Student Attitudes Research Articles

Evaluating the impact of a 2-week Peer Enhanced E-Placement (PEEP) on pre-registration physiotherapy students’ attitudes, self-perceived confidence, and competence in delivering telerehabilitation.

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about rapid digital transformation of physiotherapy practice and education. Previous studies have suggested a lack of knowledge, beliefs, and clinical acceptance of telerehabilitation as barriers to implementation and sustainability of telerehabilitation. Providing pre-registration specific teaching and practical experience of telerehabilitation may improve physiotherapy student confidence and competence in delivering telerehabilitation and support clinical acceptance of telerehabilitation in practice. A 2-week Peer Enhanced E-Placement (PEEP) was developed and evaluated to explore its impact on third year physiotherapy student attitudes, and perceived competence and confidence in delivering telerehabilitation. Students completed a Likert scale questionnaire, immediately pre and post the PEEP placement, rating their perceived confidence and competence in four key areas of telerehabilitation: assessment, intervention, communication, and problem solving. In addition, students participated in group discussions to explore the impact of the PEEP on their attitudes towards telerehabilitation. 59 students completed the PEEP, 49 (mean age 25±6.6 years, 41% male) completed both the pre and post placement questionnaire. 55 students participated in group discussions (n=8). Following the PEEP, self-perceived confidence and competence increased in all four key areas assessed. Analysis of the group discussions identified three core themes: Prior experience and assumptions of telerehabilitation, Opportunities and barriers, and Experience of the PEEP. Participation in a 2-week PEEP had a positive impact on physiotherapy student confidence and perceived competence in delivering telerehabilitation. Student attitudes towards telerehabilitation generally improved, with increased acceptance and recognition of its clinical value for physiotherapy practice. Students’ concerns echoed those of clinicians identified in prior research related to the opportunities and barriers facing telerehabilitation. The intensive structure of the PEEP, peer interaction and simulation appeared to positively impact on outcomes related to confidence and acceptance of telerehabilitation. Further research is required to understand and evaluate the effectiveness of pre-registration telerehabilitation training as a means of preparing students for practice and supporting sustainability of telerehabilitation in the post-COVID era.

A cross-sectional study of university students’ awareness, knowledge, and attitudes on organ donation and transplantation in Northern Cyprus

Background: Understanding the knowledge and attitudes of university students regarding organ transplantation and donation is crucial, as these students can significantly influence public opinion and behavior. This study aims to assess the knowledge and attitudes of North Cyprus University students towards organ transplantation and donation. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 400 students from Northern Cyprus University, divided into medical and social science faculties. A structured questionnaire was utilized to assess their knowledge and attitudes towards organ transplantation and donation. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and effect size calculations were employed for data analysis. Results: Among the 400 students, 27% demonstrated sufficient knowledge of organ transplantation, and 62.7% had positive views on organ donation. Willingness to donate was expressed by 37% as living donors and 64% as deceased donors. There were no significant differences in knowledge and attitudes between medical and social science students. Factors such as sex, marital status, faculty, and contact with individuals with end-stage organ failure did not significantly influence the knowledge and attitudes. Conclusions: This study highlights the necessity for educational interventions and awareness campaigns to improve understanding and attitudes towards organ donation among Northern Cyprus University students. Incorporating organ donation education into university curricula, providing accurate online information, addressing misconceptions, and promoting awareness of donation centers and transplant hospitals are essential steps to mitigate organ shortages. Public engagement should be encouraged to foster a supportive environment for organ donation.

Features of the value-semantic sphere of personality in students prone to using psychoactive substances

The article is devoted to the study of the value-semantic sphere of the personality of students who are prone to the use of psychoactive substances. The importance of timely organization of corrective work to overcome addictive behavior is noted. The article examines the factors determining the occurrence of dependent behavior, the classification of motives for the formation of dependent forms of personality behavior in college age. Theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of the emergence of addictive forms of personality behavior are considered. The empirical part of the study describes the structure, methods and results of the study of the student's personality attitude to psychoactive substances. The relationship between value-semantic characteristics and attitude to psychoactive substances has been established.

