Senior University Students Research Articles

Achievement goal profiles and anxiety among university students: the indirect roles of emotion regulation strategies

This study examined achievement goal profiles, differences in anxiety by achievement goal profile, and the mediating roles of emotion regulation strategies in the profile–anxiety relationship among 1,411 Chinese university senior students. The students (Mage = 22.02) completed the Goal Orientation Scales, Emotion Regulation Questionnaire, and State Anxiety Inventory. We identified four profiles: moderately mastery-oriented, mastery and performance-approach-oriented, low mastery-oriented, and performance-oriented. The moderately mastery-oriented profile had the lowest anxiety, and the low mastery-oriented and performance-oriented profiles had the highest. The difference in anxiety between the performance-oriented and moderately mastery-oriented profiles was partially mediated by expression suppression; that between the low mastery-oriented and moderately mastery-oriented profiles was partially mediated by cognitive reappraisal; and that between the mastery and performance-approach-oriented and moderately mastery-oriented profiles was partially mediated through two competitive routes. Our study has implications for designing differentiated anxiety interventions for university students according to their different achievement goal combinations.

How physical exercise enhances life satisfaction in Chinese senior college students: mediating roles of self-efficacy and resilience.

This study explored the relationship between physical exercise and life satisfaction among senior college students by focusing on the mediating roles of self-efficacy and resilience, thereby providing theoretical support for the mental health benefits of physical exercise for senior students. A survey was conducted with 600 senior students from 10 universities using the physical exercise rating, life satisfaction, self-efficacy, and resilience scales. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 23.0 for descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and reliability and validity assessments. In addition, AMOS software (version 24.0) was used to construct a structural equation model to test the hypothesized pathways and the effects of potential mediating variables. There were significant positive correlations among the variables of physical exercise, life satisfaction, self-efficacy, and resilience (r = 0.11-0.62, all p < 0.01). The structural equation model revealed that resilience fully mediated the relationship between physical exercise and life satisfaction among senior students (95% CI: 0.105-0.243), while self-efficacy did not mediate this relationship (β = 0.02, p = 0.77). However, a chain mediating effect involving self-efficacy and resilience was observed between physical exercise and life satisfaction (95% CI: 0.127-0.235). Enhanced physical exercise can improve self-efficacy and resilience among senior college students, thereby increasing their life satisfaction.

Educational Webinar: Making Paraphrase Easier For Those Who Have Already Copy Pasted

The high prevalence of plagiarism in the creation of scientific articles and the widespread practice of copy-pasting underpin the motivation for this activity. The purpose of this initiative is to provide a solution to the recurring issue of plagiarism resulting from such practices. Additionally, the activity aims to offer insights and skills to participants in avoiding acts of plagiarism. The methodology employed involves interactive discussions and live demonstrations conducted online through the Zoom application, packaged in the form of a webinar. This Community Engagement project was attended by 33 participants, consisting of lecturers and senior university students from Tjut Nyak Dhien University .The findings from this initiative revealed an enhancement in participants' understanding of paraphrasing practices and the negative impacts of plagiarism. Furthermore, participants acquired practical skills in effectively applying paraphrasing techniques, resulting in a better comprehension of the significance of creating original content and how to avoid plagiarism. In conclusion, the webinar provided a comprehensive perspective on the importance of plagiarism prevention, enhancing awareness of potential legal and academic consequences associated with such actions.

Examining the opinions of senior university students and their actual clients regarding the supervision of practice-based course structured on the Balance model of Positive Psychotherapy

Positive psychotherapy is one of the most comprehensive and effective therapeutic methods in psychoanalytic models. The Balance model of Positive psychotherapy is a key concept that helps not only psychotherapists and clients to detect the problem to plan a route for action but also to build hope for the future life. The study aims to examine the effectiveness of the supervision process of a practical module, “Psychological Counseling with an Individual,” structured on the Balance model of Positive psychotherapy on university students having the module and their actual clients. There were 12 senior-year university students and 12 clients in the supervision process. Evaluation forms for students and clients comprised by the author were used as collection tools. The outcomes showed that including the Balance model in the sessions helped understand the psy

Peer support, psychological capital and employment anxiety among Chinese senior college students

Peer support, psychological capital and employment anxiety among Chinese senior college students

The Importance of Soft Skills in Employability: A Two-Way Perspective

Soft skills are skills that people are born with and are known to be strengthened and increased with experience and practice, such as effective communication, emotional intelligence, leadership, creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking. They are also called 21st century skills due to their power to compete with technology in employability. The business world needs employees with developed soft skills to complement their technical skills in an increasingly competitive environment with the development of technology. In the research, the skills that employers and managers look for in the people they can employ were investigated through semi-structured in-depth interviews and it was seen that 26% of these were technical skills and 74% were soft skills. A total of 470 university senior students participated in the survey study conducted with students and the factors of skill perception were determined as Effective communication, Professional competence, Self-efficacy and Emotional intelligence. Skill perceptions differ according to gender. Perceptions of professional competence increase depending on the educational level of their mothers.

