Student Life Research Articles

The Impact of Affectionate Communication and Emotional Intelligence on Sexual Stress Among College Women

Stress is a pervasive challenge in the lives of college students, with women experiencing higher stress levels than men. This study investigates the unique stress experiences of college women, particularly in the context of sexual stress. Using affection exchange theory (AET; Floyd, 2002) as a theoretical framework, trait affection and emotional intelligence are examined as predictors of sexual stress. Using survey data collected from U.S. college women (N = 337), results indicated that higher levels of both trait affection and emotional intelligence were associated with lower sexual stress. Additionally, emotional intelligence partially mediated the relationship between trait affection and sexual stress. Future research should explore sexual stress in diverse populations and consider additional factors such as previous trauma and hormonal responses to stress. Overall, this research sheds light on an under examined area and underscores the importance of addressing sexual stress in the college population.

Fostering college students’ mental well-being: the impact of social networking site utilization on emotion management and regulation

With the widespread proliferation of the Internet, social networking sites have increasingly become integrated into the daily lives of university students, leading to a growing reliance on these platforms. Several studies have suggested that this emotional dependence on social networking sites stems from unmet psychological needs. Meanwhile, social rejection has been identified as a prevalent phenomenon that exacerbates the deficiency of individual psychological needs. However, existing research on aspect-level sentiment analysis among college students within social networking sites faces challenges such as inadequate feature extraction, ineffective handling of data noise, and the neglect of complex interactions in multimodal data. To address these issues, this paper introduces a novel approach, the Multi-Granular View Dynamic Fusion Model (MVDFM), developed from both coarse-grained and fine-grained perspectives. MVDFM extracts multi-granular view features from textual and visual content, incorporating a dynamic gating self-attention mechanism. Additionally, it proposes a three-view decomposition higher-order pooling mechanism for a two-stage dynamic fusion of these features. Experimental results demonstrate the model’s effectiveness, achieving accuracy and F1 values of 78.78% and 74.48% on the Twitter-2015 dataset, and 73.89% and 72.47% on the Twitter-2017 dataset, respectively. This efficient supervision enables the extraction of deep semantic information from multimodal data generated by college students on social networking sites. The model adeptly mines pertinent information related to target aspect-based words, enhancing the efficacy of aspect-level emotion prediction. Furthermore, it facilitates an effective exploration of the intricate interplay between social rejection, monitoring on social networking sites, the fear of missing out, and dependence on social networking sites, ultimately aiding university students in regulating their emotional management.

The impact of COVID-19 anxiety on the academic motivation, life-orientation, and meaning in life of university students

Despite the formal declaration of the end of the global health emergency related to COVID-19, the disease continues to pose significant challenges worldwide. This study addresses the gap in existing literature regarding the impact of COVID-19 anxiety on university students during the peak of the pandemic. Specifically, it examined how COVID-19 anxiety influenced the meaning in life, life orientation, and academic motivation; variables that are known predictors of student success and their overall well-being. Conducted as a non-experimental quantitative cross-sectional study, data were collected from 557 participants selected through purposive sampling. The research used the Coronavirus Pandemic Anxiety Scale, Academic Motivation Scale, Revised Life Orientation Test, and the Meaning in Life Questionnaire to gather relevant data. Findings reveal that COVID-19 anxiety has a negative influence on academic motivation, presence of meaning, and life orientation. The results also indicate a positive relationship between COVID-19 anxiety and the search for meaning in life. These findings not only enhance the understanding of the pandemic's adverse impacts on university students but also provide a basis for future interventions and strategies by educational stakeholders and policymakers aimed at mitigating these effects.

내현적 자기애 성향 대학생의 대인관계 유능성 향상을 위한 자기자비 프로그램 개발 및 효과

Objectives The purposes of this study is to develop a self-compassion program to improve the competence of college students with covert narcissism tendencies and to verify its effectiveness. Methods For this purpose, applications were received from 20 participants, mainly from universities in the J region, and 10 each were randomly assigned to the experimental group and the control group. The experimental group underwent a self-compassion program twice a week, 90 minutes each session, for a total of 8 sessions. To verify the effectiveness of the program, pre-, post-, and follow-up tests were conducted on the covert narcissism, self-compassion, and interpersonal competence variables. Results First, the self-compassion program was developed according to the program development model procedure, and the content and structure of the program were appropriate to achieve the goal. Second, the self-compassion program alleviated the covert narcissism of college students prone to covert narcissism and improved self-compassion and interpersonal competence. Conclusions It was verified that self-compassion training was helpful for improving interpersonal competence by promoting self-compassion and alleviating covert narcissism among college students with icovert narcissism tendencies who complained of difficulties in interpersonal relationships. Therefore, it is expected that it will have a positive impact not only on the college life of college students with covert narcissism tendencies, but also on their lives as adults in society in the future.

