Private University Students Research Articles

Entrepreneurial Education and Intention as a Panacea for Sustainable Development Goals: Evidenced Among Public and Private University Students in Southwest, Nigeria

The study was carried out to investigate the impact and also compare the motivational impact level of sustainable entrepreneurship education on sustainable entrepreneurial intention among public and Private University Undergraduate in Southwest, Nigeria. It adopted survey research design, a sample size of 3,542 out of 26,898 university undergraduates from the selected Public and private universities in Ogun, Osun, and Oyo States were selected. Primary data was sourced using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics was adopted to get the mean and standard deviation of the constructs for the variable under investigation, while Mann-Whitney U-test was used to examine the differences in the impact level and Linear Regression was used to analyse the impact of sustainable entrepreneurship education of sustainable entrepreneurial intention. Findings showed that sustainable entrepreneurship education have significant impact (F1, 3540 = 21187.94; R<sup>2</sup> = 0.8568; P < 0.0000) on Sustainable Entrepreneurial intentions. Also, the public Universities (μ<SUB>R</SUB>=1584.96) students have more of motivational impact level in terms of sustainable entrepreneurship education compared to students in private Universities (μ<SUB>R</SUB>=2035.35). The study recommends based on its findings that the Federal government should also contribute towards putting in place infrastructure for entrepreneurial and skill acquisition in private Universities.

Research on the Academic Growth and Engineering Ability Cultivation of Students in Private Universities Based on the Concept of “CDIO-F”

Research on the Academic Growth and Engineering Ability Cultivation of Students in Private Universities Based on the Concept of “CDIO-F”

Hardiness personality and mental health of financially-struggling medical students in private universities in China: the intervening roles of coping styles and gender

BackgroundChinese adolescents are at higher risk of depression, especially the mental health problems of financially disadvantaged medical students, which are significantly higher than those in other age groups, which brings great challenges to the mental health workers in universities.Methods1,280 medical students with a family poverty background in China completed a questionnaire on hardiness personality, coping style and mental health. After descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analysis between hardiness personality, coping style and mental health levels, we tested the mediation of coping style and the moderating effects of gender.ResultsHardiness personality significantly positively affected the financially-struggling medical student’s mental health level. Positive coping style had a significant positive impact on hardiness personality and mental health level, while negative coping style had a significant negative effect on mental health level. Positive coping and negative coping are the mediators between financially-struggling medical students’ hardy personalities and mental health levels. In medical students with a family poverty background, gender plays a regulatory role in coping style and mental health levels. In medical students with a family poverty background, gender plays a moderate role in coping style and mental health levels.ConclusionThis study adds some knowledge about the effects of hardiness personality on individual mental health. It makes new recommendations for improving the mental health status of vulnerable groups, while it can support future investigations by scholars and educators on how to improve the mental health of students under learning and financial-related stress.

The Power of Celebrity Endorsements: Examining the BarenBliss Brand Image among TikTok Users

The purpose of this study is to ascertain how the Barenbliss brand is impacted by the visibility, credibility, attraction, and power of celebrity endorsers among Lubuklinggau Private University TikTok users. With a sample of 150 students who used the TikTok app, the study's population consisted of all enrolled private university students, or roughly 2057 students. The Smart PLS 3 analysis tool is used in this study's quantitative data processing methodology. The study's findings indicate that, first, the visibility variable of celebrity endorsers has no effect on the Barenbliss brand image; second, credibility positively affects brand image; and third, attraction has no effect on brand image. Brand Image, fourth, demonstrates that strength has a significant impact on brand image; fifth, it has positive significance because the t-statistic value of Visibility (X1) and Credibility (X2) on Brand Image (Y) is t-count greater than t-table; sixth, it has positive significance because the t-statistic value of Attraction (X3) and Power (X4) on Brand Image (Y) is greater; seventh, it is negative because the t-statistic value is smaller than the t-table; ninth, it is positive because the t-statistic value is smaller than the t-table; and, for testing all variables X against variable Y, significant positive results are obtained because the t-value-statistics is greater than the t-table.