Evaluation of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice of Veterinary Professionals and Senior Animal Health Students in Central Gondar Zone, Gondar, Ethiopia: Antimicrobial Use and Resistance Perspectives.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a worldwide challenge to the well-being of animals and humans. The emergence of AMR is largely attributed to the improper utilization and overuse of antimicrobials. In order to combat this issue and promote responsible antimicrobial use (AMU), it is imperative for veterinary professionals and graduating students to possess extensive knowledge, maintain positive attitudes, and adhere to good practices regarding AMU and AMR. To assess the knowledge, attitude and practices (KAPs) of veterinary professionals and senior animal health students' towards veterinary AMU and AMR. A cross-sectional study design was conducted on purposefully selected 200 participants (60 of them were veterinary professionals from the districts and towns, and the remaining 140 were senior animal health university students). A self-administered, structured questionnaire was used to collect the necessary data, and descriptive statistics were used to summarize the data. The study revealed that, overall, study participants' KAP were not satisfactory. From veterinary professionals, about 56.7% of respondents scored average knowledge, whereas 66.7% and 61.66% of them had negative attitudes and poor practices, respectively, on AMU and AMR. The study found that 56% of the participants' think the previous knowledge they acquired regarding AMU and AMR was not sufficient, and the internet was used as a source of drug information by the majority of participants. The majority (72%) of them were not taking special training on AMU and AMR. Regarding senior animal health students, this study indicated that 52% and 69.2% of the respondents had poor knowledge and a negative attitude, respectively, towards AMU and AMR. Overall, veterinary professionals in the central Gondar zone have average knowledge, a negative attitude and poor practices. Poor knowledge and a negative attitude were also observed among senior animal health students towards AMU and AMR. Therefore, to fill the observed gaps, activities that enhance the skills of veterinary professionals and students should be implemented. Ingreted measures with animicrobial stewardship program and Nationwide studies are highly suggested to evaluate the overall status of veterinary professionals towards AMU and AMR.

Educational Activity and Life Satisfaction of People in Senior Age

Aim. The main objective of the authors of the contribution is to submit the description of the subjective satisfaction of seniors with their lives in connection with education at the third age universities. The authors identify areas of motivation for education, barriers that may occur in this education. They also point out the knowledge and experience that seniors gain in education at the Senior universities. Methods. The analysis of the cited research results indicates subjective feelings and opinions about the satisfaction of seniors with their life and educational activities, the participation of seniors in activities offered by the Senior University (SU). Results. In the article, the authors present the results of a research project aimed at investigating the subjective life satisfaction of senior university students in the context of their education at the university, they point to the life satisfaction of seniors through quantitative research. Conclusion. Participation in the different types of activities offered by the Senior University is determined by socio-demographic factors such as the length of time seniors attend third-age universities (the Senior University), the length of time they attend classes, education level, age and other factors. Also interesting are the motives of seniors to use the offers of those universities, which are related to the desire to spend time in an interesting way, opportunities to acquire new knowledge and skills, opportunities to establish new friendships and opportunities to get involved in life.

Social Intelligence Management in the Context of Promoting Professional Self-Education: Gender Aspects

The importance of lifelong learning and professional self-education in the modern world is beyond doubt. The search for external and internal incentives to increase people's interest in self-development is an important task for management sciences. External motivation includes the efforts of managers and HR managers to encourage employees to learn. In childhood and adolescence, parents, teachers and professors perform this function. However, it is important to understand what internal factors affect the desire for new knowledge and experience. According to numerous studies, social intelligence plays this role, as it affects the formation of positive qualities of a person from a social point of view. The purpose of this research was to verify the correlation between the level of social intelligence of an individual and his/her desire for self-development and additional training. The survey was conducted on a sample of students from a private online school that provides soft skills, financial and digital literacy training. The research results have complemented the previous survey among senior university students to form a comprehensive picture. High statistical reliability (p≤0.001***) was found for a significant relationship between social intelligence and its components and the desire to study further. The research results indicate the importance of developing a person’s social intelligence in order to stimulate professional self-education. Increasing the level of employees’ competence has a positive influence on their loyalty to the corporate culture, enhancing the personnel security of enterprises.