La formación en habilidades socioemocionales como un potenciador de la satisfacción con la vida en universitarios

The present work evaluates the impact of a training strategy based on Emotional Education, on the level of satisfaction with life of university students, an aspect strongly related to personal factors that can influence teaching and learning processes. This was carried out through a study with an empirical-analytical approach, quantitative type, quasi-experimental methodology with pretest-posttest measurements in a final sample of 151 students from undergraduate programs at a university in the department of Boyacá, Colombia. The Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), a sociodemographic sheet and a session evaluation questionnaire were used. The results show a significant improvement in the level of satisfaction with life in three of the elements analyzed with the instrument, particularly a tendency was found for men to present higher scores. The importance of including socio-emotional skills in professional training processes is recognized, considering that they are a contribution to the construction of society and the well-being of the university population.

Transitioning to Adult Life for Students With Intellectual Disability in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Literature Review

Although transition services for individuals with intellectual disability (ID) in Saudi Arabia are required by special education law and regulations, no literature synthesizes peer-reviewed studies focused on transition services for individuals with ID in Saudi Arabia. The purpose of this systematic literature review was to describe the peer-reviewed studies that have been published in English and Arabic over the past 15 years (2008–2023) related to transition services for individuals with ID in Saudi Arabia, the period in which the Saudi Arabian government has provided a new focus on the needs of individuals with disabilities. Our search yielded 22 studies that met the inclusion criteria for this systematic review. Results were discussed in terms of the lack of research focused on transition services and the lack of transition services available for individuals with ID in Saudi Arabia. A discussion of the limitations of this study, as well as the implications for future research, are provided.

Woven: the intersections of disability and doctoral study, and the lives of students who navigate these intersections

Purpose This paper aims to understand the experiences of disabled doctoral students at one Aotearoa New Zealand University, identifying barriers to accessibility and meaningful participation, and enabling practices. Design/methodology/approach This research was underpinned by the social model of disability and used an explanatory sequential mixed methods approach. A survey comprising closed and freeform questions was distributed to all doctoral students. From the 64 respondents, 12 also took part in an unstructured, narrative interview. Data were analysed using a combination of methods: descriptive statistics, thematic analysis and poetic inquiry. Findings Findings are presented mainly as data poetry. The poems centre on complexities faced by disabled doctoral students, and articulate challenges, enabling practices and possibilities for the future encountered by students in this study. Findings are additionally supported with quotes from narrative interviews, open-ended survey questions and descriptive data analysis. Originality/value The poetic inquiry approach gives voice to the collective experiences of disabled students. The poetic texts bear witness to the intersections of disability, impairment, chronic illness, neurodiversity and doctoral study, and the lives of students who navigate these intersections. These poems voice and seek to be lightning-rods for social change.

MSU — my love!

The article is a generalized analysis of students’ opinions about Moscow University, which they expressed within the study “Moscow State University through the Eyes of Students at the Faculty of Sociology” conducted at the Faculty of Sociology. This study was dedicated to the 270th anniversary of Moscow University. The purpose of the study was to create a holistic view of students’ attitudes to Moscow University, its mission in the development of Russia and Russian science, as well as their own life trajectories, based on the analysis of students’ opinions on the criteria for choosing a university, on various aspects of the educational process and employment prospects. The responses analyzed in the article are a vivid demonstration of the fact that Moscow University has played and continues to play a special role in the lives of students. It is the students who are the main characters of this article. Young people expressed their opinions on why they chose Moscow State University, what factors influenced their choice, how their education is conducted, and how their alma mater influences their life strategies. Instead of a conclusion, the article includes two extraordinary essays that describe the students’ path to admission, their impressions of their studies, as well as their expectations, aspirations, and hopes.

The relationship between body mass index (BMI) and quality of life in Iranian primary school students in Tehran, Iran

The relationship between body mass index (BMI) and quality of life in Iranian primary school students in Tehran, Iran

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Today’s Student Life

AI has profoundly impacted the lives of students by transforming various aspects of their education and daily activities. AI can be a very useful learning tool in a variety of contexts. Students can access learning materials tailored to their needs and learning styles, resulting in more effective learning. AI also speeds up evaluation and scoring. However, there are also issues to contend with, such as the dangers of relying on technology, problems with data privacy, and the possibility of a decline in social interaction. This article discusses the impact of AI on college students and its implications for the future of higher education. The rapid development of technology has made the emergence of the millennial era where technology has become the need of every individual, especially youth and women in the millennial era who are faced with technological advancements, so it is required to always sort out every information obtained, in order to prevent the occurrence of bad impacts because access between the worlds is easy to obtain so that it can be a weapon for irresponsible people to attack an area from the next generation. The purpose of this study is to find out the various impacts of technological developments.

