines risk factors for university students’ suicidal ideation based on a meta-analysis of research published in South Korea from 2004 to 2019. Risk factors included depression, life stress, parents’ critical communication, and job stress. Publication bias and study-specific moderator variables were also examined. Depression had the largest effect size, followed by life stress, parents’ critical communication, and job stress. Meta-regression analysis showed differences in the effect sizes for depression, parents’ critical communication, and job stress according to publication year. The probability of publication bias was low. These findings can help to develop effective suicidal ideation prevention programs for university students. In particular, counselling centres should help intensively prevent and manage depression among university students. Furthermore, mental health services, such as education and counselling programs that address suicidal ideation, must be easily accessible by integrating the students’ homes, schools, and communities.

Synthetic THC Use Among University Students: An Exploration of Perceived Harm, Ease of Access, and Friends' Use

The present study examined perceived harm, ease of access, friends’ use, and extent of lifetime synthetic THC use among (N = 338) university students. Demographics, including sex and grade, also were investigated. Results indicated that students’ who perceived synthetic THC as harmful were less likely to use synthetic THC in their lifetime. Students’ reporting synthetic THC as easy to obtain were more likely to use synthetic THC. Findings indicated that students’ lifetime use was impacted by friends’ use. Although more men and upper classmen reported using synthetic THC, no significant differences for use among sex or grade levels were found. These findings should be considered when developing synthetic THC prevention and intervention programs for university students.

Analysis on Influencing Factors of Services Satisfaction with Family Doctors and Contract Signing----Take Hangzhou as an Example

This research is financed by the 2019 Zhejiang University of Science and Technology extracurricular Science and Technology Innovation and Practice project; Science and Technology Innovation Activity Plan for Zhejiang province University Students in 2020 (Grant No.2020R415022);Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program for University Students of Zhejiang University of Science and Technology in 2020(Grant No.2020-CXCY033); National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Plan for College Students in 2020(Grant No.202011057033). Abstract Family doctors, as an important part of primary medical care, are the cornerstone for the full implementation of the Healthy China policy and the realization of health for all in 2030. In order to understand the current situation of family doctor service and contract signing in Hangzhou, on the basis of a questionnaire survey with residents in various districts of Hangzhou, the importance matrix was adopted to analyze the satisfaction of contracted residents, principal component analysis and binary logistic regression were used to explore the influencing factors of signing the contract, it has been found that the service level, medical guidance, derivative services and future development significantly influenced the residents' intention to sign contracts. According to the research and analysis, some suggestions have been proposed to further improve the family doctor policy. Keywords: Family doctor; Medical services; Satisfaction; Contract situation DOI: 10.7176/JESD/11-20-01 Publication date: October 31 st 2020

Additional education in the system of professional training of university students

The article reflects the results of the implementation of a theoretical and experimental approach to understanding the role of additional education in the professional development of university students. Considering additional education as an element of the continuing education system, we believe that it is the activation of the development of additional education programs for university students, as well as the creation of conditions for effective implementation in the educational process, that will allow us to realize the main task of further education, as defined in the Law of the Russian Federation “On Education”, - education of a creative person, ready for self-development and self-determination. At the same time, the study we organized showed that only a little more than 50% of the students who took part in our study are positively oriented towards receiving additional education. In order to stimulate students' interest in obtaining additional education, including, within the framework of optimizing their professional development, we propose to focus on “immersing” students in research activities.

Migrant Health Promotion Program for University Students

Migrant Health Promotion Program for University Students

Analysis on Support Programs for University Students with Disabilities: Focusing on Literatures and Actual Practices

Analysis on Support Programs for University Students with Disabilities: Focusing on Literatures and Actual Practices

Pattern of substance use among students of medical sciences in Tehran, Iran: A latent class analysis

ABSTRACTBackground: Entering university is an important developmental milestone that might be associated with behavioral change. The aim of this study was to identify the subgroups of university students on the basis of substance use, and to assess the role of demographic factors, ease of access to substances, and substance use among friends and family members on membership in specific subgroups.Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed in 2012–2013 using multistage random sampling among students of Tehran University of Medical Sciences (n = 1985). Anonymous, structured questionnaires were distributed to the students in each selected class. Substance use was defined according to the cultural and epidemiological features. All of the analyses were performed using proc LCA in the SAS software.Results: Three latent classes were identified; namely, 1) non users, 2) users of low-stigma substances, and 3) drug users. Notably, 14.3% and 2.3% of the students were in the classes of “users of low-stigma substances” and “drug users”, respectively. In this study, the prevalence of use of prescription-type opioids was higher than any other type of substances. Being male, having easy access to substance, cigarette or hookah smoking, and drug user among family and friends increase the odds of membership in the second and third classes compared to the first class.Conclusions: Although a small percentage of the students are in the drug users class, the prevalence of using particular drugs is quite high in this class. These results point out the critical importance of designing specific preventive interventional programs for university students.