ACADEMIC WRITING 2.0: STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS ON ACADEMIC WRITING WITH BLENDED LEARNING MODE

This research explores students' perceptions of implementing a Blended Learning model in an academic writing course to address challenges in foreign language academic writing. 40 respondents participated, and mixed-methods, including WEBLEI Survey and Case Study 2.0 frameworks, were employed. Data collection involved tests, surveys, asynchronous interviews, and Focus Group Discussions. Statistical analysis indicated positive student attitudes, with mean scores for Interaction, Access, Response, and Result on the WEBLEI Scale being 3.85, 4.12, 4.07, and 4.10, respectively. Results suggest that students benefitted from flexibility in learning processes, access to learning, satisfaction with the learning environment, and pace of learning in the Blended Learning model.

Peningkatan Sikap Positif Matematis Siswa Melalui Pendekatan Matematika Realistik (PMR)

The purpose of this study was to determine: The aim of this research is to find out: 1) increasing students' positive attitudes towards mathematics through the Realistic Mathematics Approach. The main objective of this research is to determine the increase in students' positive attitudes towards mathematics with the Realistic Mathematics Approach (PMR). Apart from that, the process of solving positive attitude questions was also seen by students who were given a Realistic Mathematics Approach. Based on the results of research conducted by previous researchers, the average positive attitude gain score for students who were given the Realistic Mathematics Approach (PMR) was 0.523, higher than that of students who were given conventional learning, which was 0.388. The results of this research show that the average increase in positive attitudes of students who were given real learning was higher than students who were given regular learning.

Upaya Penumbuhan Empati pada Guru IPS dalam Meningkatkan Sikap Peduli Sosial Siswa Kelas VII di MTs Binaya Ilmi Wongsorejo Banyuwangi

The attitude of social care is important for every student to have with the existence of students' concern for their environment will make students a good person. Social care attitude is a person's attitude to help each other and help others who are in trouble. This study aims to (1) Describe the Efforts to Cultivate Empathy in Social Studies Teachers in Improving the Social Care Attitudes of Class VII Students at MTs Binaya Ilmi Wongsorejo Banyuwangi Academic Year 2023/2024, (2) Describe the Supporting and Inhibiting Factors of Social Studies Teachers in Improving Social Care Attitudes of Class VII Students at MTs Binaya Ilmi Wongsorejo Banyuwangi Academic Year 2023/2024 (3) Describe the Impact of Efforts to Cultivate Empathy in Social Studies Teachers in Improving Social Care Attitudes of Class VII Students at MTs Binaya Ilmi Wongsorejo Banyuwangi Academic Year 2023/2024. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study research type. Data collection techniques in this study include observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis technique uses an inductive method which is divided into 4 steps: (1) Data Collection, (2) Data Condensation, (3) Data Presentation, (4) Conclusion. From the results of the study found that (1) Efforts to cultivate empathy in social studies teachers in improving the social care attitude of seventh grade students by providing exemplary, habituation and socialization. (2) Supporting factors in improving the social care attitude of students with the existence of socialization activities during morning apples, community service, fundraising and charity activities. While the inhibiting factors are students playing excessive gadgets, the existence of customs that have thickened in students and social change. (3) The impact of empathy cultivation efforts on social studies teachers in improving the social care attitude of seventh grade students is that students become enthusiastic when the teacher tells them to wipe the blackboard, students are able to be kind to other students and students have a good helping attitude.

Jordanian nursing students' knowledge and attitudes of corneal donation.