COVID-19 mental health impacts on academic engagement: a study on students of Egypt and India

Purpose This study aims to investigate the association between COVID-19-related fear and academic engagement, perceived stress and life satisfaction among college students in two countries – Egypt in Africa and India in Asia, during the pandemic. The study also aims to analyze the moderating role of gender in these relationships. Design/methodology/approach Structural equation modeling was used to analyze data collected from 1,125 college students from India and 1,145 college students from Egypt. Findings Positive correlations were found between fear of COVID-19 and perceived stress among the college students of Egypt and India, while negative correlations were found between fear of COVID-19 and both student engagement and life satisfaction. The strength of these relationships was found to be stronger in the Egyptian sample compared to the Indian sample. Gender was found to be a significant factor in the relationships between the variables studied. In the Indian sample, female respondents appeared to experience more mental health concerns and academic impacts than male respondents. In the Egyptian sample, however, the gender effects varied for the different relationships between the fear of COVID-19 and the other chosen variables. Originality/value The results emphasize the need to reevaluate and monitor policies and resources to promote positive mental health among adolescents, especially during times of crisis. The study stands among the pioneers that investigated a comparative study of two countries to check the mental health impacts on the study engagement during the pandemic.

Prediction and treatment of joint injuries in basketball training based on improved regression algorithm from the perspective of sports biomechanics

With the increasing popularity of basketball, especially in collegiate competitions like the University Basketball Super League, the sport has become a significant part of student life. The intensity of basketball training and competition has risen, necessitating athletes to have enhanced physical capabilities to meet modern demands. This heightened physical confrontation often leads to various injuries, with joint injuries being particularly common and impactful. This study integrates sports biomechanics with machine learning to address the prediction and treatment of joint injuries in basketball training. By employing an improved regression algorithm and leveraging high-performance computing, we have experimentally analyzed the prediction of joint injuries and proposed effective solutions. Our results indicate that the difference between the highest and lowest predicted residual values for the Back Propagation (BP) model was 0.92, and for the Extreme Learning Machine (ELM) regression model was 0.87. Notably, the improved ELM regression model demonstrated a reduced residual difference of 0.43. This improvement suggests that the enhanced ELM regression model offers superior prediction accuracy for joint injuries in basketball training and provides more comprehensive monitoring of athletes’ physical health, thereby supporting the advancement of basketball training programs.

Between “Storm” and “Privilege”: The Unequal Impact of Online Learning In the Pandemic and its Consequences Among Romanian Graduates

ABSTRACTThe COVID‐19 pandemic impacted the lives of students around the world, forcing them to study remotely through online learning. This article uses 60 in‐depth interviews with students from four Romanian universities (Iasi, Galati, Brasov and Cluj‐Napoca) who had recently completed 3‐year degrees to analyse the impact of remote learning on the lives of Romanian graduates, taking into account inequalities in their living standards. This research contributes to the literature on higher education by analysing the unequal experiences of these graduates and how they have been affected in educational, emotional and professional terms, both during and after the pandemic. The findings show that despite the scarcity and absence of face‐to‐face learning, the students used resilience to overcome this period and graduate, albeit with clear differences: those in rural areas are still suffering severe consequences, while those in urban areas are enjoying the “privilege” conferred on them by their status. The conclusions highlight inequalities and reflect on the (dis)advantages of online learning in students' lives.

How Emotional Intelligence Influences Students' Life Satisfaction During University Lockdown: The Chain Mediating Effect of Interpersonal Competence and Anxiety.

Students' life satisfaction is an essential reflection of their well-being, particularly during challenging times. The COVID-19 pandemic, a global catastrophe, has had an immeasurably negative impact on individuals' daily lives. It has also provided an opportunity to investigate the factors contributing to students' life satisfaction during such difficult times. Considering the unique characteristics of these university students, the current study examines the impact of emotional intelligence (EI) on students' life satisfaction, as well as the direct and sequential mediating effects of interpersonal competence and anxiety on this relationship. A total of 297 university students in Shanghai, China, participated in the study. All participants were recruited online during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022. Four well-established questionnaires were utilized to assess students' trait emotional intelligence, interpersonal competence, anxiety, and life satisfaction. The findings indicate that interpersonal competence significantly mediates the relationship between EI and life satisfaction. Although anxiety does not significantly mediate this relationship, it plays a notable role in the sequential mediating effect involving interpersonal competence and anxiety. The study reveals that nurturing students' EI can significantly enhance their interpersonal competence, which can reduce anxiety and ultimately increase their self-reported life satisfaction.