تحولات التعلم الإلكتروني: كيف يشكل طلاب العلاقات العامة والإعلام رؤيتهم للتعلم في العصر الرقمي

This research addresses the transformations in e-learning and their impact on public relations and media students in the digital age. The study shows special interest in how students receive this type of education and the challenges they face, in addition to the impact of variables such as gender, type of university, and academic level on their attitudes. By analyzing the data collected from students of public and private universities, the results reveal significant differences in acceptance and preferences between different groups, providing valuable signals for developing more effective educational programs that respond to the needs and expectations of this category of students.

An investigative study on the causes of depression and the coping strategies among clinical medical students in private universities in North Central Nigeria

BackgroundDepression is among known mental health conditions and students in schools of medicine are not immune to it. In this investigative study, 211 clinical medical students of two private universities from North-Central Nigeria were examined on depression prevalence, the contributory factors and their coping strategies.MethodsThe Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9), the Medical Student’s Stressor Questionnaire (MSSQ) and identified coping strategies according to Coping Oriented to Problems Experienced Inventory (COPE) were instruments of data collection.ResultsThe results were obtained by both descriptive analysis and test of association between some categorical variables. The depression prevalence amongst the participants was 159 (75.4%). Females (124 (78.0%)) were more depressed than males (35 (22.0%)). Factors identified as contributing to depression were the heavy academic workload (124 (78.5%)), insufficient family time (93 (58.1%)) and financial constraints (54 (34.0%)). The most utilized method of coping with their stress was engaging on social media (133 (84.2%)), followed by talking with relatives or friends (99 (62.7%)) and use of recreational drugs (20 (12.8%)). The findings from this study have shown that more than three-quarters of the respondents suffered from varying degrees of depression from mild, 63 (29.9%), moderate, 53 (25.1%) to severe, 43 (20.4%).ConclusionsThe heavy academic workload was a major source of depression. Colleges of Medicine should take pro-active steps towards their students’ mental health and academic workload should be well spaced to reduce the stress imposed by the frequency of examinations.

PERCEPTION OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ABOUT DIDECTIC TEACHING AMONG PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COLLEGES

Didactic teaching remains the dominant pedagogical approach in many educational institutions worldwide, including Pakistan. This study aimed to assess and compare the perceptions of students and teachers regarding didactic teaching in public and private colleges in Lahore, Pakistan. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from January to July 2024, involving 152 participants (95 students and 57 teachers) from public and private colleges in Lahore. Participants were selected using stratified random sampling. Data were collected through a structured, pre-tested questionnaire assessing demographic characteristics, perceptions of didactic teaching, and preferences for interactive teaching methods. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 26.0. Chi-square and t-tests were employed to compare perceptions between groups, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05. Results: The majority of teachers (68.4%) favored didactic teaching, particularly for syllabus coverage in limited timeframes. In contrast, only 42.1% of students found didactic teaching effective, with significant differences between public (54%) and private (36.4%) college students (p < 0.05). Furthermore, 70.5% of students preferred interactive teaching methods such as group discussions and problem-solving activities, compared to 36.8% of teachers (p < 0.05). Private college participants, both students and teachers, showed a higher preference for interactive methods compared to their public counterparts (p < 0.05). Conclusion: This study highlights a significant divide between students' and teachers' perceptions of didactic teaching in public and private colleges. While teachers, particularly in public colleges, defend didactic teaching as efficient, students, especially in private colleges, express a clear preference for interactive methods. These findings suggest the need for reforms in Pakistan’s higher education system to integrate more interactive teaching approaches while maintaining the efficiency of didactic methods, especially in public institutions.

A phenomenographic look at accounting students’ learning during the Covid-19 pandemic

ABSTRACT The objective was to understand how the learning of Brazilian accounting students at different stages of their training was experienced throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. A phenomenographic study was conducted with thirteen undergraduate students in Accounting, from public and private universities that adopted emergency remote teaching. Among the results, an explanatory structure was created based on descriptive categories that emerged from the data. The results contribute to the understanding of the learning context experienced, mainly the study environment experienced by the students investigated: online remote teaching accessed from home, marked by an abrupt transition, the unpreparedness of professors and students, distractions, emotional impacts, lack of infrastructure by students, and harm to learning in a country where graduation represents a possibility of social advancement. They also explain how this reconfigured the learning context, which problems in the face-to-face educational process persisted in online remote teaching, and how this learning context translated into negative consequences for the learning of students who experienced online remote teaching throughout the pandemic. At the end, reflections and a research agenda are recommended to address the described problems.