A high success rate of corneal transplants is evident. However, there is still a lack of corneal grafts available to meet demand, largely because donors are reluctant to donate. Given their critical role in future healthcare teaching and advocacy. There has not been much research on Jordanian nursing students' perspectives on corneal donation, so it's critical to identify and eliminate any obstacles. This study aims to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of Jordanian nursing students concerning corneal donation. A cross-sectional, descriptive design was used to recruit (n=440) nursing students from four Jordanian universities. A self-reported questionnaire was used to obtain data on knowledge and attitudes regarding corneal donation. The average age of senior nursing students was (M=23.07, SD=3.63) years. Varying levels of understanding were revealed amongst university students toward corneal donation items. Generally, good attitude of nursing students toward corneal donation (M=34.1, SD=8.1). Weak positive relationship was found between total knowledge scores and age (r=0.141, p=0.003) while there is no significant relationship between age and total attitude score (r=0.031, p=0.552). Age was found to be a significant predictor (B=0.01, Beta=0.12, t=2.07, p=0.04). Also, the educational level of fathers is a significant positive predictor (Beta=0.128, p=0.008) for the total attitude scores among nursing students. Limited awareness of corneal donation, highlighting the need for focused educational interventions to improve their comprehension.

Does an Attendance Policy Positively Impact Staff and Student Wellbeing? A Case Study Exploring Attitudes Toward a University of Surrey Attendance Policy

ABSTRACT This investigation reviews the University of Surrey’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (SHTM) attendance policy, requiring students to meet the Senior Personal Tutor (SPT) to determine reasons for absences and to provide support for the student. Research was conducted to achieve four objectives; to understand student and staff attitudes toward the attendance policy, to identify reasons for student absence, to evaluate the effectiveness of registers as a tool for wellbeing intervention and to evaluate the impact of the policy on staff wellbeing. A qualitative approach assessed staff and student views of the policy and findings connect student absences with staff and student wellbeing, indicating that attendance monitoring can improve a student’s sense of belonging. The study provides a framework for using learning analytics to support student and staff wellbeing, draws attention to the role of the SPT and contributes to literature connecting student attendance with staff and student wellbeing.

Upaya Pembentukan Sikap Sosial Melalui Pendidikan Karakter Siswa Kelas VIII Di SMP Negeri 1 Kalidawir

Today’s young generation is starting to lose their social attitudes. Likewise, what happened at SMP Negeri 1 Kalidawir, where the majority of students had poor attitudes, such as lack of politeness, lack of discipline, lack of concern for others, and lack of responbility. The focus of this research is (1) Implementation of character education at SMP Negeri 1 Kalidawir Tulungagung, (2) How social attitudes are formed through character education for class VIII students at SMP Negeri 1 Kalidawir Tulungagung, (3) What are the obstacles that occur during the process of forming social attitudes through character education for class VIII studens at SMP Negeri 1 Kalidawir Tulungagung, (4) What is the impact of character education on the social attitudes of class VIII students at SMP Negeri 1 Kalidawir Tulungagung. This study used descriptive qualitative method. The results obtained from this research are (1) Implementation of character education is carried out during guidance counseling for students and during the learning process in class. (2) Efforts to form social attitudes are made by accuctoming students to be honest, disiplined, responsible, polite and caring. (3) Obstacles that occur during the process of forming social attitudesinclude differences in student character, family fakctors, and the influence pf the social environment. (4) the impact of charakter education in the form of positive impacts which include decreasing student violation points, improving student behavior and improving student social attitudes; as well as negative impacts in the form of students who are still not doing well

Machine Learning Algorithms for Attitude Prediction From Arabic Text: Detecting Student Attitude Towards Online Learning

Due to its flexibility, accessibility and the increasing importance of digital literacy, online learning has gained priority in the last few years. However, several challenges have led students to resist it. Predicting students’ attitudes towards online learning could assist educators and educational institutions in addressing these challenges and enhancing its effectiveness. This paper presents a Learning Attitude Prediction Model (LAPM) that can detect students’ attitudes from their informal Arabic texts. To generate the desired LAPM, five machine learning algorithms and three different approaches for text representation are employed. In addition, handling stop words is another important issue when dealing with informal Arabic text. Two scenarios are commonly adopted: preserving and eliminating stop words. The best result was obtained when using a support vector machine (SVM) classifier coupled with the term frequency-inverse document frequency (TF-IDF) approach and preserving stop-words, achieving an F1-score of 85.4%. Therefore, an effective LAPM could be developed to predict students’ attitudes. Using LAPM, educators and educational institutions can monitor students’ attitudes toward online learning and provide personalized support to individual students. Consequently, an enhancement in student satisfaction and an improvement in academic achievement could be achieved.