Exploring The Impact and Challenges of Chatgpt on Future Primary and Secondary Education from The Perspective of Current Normal Students

Nowadays, the application of ChatGPT has received widespread attention, but there are still shortcomings at the education level. This article explores the impact and challenges of ChatGPT on future primary and secondary education from the perspective of current normal school students through a survey questionnaire method. The analysis shows that ChatGPT has penetrated the lives of normal students as a commonly used tool. Most respondents believe that ChatGPT will have a positive impact on primary and secondary education. However, regarding the educational evaluation of ChatGPT and the dependence of students on ChatGPT, respondents expressed deep concerns. Based on this, this article suggests that teachers should check the generated content and then integrate it into their curriculum design and use ChatGPT to automatically generate multi-form teaching resources. Teachers can use ChatGPT as a language companion for students' foreign language learning, but they must grasp the time for students to interact with artificial intelligence. Teachers should guide students in the use of ChatGPT, teach students to face the generated content, think from different angles, and form critical thinking. Teachers should educate students on ethics in the teaching process, emphasizing the importance of academic integrity, and at the same time, enriching the ways of evaluating students to ensure the fairness of the examination.

Can virtual reality technology be used for empathy education in medical students: a randomized case-control study

BackgroundEmpathy is an important factor in the doctor-patient relationship, but mental illness is more difficult to understand than other diseases. Besides traditional skills, virtual reality (VR) has been identified as a promising tool in empathy education. This study aimed to investigate the ability of empathy enhancement, the feasibility of depression education, and the changes in thoughts and attitudes in medical students through a single VR experience.MethodsWe recruited medical students and randomly assigned them to two groups based on their completed Interpersonal Response Index scores. Two sets of VR systems were provided; the intervention group experienced the daily life of the depressed medical student, while the control group experienced the general medical student scenario. The improvement of empathy was assessed using the Jefferson Scale of Empathy-Health Professional Students (JSE-HPS), and the change of attitude was assessed through the Implicit Association Test. In addition, other questionnaires were used to evaluate the user experience of this VR system, and correlation analysis was conducted to examine the association between the use of VR and changes in the JSE and IAT scores.ResultsA total of 59 medical students were enrolled in this study. The intervention group showed a significant increase in the perspective-taking (pre: mean 5.817, SD 0.536; post: mean 5.947, SD 0.620; P = .03) and compassionate care (pre: mean 5.546, SD 0.581; post: mean 5.721, SD 0.629; P = .01) domains of the JSE score and a significant decrease in the standing in the patient’s shoes (SP) domain (pre: mean 3.583, SD 1.253; post: mean 2.967, SD 1.252; P = .002). The Pearson correlation analysis found a significant positive correlation between the JSE score with immersion aspect (r = .308, P = .049) and presence aspect (r = .415, P = .01), and we also found a significant negative correlation between the IAT score and presence aspect (r=-.333, P = .04).ConclusionsThis study is the first randomized case-control study to investigate the effect of two different versions of VR on empathy development toward depression for medical students. Although the single VR experience was unable to induce a great improvement in empathy or attitude, the VR system could help medical students enhance their understanding of depressive disorders.Trial registrationThis trial was retrospectively registered in the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR) (21/03/2024, ACTRN12624000297527). https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=386683&isReview=true.

An Exploration of Innovation of Social Practice Model of Ideological and Political Courses in Colleges and Universities

Promoting the innovation and reform of ideological and political courses in colleges and universities with a social practice model is not only the basic requirement for colleges and universities to do a good job in the teaching of ideological and political courses in the new era but also the internal requirement for deepening the reform of ideological and political education in the new era and implementing the fundamental task of “cultivating morality and cultivating people.” At the same time, innovating the social practice mode of ideological and political course is helpful to solve the problems existing in ideological and political education in the past, and integrate the core connotation and spiritual concept of ideological and political education into the ideological life of college students. Based on this, this paper analyzes the basic mode of social practice of ideological and political courses in colleges and universities, and elaborates the direction and strategy of innovative social practice mode of ideological and political courses, to improve the effectiveness of ideological and political courses and promote the sustainable development of ideological and political education.