Inclusive Policies and the Permanence of Students with Disabilities in Higher Education 2024

The situations of disability of students in public and private universities in Ecuador and the use of inclusive policies represent a point of analysis and institutional application worthy of research. Through the implementation and evaluation of these policies, it is intended to guarantee equitable access to education, while promoting an inclusive academic environment. The research aimed to determine the relationship between inclusive policies and the permanence of students with disabilities at the University of Guayaquil during the fiscal period 2023, through a quantitative approach, non-experimental design, correlational scope, and cross-sectional section. The adaptation of perception instruments on inclusive policies and student permanence was used, which were validated by experts in addition to establishing adequate reliability indices, for a total sample of 113 students. Among its results, it evidenced a medium perception of inclusive policies with 56.64% by students, about their application in higher education institutions; in relation to the perception of student permanence, a mean perception of 62.83% by students corresponded. Likewise, a positive and significant relationship was denoted between both inclusive policies and the permanence of students with disabilities in the university. In conclusion, as the application of inclusive policies is perceived, the permanence of students with disabilities is guaranteed.

Influence of the covid-19 pandemic on the education and academic performance of university students

Purpose: Investigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the higher education through the perception of Brazilian undergraduates. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 1006 students of public and private universities. Data collection happened between September-December 2020 with an online questionnaire addressing socioeconomic characteristics, use of anxiolytics/antidepressants and issues related to the course. Data were analyzed using Poisson regression (α = 5%). Results: Most students (68.7%) perceived an impact on their education and reported a high satisfaction with the course (62.2%). Age (OR = 0.98, 95%CI: 0.96 – 0.99), residing in the northern region of the country (OR= 1.26, 95%CI: 1.06 – 1.50), enrollment at a public university (OR= 1.28, 95%CI: 1.17 – 1.40) and lower satisfaction with the course (OR= 1.13, 95%CI: 1.04 – 1.23) were associated with the perception of impact. Regarding self-rated performance in the courses, 41.7% students reported a very low/low performance. A family income of up to two times the monthly minimum wage (OR= 0.68, 95% CI: 0.48 – 0.97), residing in the northeastern region of the country (OR= 0.68, 95% CI: 0.48 – 0.97) and lower satisfaction with the course (OR= 0.36, 95% CI: 0.23 – 0.53) were associated with this outcome. Conclusions: The pandemic negatively affected two thirds of undergraduates, especially the younger, from the northern region, public universities and those less satisfied with the course. Nearly forty percent of students rated their academic performance during the pandemic as very low/low, especially those with a low family income, from the northeastern region and those less satisfied with the course.

Evaluating Online Purchase Intentions among Malaysian Private University Students: The Role of Perceived Risk, and Trust in Online Vendors

Evaluating Online Purchase Intentions among Malaysian Private University Students: The Role of Perceived Risk, and Trust in Online Vendors

Determinants of financial well-being for emerging adults: the moderating effect of financial risk tolerance

PurposeThis study explores the determinants of financial well-being (FW) among emerging adults and investigates the moderating role of financial risk tolerance in the relationship between financial capability and financial behavior.Design/methodology/approachIn total, 257 useable data were collected from federal and private university students, representing Emirati emerging adults aged 18 to 29. The analysis employed a structural equation model through AMOS 17.0.FindingsStructural modeling results show that gender, monthly expenses, financial literacy and financial socialization influence financial capability and financial capability impacts both financial behavior and FW. Financial risk tolerance moderates the relationship between financial capability and financial behavior.Practical implicationsThis study offers insights useful for policymakers, industry players and educators seeking to address financial literacy, financial capability and financial behavior to enhance the FW of emerging adults.Originality/valueThe study sheds light on the intricate yet comprehensive FW model of emerging adults in a non-Western context. The study also offers a new, more complex view of the function of financial literacy and financial socialization in financial capability. Combining family financial socialization and risk-return theories in an organic viewpoint allows for a more in-depth examination of a critical distinction between the role of literacy and socialization in shaping attitude and behavior and its function as a platform for financial discourse, which can inform how educational efforts and social platforms can be leveraged to improve financial acumen and FW.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/IJSE-08-2023-0668