University Students’ Attitudes Affecting Their engrossments in Physical Education Activities in a University in China

Recent advances in technology have dramatically changed students' lifestyles, diverting their attention away from physical activity. This study examines students' attitudes towards physical activity and its impact on engrossments in a Chinese university. Using a description-comparation-correlation study design, a questionnaire was used, adapted from previous studies by Zeng et al. and Khan et al. The sample consisted of selected first-year to third-year students from a Chinese university. Statistical analysis including percentage, weighted mean, standard deviation, T-test, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation were used to interpret the data. Through questionnaires, background information on students' gender, grade, age, and course choices were collected, as well as data on their attitudes and engagement with physical activity. The results showed that students' attitudes towards physical activity showed intermediate levels in terms of motivation, determination and goal setting, and these attitudes significantly influenced how engaged they were in physical activity. The study found that although most students have a moderate level of commitment to physical education activities, the importance, motivation and expectations they place on these activities have a significant impact on their participation. In particular, students' motivation and determination have a strong impact on their engagement in physical activity. In addition, gender, age, grade, and course choice did not significantly differ in student attitudes and engagement. Based on these findings, the study makes recommendations such as strengthening physical education teacher training, adopting interactive games and team-building activities to increase student engagement, and encouraging cooperation and teamwork among students. These strategies aim to improve students' attitudes and participation in physical activity, thereby promoting their physical health and overall development.

ATTITUDE OF GIRL STUDENTS TOWARDS AGRICULTURAL ENTPRENEURSHIP

India is one of the most populated country in the world. It has third largest entrepreneurial ecosystem in the world. Agricultural entrepreneurship has wide scope in India. India has around 63 million enterprises, of which 11.4% are agricultural enterprises. Out of total enterprises, only 20% are women-owned. Entrepreneurial activities related to food processing, value addition, custom hiring services can generate employment for youth and reduce unemployment. Agricultural entrepreneurship provides huge scope to women to tap their entrepreneurial potential. It is crucial to enhance their attitude towards entrepreneurship to mainstream them in this sector. With this consideration, the present study was undertaken to investigate the attitude of girl students towards the agricultural entrepreneurship. It was conducted in Anand Agricultural University. 50 final year undergraduate girl students were randomly selected for the study. The responses were collected using specially designed interview schedule. It is found that majority of the girl students had highly favorable attitude towards agricultural entrepreneurship. Academic performance, Annual family income, Family type, agricultural entrepreneurship workshop was found positively significant. Locality was found positively related and academic performance was found negatively significant with the attitude of girl students towards entrepreneurship.

ATTITUDE OF STUDENTS TOWARDS HIGHER EDUCATION

Education is vital for students as it offers specialized knowledge and skills crucial for career success and personal development. It gives critical thinking, problem-solving abilities and Strength. Additionally, it provides networking opportunities, promotes diversity and encourages research and innovation. Higher education enhances earning potential, facilitates social mobility and contributes to societal progress. Hence, considering the importance of these characteristics and review of past research studies, an attempt has been made in this investigation to ascertain the relationship between profile of students and their attitude towards higher education so that this study entitled "attitude of students towards higher education" was undertaken in middle Gujarat. A sample of 60 students was taken from Anand agriculture University, Gujarat. The data were collected with the help of google form. The result found that majority of the students had high attitude towards higher education and out of seven independent variables one variables viz. academic performance were found to be positive and highly significantly correlated with attitude towards higher education.

СОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАНИЕ ПАТРИОТИЧЕСКОГО ВОСПИТАНИЯ ОБУЧАЮЩИХСЯ В СОВРЕМЕННОЙ ШКОЛЕ

Fostering patriotic feelings in students is one of the tasks of moral education, which includes instilling love for loved ones, for school, for one’s home, for one’s home street, for one’s hometown and one’s home country. The article discusses the basic principles of patriotic education. The author iden-tifies the main levels of patriotism and conditions for the formation and development of patriotic traits and student attitudes

Knowledge, attitude and practice towards sunscreen use among undergraduate medical students in a tertiary care teaching hospital in south India: a cross-sectional study

Background: This study was done to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of medical undergraduate students toward the usage of sunscreen as protective measures against ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among the undergraduate medical students in a tertiary care teaching hospital in South India. A pre-designed and validated questionnaire containing 13 questions was used to assess knowledge, attitude and practice. The filled KAP questionnaires were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: A total of 100 medical students participated in our study. The mean age of respondents was 19.9±0.73 years. Half of the study participants (50%) were aware of the association between long term sun exposure and skin cancer. Only 17.5% of students were aware of the correct quantity of sunscreen to be used for effective sun protection.65% of respondents did not apply the sunscreen product 30 minutes prior to sun exposure. Only 40% of students could name at least 1 ingredient in sunscreen. Reapplication rates were 39.1% among respondents. Conclusions: This study indicated that the awareness and level of knowledge of sunscreen use is not adequate among the medical personnel, thus requiring health education programs to emphasize the importance of regular and correct sunscreen use. It is imperative that the medical students are adequately informed regarding sunscreen benefits and skin cancer prevention as they form the future healthcare system.

Awareness, Attitude, and Perception of Postgraduate Students towards Plagiarism

Objective. To examine the level of awareness, attitude, and perception towards Plagiarism amongst postgraduate students of Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University, Jind- Haryana. Method. A well-structured questionnaire was administered to 150 postgraduate university students. The sample of students was mixed irrespective of disciplines including science, humanities, and social sciences. Results. The present study results show a lack of awareness among postgraduate students about plagiarism and its consequences in India. As of now, it is a cognizable offence and the study results reveal the general attitude prevailing among the Indian postgraduate students about plagiarism. Conclusions. In the present study, we have addressed many important issues. The University Grants Commission, the apex authority of higher education in India, and the individual universities have to come together to develop a mechanism to create awareness among postgraduate students about plagiarism, its consequences, and remedies. This awareness drive has to be periodic in nature and success can be achieved by delivering awareness among the postgraduate students in particular and students of higher education in general.

Evaluation of knowledge, attitude and practices of second year MBBS students about over the counter drugs

Background: The utilization of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs among medical students during academic exams has raised concerns about health risks and potential implications. This cross-sectional study aimed to estimate the prevalence of OTC drug utilization among medical students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using pre-validated questionnaire. The data obtained was tabulated, analysed and the results were calculated in percentages.150 students had participated in this study of which 100 were selected by simple random sampling. Results: The use of OTC drugs was common amongst undergraduate students. Majority of students (92%) who participated in the study had used OTC drugs at some point in their life. Commonly used OTCs were antacids (73%) and the most common indications for use of OTCs was cough and cold (92%). 87% of students preferred OTC drugs due to ease and convenience while 44% preferred OTC drugs due to lack of time to consult the doctor. Doctors (32.3%) followed by family and friends; textbook/journals were found to be the most common source of information on OTC drugs. Conclusions: A tendency to choose self-medication over doctor’s consultation by most of the undergraduate medical students was consistently seen in the present study. This unrestrained use of OTC drugs certainly possesses several health risks. Awareness should be created among undergraduate medical students to restrict the use of OTC drugs and efforts should be undertaken to increase the sale of drugs without prescription.