Comprehensive Wellness in University Life: An Analysis of Student Services and Their Impact on Quality of Life

Higher education regulatory bodies establish that universities should promote cultural, sports, mental health, and psycho-pedagogical programs. However, these initiatives are usually limited to satisfying minimum quality requirements, without delving into a true promotion of these areas. This study aimed to determine the relationship between university welfare services and students' quality of life. For this purpose, the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Methodology (PLS-SEM) was used with a sample of 253 university students from a Peruvian public university, to whom a questionnaire validated by specialists was applied. The results revealed that dropout and graduation promotion influence emotional well-being, mental health affects emotional well-being, the promotion of university life affects personal, physical, and social well-being, and the lack of scholarships and economic support negatively influences emotional well-being. In conclusion, college wellness services are key to improving the quality of life of college students who are prone to suffering from academic stress and frustration. Received: 2 June 2024 / Accepted: 29 October 2024 / Published: 05 November 2024

Academic Performance, Health and Support Needs: Comparing Foster Care Alumni and Peers in Higher Education in Norway.

The completion rates of higher education are low among young adults with a history of foster care. Understanding how students from foster care alumni fare is imperative for facilitating attainment and preventing drop-out. The aim of this study was to compare students from foster care alumni and the general student population by examining (1) sociodemographic characteristics, academic functioning and need for special assistance; (2) contextual factors important for student life; and (3) mental and somatic health, loneliness, life satisfaction and use of cannabis and alcohol. Data comprised self-reports from the Norwegian national survey Students' Health and Well-being Study 2022. Reports from foster care alumni students (n = 508) were compared to those of the general student sample (n = 59,036). Compared to the general sample, twice as many foster care alumni students reported receiving or needing special assistance in their studies. Moreover, they reported substantially higher economic burden than their student peers, by higher frequency of work income, more financial worries, and less parental financial support. Foster care alumni students also reported a higher load of informal care responsibilities, poorer mental and somatic health, more loneliness and lower life satisfaction. Foster care alumni students fare comparably well in terms of grades and study progression despite the reported economic burden and impaired health and well-being. As these are factors shown to impact study completion, policies need to be put in place to ensure that care-experienced students receive adequate support through their young adulthood and specifically in higher education.

The impact of alcohol consumption on the quality of life of college students: a study from three Slovak universities

Alcohol consumption can influence an individual's quality of life, with the impact varying based on several factors such as the amount of alcohol consumed, frequency of consumption, individual tolerance, and overall health. Slovakia is among the countries with the highest incidence of liver cirrhosis in the world, with alcohol representing a significant risk factor. Therefore, it is important to identify at-risk groups and the potential impact of various factors. The primary objective of this study is to examine the relationship between alcohol consumption and quality of life among college students in the Slovak Universities. A cross-sectional study was conducted in December 2021 and January 2022. The study included college students with an average age of 22.3 years. Participants were surveyed about their alcohol consumption and quality of life using the standardized Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D) questionnaires. These questionnaires were distributed through online school systems. In the study, 88.7% of the students reported drinking alcohol. A low AUDIT score was recorded for 67.1% of the total participants (2573 students). A medium score was found in 23.3% of the participants (893 students). High scores were identified in 2.4% of the participants (92 students), and very high scores were found in 2.2% of the total participants (86 students). Mild pain was reported in 33.8% of cases, while moderate pain was reported in 5.2% of cases. Mild depression and anxiety were reported in 31.1% of the cases, and moderate depression and anxiety were reported in 13.5% of the cases. There is a statistically significant relationship between AUDIT and EuroQOL variables (p < 0.001). This suggests that the association between alcohol use (measured by AUDIT) and health-related quality of life (measured by EuroQOL) is unlikely to be due to chance. Higher alcohol consumption was associated with a poorer quality of life in Slovak college students. Our results suggest a meaningful connection between alcohol consumption behaviors and overall quality of life, highlighting the potential impact of alcohol use on health outcomes. Further research is warranted to explore the nature and causality of this relationship, which could inform interventions aimed at improving health-related quality of life through alcohol use reduction strategies. The association between higher alcohol consumption and poorer quality of life in Slovak college students raises important questions about causality and the complex interplay between alcohol consumption and one’s overall well-being. The significant relationship between higher alcohol consumption and poorer quality of life suggests the need for targeted public health interventions aimed at reducing alcohol consumption among college students. Programs focusing on awareness and education about the negative impacts of excessive drinking could be implemented to promote healthier lifestyles.