Classroom to Communities of Practice: Benefits for English Learners and Teacher Candidates Through Partnerships

This study investigates a service-learning program for university students seeking teacher certification examined through the lens of sociocultural theory. Data was collected from teacher candidates (TCs) in the form of surveys and an open-ended writing assignment. Administrators from the partner schools were also interviewed to provide their perspectives of the service learning. Findings show that the service-learning program allowed TCs and their English learners (ELs) to form communities of practice that were mutually beneficial. Teacher candidates reported numerous opportunities to apply the strategies learned in their methods course, as well as an increase in their sense of preparation for teaching ELs. Administrators provided positive feedback about the service-learning program in terms of the relationship between the partner school and the university. Difficulties arose in terms of TCs' accountability and the level of participation afforded to the TCs by the classroom teacher. Implications highlight the importance of negotiating expectations that address the needs of both parties equally in order to support a strong community of practice that prepares TCs to meet the needs of ELs.

Development of personality education program for university students - Focusing on animation

Development of personality education program for university students - Focusing on animation

Reducing Stress in Youth: A Pilot-Study on the Effects of a University-Based Intervention Program for University Students in Pune, India

<p>Mental health problems among youth have become important public health concern for many low & middle- income countries. As part of a research program to improve mental wellbeing in Pune, India, a university-based intervention was developed for students of two educational institutes. In one month, 33 students (age 18-22) participated in a series of 2-hour sessions in which they were stimulated to learn better coping skills to deal with stress and anxiety. The interactive sessions were facilitated by a psychologist and volunteers of a suicide prevention NGO. Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) approaches were used to help students identify stressors and find alternative thought patterns towards the stressor. Playful exercises, such as theatre, dance and poetry, were used to develop self-esteem, self-expression and a better sense of control in students. Throughout the program, relaxation methods, such as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), were practiced to help reduce stress in students. To study the impact of the intervention, data were collected, before- and after the intervention and in an eight month follow-up with the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), in combination with open questionnaires and field notes. Preliminary results show a significant decrease in average stress scores in students after the program in comparison to before the intervention (p-value is 0.044 < 0.05). Students reflect upon the program as helpful and specifically emphasize the role of poetry, dance & EFT as main contributors. In follow-up tests perceived stress scores remained lower than at base-line, although not significant. Booster sessions are suggested to sustain the benefits. Overall, the results of this pilot study show that low threshold, university-based interventions, could be useful in stimulating psychosocial well-being in youth.</p><p> </p>

Development of a Co-Facilitator Training Programme to Conduct a Randomized Controlled Trial for a Health Promotion Programme at a Sub- Saharan African University

The unique benefits of employing peer educators as specially trained co-facilitators have become increasingly popular in HIV risk and health promotion interventions. While several independent studies use peer educators alongside trained specialists, this intervention used co-facilitators to implement a health promotion program for university students at a rural South African university. A total of 16 postgraduate students, were trained as cofacilitators. The co-facilitators were randomly assigned to either of two intervention groups, the health promotion intervention or the health risk reduction intervention. This resulted in two successful interventions that educated university students on practicing healthy lifestyles, which included healthy diets, fruits and vegetables, how to prepare meals, physical activity, limiting alcohol consumption, reducing the number of sexual partners, condom use, effects of STD’s and HIV/AIDS, prevention and abstinence.

Structural Equation Analysis of Factors Related to Learning Transfer with agricultural college specialized management program for University students

Structural Equation Analysis of Factors Related to Learning Transfer with agricultural college specialized management program for University students

Relationship between Self-Esteem and Mental Health According to Mindfulness of University Students

This study is aimed to examine the relationship between self-esteem and mental health according to the mindfulness of university students and to provide the basic data for drawing up measures to improve mental health by understanding and making use of mindfulness through the results. As a survey research, the data was collected from May to June, 2014. The survey was implemented for 458 university students in a university in M city and C city. SPSS 21.0 was used for data analysis, and to grasp the relativity between average, standard deviation, and measurement variable, ANOVA, Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient was used. As a result of this study, the degree of the mindfulness of university student was 39.42±15.36, which was below average, that of self-esteem was 85.22±27.58, and that of mental health was 28.47±4.61, both of which over the average. There was a significant, positive correlation between mental health and self-esteem according to mindfulness. The better mindfulness worked out, the better mental health maintained, which showed a strong level of correlation (r=.761, p<.001), however, the better mindfulness worked out, the higher self-esteem got, which showed a low level of correlation (r=.123, p<.01). The higher self-esteem was, the better mental health maintained, which showed a low level of correlation (r=.192, p<.01). Therefore, it is considered that it is necessary to have a program for university students that makes them lead mental health toward a positive direction and have a high level of self-esteem through a training of mindfulness.

Educational Effects of Intensive English TOEIC Program for University Students

Educational Effects of Intensive English TOEIC Program for University Students

Effects of sexual autonomy enhancement program for university students in South Korea

Aim The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a sexual autonomy enhancement program for college students in South Korea.

An Evaluation of Intensive English Program for University Students

An Evaluation of Intensive English Program for University Students