The role of contextual predictors and psychosocial resources in the school‐to‐work transition

AbstractBased on the Psychology of Working Theory, this study examined the influence of contextual factors and psychosocial resources on school‐to‐work transition. Data were collected from 781 senior university students in Türkiye, and the relationships between economic constraints, marginalization, general self‐efficacy, career adaptability, perceived future employability, and future decent work were examined. According to the results, economic constraints and marginalization negatively predicted perceived future employability and future decent work. Marginalization significantly predicted general self‐efficacy and career adaptability, whereas economic constraints were not associated with two psychosocial resources. General self‐efficacy significantly predicted career adaptability, while it was not related to perceived future employability and future decent work. Career adaptability significantly predicted perceived future employability but not future decent work. Lastly, perceived future employability significantly predicted future decent work. The findings revealed the significant influence of contextual factors on the school‐to‐work transition. Implications and suggestions for future research directions were also discussed.

A cross-sectional study to estimate the prevalence of eating disorders and ascertain factors for eating disorder risk among senior college students in a metropolitan city.

Eating disorders are more prevalent in Western countries and their prevalence is on the rise in India, mainly due to peer pressure and the influence of media. However, research on eating disorders is limited in India. The aim of this study is to estimate the prevalence of eating disorders among senior college students and to ascertain factors for eating disorder risk. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 807 students attending 2 of the arts and science colleges in a metropolitan city (Mumbai) over a period of 12 months from June 2019 to June 2020. A predesigned case record form was used to collect information on sociodemographic profiles and other factors related to eating disorder risk. Eating Attitude test (EAT-26) was used as a screening test to find the prevalence of those at risk for eating disorders. Munich-ED quest was used for the diagnosis of the eating disorder. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 16.0. The Chi-square test was used to find the association of various factors with eating disorder risk. Our study found the overall proportion of eating disorder risk to be 42.25%. Among them, 19 (2.35%) individuals had night eating syndrome and 7 (0.86%) had binge eating syndrome as per DSM-5 criteria using Munich ED Quest. On logistic regression, we found fasting once or twice a week (OR: 2.916;95%CI: 1.524-5.574; P = 0.001), increase in duration of physical activities for more than 10 h a week (OR: 3.874; 95% CI: 2.200-6.821; P < 0.001), being commented for weight by friends/relatives (OR: 1.695; 95% CI: 1.244-2.309; P = 0.001), and thought of being overweight (OR: 1.763;95% CI: 1.178-2.639; P = 0.006) to be significantly associated with risk of eating disorders. The age group of 18-20 years (OR: 0.519;95%CI: 0.345-0.782; P = 0.002) was found to be at lower risk for eating disorders compared to the 22-24 year age group. Screening of students with a simple tool like EAT-26 would prove beneficial in the early identification of those at risk of eating disorders.

Under the Career Development Concept, the Influence of Senior College Students ' Frustrated Sense of Competence on Lifelong Learning Intention and Adjustment

Under the Career Development Concept, the Influence of Senior College Students ' Frustrated Sense of Competence on Lifelong Learning Intention and Adjustment

The Effect of Career Course on Career Decision Making Self-efficacy of Senior University Students

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of an “Interviewing Skills in Career Counseling” course on the level of career decision-making self-efficacy of senior university students. In this sense, the qualitative-quantitative category of mixed-methods was used. The Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy Scale and course evaluation form were utilised to examine the effectiveness of this course, consisting of theory and practice for a total of 14 weeks. The experimental group includes of senior students from the Department of Counseling and Guidance who chose the course, while the control group includes of senior students who didn’t choose the course and were studying in the same department. Both groups were administered the Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy Scale as pre-test and post-test, and in addition to this, an evaluation form was used for the experimental group as a post-test. When the results obtained from the quantitative data are examined, the experimental group made progress and there was a significant difference between the experimental group and the control group in terms of the total score for career decision-making self-efficacy levels and the subscales of career decision-making self-efficacy in terms of job/occupational information, career choice and ways of creating a career plan. The qualitative findings were grouped into three categories: change as a result of the course, limitations and strengths of the implementation.