Determinants Of English Language Anxiety With Respect To Educational Background Among Undergraduate University Students: A Comparative Study

A large group of English language students especially students belonging to all educational levels are anxious in language education progression. Several studies have deduced that anxiety can be an obstacle to success in second or foreign language learning. The purpose of this study was to compare language anxiety of different educational[1] background in Pakistani education system. The research undermines a quantitative research methodology follows a deductive approach. For this research, the target population was undergraduate students of different educational backgrounds of private University. The sampling technique for this research was Purposive Sampling. The sample size for this study was 349 whereas; the data was collected through primary sources. The collected data was then analyzed through Pearson Correlation tests, T tests. The reliability of the data was analyzed through Cronbach Alpha. Since this study was a comparative study, in this regard the research paper attempted to compare the test anxiety of students of Matric system with the Cambridge System. Essentially, there is a very slight difference in the levels of language anxiety between matric and Cambridge students of Private Universities of Karachi. Like previous conducted research this study also revealed that nonnative language especially in higher level i.e. in university level is the most anxiety exasperating second language skill.

IMPACT OF BLENDED LEARNING ON ACQUISITION OF ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE AT UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL IN PAKISTAN

Blended Learning (BL), is a teaching approach that integrates face-to-face instruction with interactive online tools and resources. The research study was conducted to analyze students’ satisfaction with approach of Blended Learning in the second language learning classrooms. The research study’s objectives were to find out the impact of blended learning on the students’ speaking practice and to find out impact of Blended Learning on students’ listening practice. The simple random sampling technique was used in this study. In this regard, the data was collected from 317 undergraduate ESL students of different private and government universities in Lahore. After collection, data was encrypted in SPSS software version 22. The descriptive analysis of the collected data shows that most of the ESL students found BL supportive and helpful in learning English language and shows a positive attitude toward BL. The results offered important information from results of current investigation in reaching the conclusion wherein findings show that varying percentages of the students expressed their diverse sentiments regarding the blended learning as compared to the traditional classroom environments.

Impact of university attractiveness on sustainable institute: An empirical study of Indian higher educational institutes

The current paper explores the constructs of private university's attractiveness that help in the long-term sustainability. In the current study, 900 students of different private universities of India were approached to fill the questionnaire. The data was collected via a survey method and stratified random sampling method. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. Sixty-two statements relevant to twelve constructs in the study were included in the self-administered questionnaire. A discriminant validity was scrutinized by using Heterotrait-Monototrait (HTMT) ratio of correlations. The findings indicate that in the Indian context, the primary antecedents of university attractiveness are faculty and student publications and research excellence, course diversity, student diversity, and institute branding and promotion, placements, alumni and curriculum. Consequential factual information derived from this scientific research has practical implications for national policymakers and governing bodies of higher education institutions. Building sustainable institutes constitutes the primary focus of our study. Hence, educational institution proprietors and the higher education ministry of a nation should consult it to establish solid groundwork for future educated members of society and to inform their policy decisions. This is one of the very few research that empirically tested the relationship between university attractiveness and sustainable institute in the Indian higher education context. The results indicate that university attractiveness impact the sustainable institute which in turn results in good admissions and the brand value To conclude, the teachers can help the young students to achieve great heights in their career by ensuring the development of a sustainable higher education system.

Private University Students' Perspectives on Happy School: Building a 3P Plus Model Based on the UNESCO 3P Model

Quality education for all is a key goal among the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs), directly tied to SDG Goal 4, with an emphasis on quality education, equity, and the promotion of lifelong learning opportunities. Based on UNESCO's "3P" model of people, process, and place, this study expands the understanding of quality education from the perspective of student happiness. The purpose of this study is to answer the question of whether the factors that contribute to university students' happiness are similar to the 3P model. Are there any additional 3P model characteristics that are particularly interesting to college students, beyond those included in the 3P model? By conducting in-depth interviews with students, the study explores and tests these hypotheses, contributing additional elements to the 3P model. Afterward, the quantitative results also contribute to validating the research by expanding the survey scope to 169 students. These findings led to a 3P plus framework adapted for college students. The study does not only provide empirical insight into the components of well-being in schools but also proposes a model that can inform educational practices and policies that promote student happiness.