ATTITUDE OF AGRICULTURE STUDENTS TOWARDS AGRIPRENEURSHIP: DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A SCALE

Agripreneurship is doing business in agriculture or taking entrepreneurship in agriculture. Attitude is defined as the degree of positive or negative affect associated with some psychological object. The main objective of the study was to develop a scale on Attitude of agricultural students towards agripreneurship. In present study 'Scale Product Method' was used which is combination of Thurston's technique of equal appearing interval scale for selection of the items and Likert's technique of summated rating for ascertaining the response on the scale as proposed by Eysenck and Crown (1949). The statements, thus selected were edited on the basis of the criteria suggested by Edward (1969) and finally, 60 statements were selected. A schedule of 60 items was sent through 'Google forms' via email and whatsapp as well as through direct personal contacts to 140 experts working in the discipline of Agricultural extension of SAUs of Gujarat and other states. The judges were requested to sort out 60 statements on 11 point continuum from 'most unfavorable' to 'most favorable'. Out of them, 75 judges were responded. Based on Thurstone and Chave (1928) criteria in addition to Q as a basis for rejecting the statements in scales constructed by equal appearing interval scale method. Accordingly, when two or more items had the same scale values, those items having lowest Q values were selected. Thus, 24 statements were finally selected to constitute the attitude scale. A split-half technique was used to measure the reliability of the scale and the reliability coefficient was 0.82. The validity of the scale was also proved as per experts' judgments.

Incorporating face-to-face and online learning features to propose blended learning framework for Post-COVID classrooms in India

PurposeThis study examines learner readiness and satisfaction with blended learning systems in India’s post-vaccine classrooms, focusing on the relationship between face-to-face (F2F), online learning (OL), and blended learning (BL) indicators and identifying which predictors within these systems most significantly affect learners’ satisfaction (LS).Design/methodology/approachAn online survey was conducted with 451 students from both public and private universities in India. The data were analyzed using factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis, followed by multiple regression to test the hypotheses.FindingsThe findings reveal a significant positive correlation between learners’ satisfaction and online learning and blended learning, with β values of 28.3 and 27.2, bearing a p-value of 0.000. In contrast, face-to-face (F2F) learning was insignificant, with a β value of 0.070 and a p-value of 0.119. These insights underscore the effectiveness of online and blended learning formats in enhancing learner satisfaction in higher education while also suggesting a re-evaluation of the role of traditional F2F learning methods. The research supports the integration of online learning in higher education due to its balanced mix of teacher-led and student-centered instruction, alongside the practical benefits of reduced travel costs and access to independent study resources.Practical implicationsThis study provides insights into student perceptions and attitudes towards blended learning in India’s post-vaccine classrooms. It highlights the importance of tailoring blended learning strategies to meet colleges’ and universities’ diverse learning needs and goals in this evolving context. The findings serve as a valuable resource for educators and administrators, aiding in designing effective blended learning frameworks suited explicitly for higher education in India.Originality/valueWhile there is extensive literature on F2F, OL, and BL, limited research compares these learning approaches and their impact on learner satisfaction within the Indian higher education context. This study fills this gap by providing valuable insights for shaping educational strategies in India’s post-vaccine classrooms.

Nutritional Education Using Edutaiment Methods to Improve Clean and Healthy Living Behavior During the Covid-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has an impact on clean and healthy living behaviors. This affects the improvement of clean living behavior and healthy behavior in a balanced manner so as to prevent exposure to covid-19. The purpose of this service is to increase students' knowledge, attitudes and behavior about PHBS and washing hands using soap with running water, which is used in this service, namely the edutaiment method. The educational method was carried out directly with edutainment to students of Muhammadyah 03 Junior High School for 30 minutes. To assess the success of education, pretests and post tests were conducted. The results of 19 students of SMP Muhammadyah 3 Medan Selayang, Medan City. The number of student participants who took part in the pretest and post test obtained a value for the pretest in the good category of 10.5% while in the moderate category of 89.5% and the value obtained by the post test in the good category 94.7% while in the moderate category 5.3%. The change in value in the good category increased by 85.2% and in the moderate category decreased by 84.2%. The interest of students to implement hand washing is very large, so that the counseling is easily accepted and can create a positive attitude towards the message conveyed which affects the behavior of students.