Pedagogy in Legal Terminology Translation: A Corpus-based Approach

This paper explores effective pedagogical practices to train high-end foreign legal professionals in China’s Greater Bay Area by answering two research questions. First, can corpus-based teaching be applied as a productive pedagogical method? Second, how can beginner professionals be cultivated in legal translation capabilities in the legal domain? The paper proposes a module entitled “Introduction to Legal Terminology Translation,” which includes sessions on legal systems and legalese, corpus approach, and group presentation. A sequential mixed-method survey was conducted using qualitative methods, such as focus groups and interviews, followed by quantitative research using a questionnaire. A preliminary pilot study involved a focus group, questionnaire, and interview. Two identical questionnaires were distributed to two groups of students: one control and one experimental. In the ten-student experiment group, an instructor taught legalese and distributed a follow-up questionnaire. In the twenty-two-student control group, the instructor (more knowledgeable other) did not teach legalese but used a corpus-based questionnaire to assess student entry into the zone of proximal development. In the questionnaire, entry-level Latin legalese examples were provided. During interviews, junior university students preferred a mixture of all three pedagogical methods, while senior university students preferred the corpus approach due to its enhanced efficiency and accuracy.

Investigating the Impact of Professional Training on Senior University Students in Uzbekistan: Kimyo International University Senior Students' Perceptions

This research aims to examine how senior students at Uzbekistan's Kimyo International University (KIUT) benefit from professional training in terms of their professional development. The study aims to determine how senior university students' professional development is affected by workplace training, and secondly, how professional training affects the development of senior university students' career skills. A qualitative research strategy is used in the study's methodology. The semi-structured interview is the tool used for qualitative research. Eight seniors from Tashkent's Kimyo International University (KIUT) participated in the qualitative method's semi-structured interview. After interviewing eight key participants from Kimyo International University in Tashkent (KIUT), the researchers preferred the reflexive thematic analysis method for analyzing the interview transcripts. Students' training contributes to senior students' professional development, as indicated by the qualitative findings. According to this research, training also helps students hone their interpersonal and professional skills, which are crucial for their future employment. Participants' knowledge, practices, and professional community were positively impacted, and their potential in the training workplaces was enhanced, by the direct impacts of training content emphasis, active learning, and follow-up. Perceived knowledge, practice, professional, and interpersonal skills had a significant influence on students' practice and learning outcomes, which in turn affected the effectiveness of the training programs. Findings from this research have important implications for professional development and the acquiring of practical skills among university seniors. In addition, senior-year students at universities may benefit greatly from internships and other forms of professional training to hone their interpersonal and professional competence. Nevertheless, in order to determine the efficacy of professional training in enhancing career skills and 21st-century skills, longitudinal studies with more representative samples are required.

Enhancing EFL Students’ Writing Skills Through Blogging in Indonesian Vocational High School

This study examines the effectiveness of Web Blog (WB) practices in enhancing the foreign language (FL) writing skills of vocational high school students in Indonesia. Digital learning, especially web-learning based blog (WB) has been proven advantageous to enhance the second and foreign language skills of Senior High school and university students in Indonesia. However, little research to date has explored whether Web Blog practices are fruitful for vocational high school learners in foreign language (FL) contexts, a population characterized by low competence levels, naughty adolescents, and few opportunities to engage with the FL. This study involved a tenth-grade class (N=18) who participated in a pre-test, received WB-based instruction, and then completed a post-test. The findings revealed significant improvements in students’ writing, as evidenced by higher post-test scores in unity, completeness, coherence, and spatial order. The implications of these results suggest that incorporating WB into FL instruction can effectively enhance the writing skills of vocational high school students, providing them with greater opportunity for peer collaboration and teacher-led conferences.

Nonmedical Use of Stimulants Among Students in Jordan: A Nationwide Study.