Influencing Factors on University Choice Decision Making among Students in Private Universities: A Empirical Review

As the process of popularisation of higher education continues to advance in China and the age-appropriate population of higher education gradually declines, the well-developed private universities will confront even more fierce competition for student sources.The study of the factors influencing students' university choice decision-making is not only conducive to private universities' comprehension of students' demands, which can provide information for the enrollment and development of private universities, but also has a superior reference for the optimisation of individual students' decision-making on private university choice.

Preparedness and Anxiety of Dental Students in the Transition from Preclinical to Clinical Practice

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the preparedness and anxiety levels of dental students transitioning to clinical practice and to examine the effects of sex, university, and observations. Material and Method: A total of 182 students (58 male, 124 female) transitioning from preclinical to clinic participated in the study. The survey consisted of sections covering socio-demographic data, students' opinions on their preparedness for clinical practice, anxiety levels measured by the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and confidence levels in various skill areas. Spearman's Rank correlation test was used for correlation analysis, while the Mann Whitney-U test for pairwise group comparisons. Results: No differences were found in preparedness between sexes, but males exhibited significantly higher confidence in various dental skills. Conversely, females reported significantly higher levels of state and trait anxiety. State university students (n=48) reported heightened workload expectations and elevated levels of state and trait anxiety. Conversely, private university students (n=134) demonstrated increased confidence and preparedness in dental practice-related knowledge and skills. Students who participated in observations (n=96) had lower preparedness and confidence levels in several dental areas, coupled with higher trait anxiety levels, compared to their peers who did not participate in observations (n=86). Finally, STAI scores were positively correlated with workload, negatively correlated with knowledge, skills, and confidence. Conclusion: Sex, school, and observation status have an impact on students' preparedness for clinical education, anxiety, and confidence in their professional abilities. Therefore, assessments and orientation programs that take these aspects into account can benefit students at this time of change.

Feeling of Insecurity and Level of Tolerance among University Students

The purpose of the present study was to explore whether there is any relation between insecurity feeling and tolerance level of university students as a function of types of university, study year and family structure. This study was conducted on 240 respondents purposively selected from different areas of the Chittagong district. The Bangla version of Insecurity Questionnaire and Tolerance level scale used indicated that private university students showed more insecurity than public university students (F = 229.06, df = 1, 228, p < .001), First year students had more insecurity than Second-Fourth year and MS students (F = 15.04, df = 2, 228, p < .001). A significant interaction effect was found between types of university and study year (F = 04.04, df = 2, 228, p < .02) and types of university and family structure (F = 8.39, df = 1, 228, p < .01) in insecurity feeling. On the other hand, students in public universities showed more tolerance level than private university students (F = 341.78, df = 1, 228, p < .001), MS students had more tolerance level than First year and Second year to Fourth year students (F = 7.13, df = 2, 228, p <.001). A significant interaction effect was found between types of university and study year (F = 13.08, df = 2, 228, p < .001) in tolerance level. Finally, result also showed significant negative correlation between insecurity and tolerance level (r = -.64, p < .01). The Chittagong Univ. J. B. Sci., Vol. 10(1&2):15-29, 2020.

Lower perceived stress among physically active elite private university students with higher levels of gratitude.

Elite private universities have high stress levels, particularly for underrepresented populations. While physical activity and gratitude can both reduce stress, independent effects from gratitude and interaction effects between physical activity and gratitude on stress are insufficiently explored. Our study investigated these effects among undergraduates at elite private universities. Undergraduates (n = 145) completed an online survey in Fall 2022. Moderate-high physical activity levels were reported by 96.19% of the sample. No significant interaction effect between physical activity and gratitude was seen nor a significant main effect of physical activity on perceived stress. A significant main effect of gratitude on perceived stress [F (2, 99) = 16.732, p < .001, ω2 = .253] was found with higher perceived stress among participants with low compared to moderate (p = .001) or high gratitude (p < .001). Gratitude exerted an independent, significant effect on perceived stress among elite university undergraduates and could be used as an additional healthy coping mechanism along with physical activity to combat stress.