Nonmedical use (NMU) of stimulants is an increasingly common phenomenon worldwide. Motivated by enhancing academic performance, peer pressure, and seeking pleasure, students in the Middle East are thought to be a high-risk population. This is especially important in times when the political instability in the region facilitates the production and trafficking of such substances. This study aimed to unveil the burden of NMU of stimulants and examine associated correlates among senior high school and university students in Jordan. We describe a cross-sectional study of senior high school and university students in Jordan assessing NMU of stimulants. Data were collected between January and April of 2022 through a survey, which was distributed online leading to a google forms page. The survey queried sociodemographic characteristics, history of NMU of stimulants, use of other illicit substances, attitudes toward NMU of stimulants, as well as a mental health assessment. A total of 8739 students completed the survey (mean age of 20.40 ± 2.45 years), of which 5.1% reported a lifetime NMU of stimulants. Fenethylline (Captagon) was the most widely reported stimulant (2.6%). Living in the southern region, being diagnosed with a personality disorder, and using concomitant illicit substances were associated with the NMU of stimulants. The NMU of CNS stimulants, especially fenethylline, is prevalent in Jordan. More surveillance ought to be heeded toward the southern borders of Jordan. Students who use stimulants for academic reasons must be made aware of the potential consequences of the NMU of stimulants.

Validity and reliability of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale Short Form in Indonesian non-clinical population.

Emotion dysregulation is a transdiagnostic marker for vulnerability and has high comorbidity rates across various range of disorders among adolescents and young adults, highlighting the crucial need for precise assessment tools to recognize its significant impact on well-being. The Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale Short Form (DERS-SF) is a comprehensive instrument designed to measure the ability to regulate emotion. This study aimed to investigate the psychometric properties of DERS-SF among the non-clinical population, particularly high school and university students in Indonesia. A total of 738 senior high school and university students completed the Indonesian version of DERS-SF and standard questionnaires to assess its validity, consisting of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS), the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) for young adults and the Children Depression Inventory (CDI) for adolescents. Three models were examined in factorial validity tests using confirmatory factor analysis. The results showed that DERS-SF had an overall good internal consistency with Cronbach's alpha coefficient of.89 for the 18-item version,.90 for the 17-item version, and.91 for the 15-item version. Test-retest reliability was moderate with a value of.67. In addition, it had good satisfactory content as shown by item content validity index (I-CVI) = .96 and scale content validity index (S-CVI) = .83, as well as convergent validity. All subscales scores showed a positive and strong correlation with DASS, BDI-II, and CDI except awareness. Based on confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), the correlated 6-factor model excluding item number 6, and the 5-factor model excluding awareness were suitable to use in non-clinical populations. This study established the removal of the awareness subscale in the DERS-SF Indonesian version, resulting in better reliability and validity than the original version with complete subscales.

Enhancing career adaptability in college students: a Tai Chi-based sports intervention study.

This research explores the impact of Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese martial art, on the career adaptability of college students, utilizing a quasi-experimental design. With the increasing complexities in the transition from school to work, effective interventions that address both psychological and vocational needs are essential. The study involved 70 senior college students, randomly assigned to either an intervention group that participated in an organized 8-week Tai Chi program based on positive youth development (PYD) or a control group with no intervention. Results indicated significant improvements in the intervention group in terms of both career adaptability and satisfaction of basic psychological needs, compared to the control group. Mediation analysis revealed that the increase in career adaptability induced by intervention was mediated by the satisfaction of basic psychological needs, underscoring the effectiveness of Tai Chi as a holistic intervention tool. This study contributes to the field by demonstrating that physical activity, particularly one embedded with deep cultural and philosophical significance like Tai Chi, can effectively enhance the career adaptability of college students. It advocates for the inclusion of PYD-based physical practices in developmental interventions aimed at preparing youth for the challenges of the modern workforce.

Exploring the Effects of Academic Achievement, Class Engagement, and its Motivations on University Students' Mental Well-being

&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Education in the modern era expects institutions to help students to thrive. Not only may class engagement improve academic performance, but it may also enhance students' well-being. This study investigated class engagement and its motivation and academic achievements’ effect on university students’ mental well-being. 231 university students, with a mean age of 21.46, participated in this study. About 65% were senior students, and average GPA was 3.46 (SD = 0.32). For measurements, General Class Engagement Scale, Motivations for Class Engagement Scale, and Warwick-Edinburg Mental Well-being Short Form was employed. Academic achievement was measured by GPA. For data analysis, Pearson correlation analysis and regression analyses were conducted. Results show that class engagement, its motivations, academic achievement, and mental well-being were all positively correlated. Moreover, class engagement and its motivations positively predicted mental well-being. However, GPA was non-significant. Hence, in a group of mostly senior university students, class engagement was more significant than academic achievement regarding their mental well-being. Furthermore, about 91% of this study’s participants were honor students (above 3 GPA). Therefore, being academically successful may not always be enough to be happy and well. However, educators may help students by emphasizing class engagement.&lt;/p&gt;