Private University Students Research Articles

The Relationship Between Gameful Experience and Online Mobile Gaming Adoption “An empirical study on Egyptian private university students”

The Relationship Between Gameful Experience and Online Mobile Gaming Adoption “An empirical study on Egyptian private university students”

The Effectiveness of Technology Enhanced Assessment in Malaysian Higher Education for Medical Students

Technology-enhanced assessment (TEA) means all types of assessments that use technological aid either online or offline, either during or after learning with the objective of improving or assessing the process of learning. Aims: This study assessed the effectiveness and influence of TEA on the academic performance of medical students in a Malaysian private university. A cross-sectional study was conducted and convenience sampling was applied to recruit participants. A validated online questionnaire was used and the participants were required to report their demographic characteristics, academic performance before and after using TEA, and their attitudes towards the TEA. Paired-t-test was performed to assess the difference in medical students’ mean CGPA before and after using TEA. Study findings showed that medical students have positive attitudes towards TEA and believe that TEA offers value to their learning. TEA was found to have a positive impact on the academic performance by which there is a significance difference in medical students’ mean CGPA before and after using TEA (p0.05). TEA is an effective tool that can enhance the learning process among medical students. Nevertheless, the sample studied need to be more diverse to be able to generalize the results for all medical students along different universities and countries.

Failure Factors of Medical Students in Private and Public Sector Medical Colleges of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtoonkwa

Failure Factors of Medical Students in Private and Public Sector Medical Colleges of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtoonkwa

Types of Conflicts Faced by Students at University Level in Islamabad/ Rawalpindi: An Exploratory Study

Conflicts are everywhere in life and can have both constructive and destructive consequences. The present research explored the types of conflict and conflict management strategies adopted by university students in Islamabad and Rawalpindi based on the stated objectives. The objectives of the present study were 1) to investigate the types of conflicts faced by students, 2) to identify Conflict Management Strategies adopted by university students to manage their conflicts, and 3) to develop guidelines for conflict mechanisms. A quantitative research design was used. The population of the study was all public and private university students of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Nine public and private universities in Islamabad and four public and private universities in Rawalpindi were selected for the sample selection. A simple “random sampling technique” was used to select samples from private and public universities in Islamabad/Rawalpindi. The questionnaire was developed and distributed among M.Phil. and Ph.D. Scholars of private /public universities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi to collect data. Data was stored in tables and analyzed by using SPSS 24. The study findings showed that most respondents agreed that they are having Interpersonal conflicts regarding personality. In contrast, most of the respondents agreed that they have obligations. Hence, it is recommended that students be encouraged to seek out and use university resources such as counselling and mediation services to help manage conflicts.

Student Engagement with Teacher Written Corrective Feedback among Chinese Private College Students of Varying Language Proficiencies

While the efficacy of teacher written corrective feedback (WCF) has been extensively explored, a research gap exists in examining the disparities in how low-proficiency (LP) and high-proficiency (HP) students receive such feedback in second language (L2) writing. Through an analysis of five writing tasks distributed over a 16-week course, this research explored the affective, behavioral, and cognitive dimensions of student engagement with WCF. Six Chinese EFL sophomores, three designated as LP and three as HP students, were selected through purposive sampling. Data collection methods included analysis of students’ L2 writing tasks and stimulated recall sessions. The findings illustrate varying engagement patterns, highlighting LP students’ frustrations and HP students’ reflective and constructive interactions with feedback. These patterns are interpreted through the lens of sociocultural, social cognitive, student engagement, and complex dynamic systems theories, offering a multifaceted framework for understanding the influence of WCF on L2 writing proficiency. These findings also contribute to language learning pedagogy by highlighting the importance of tailored feedback strategies that address the comprehensive dimensions of student engagement to enhance the pedagogical effectiveness of WCF in fostering language proficiency and engagement in EFL settings.

Influence of student factors on entrepreneurial intentions: Evidence from Nigeria

Purpose – This study aims to identify the factors influencing entrepreneurial intentions among private university students in South-West Nigeria, and to determine their significance.Methodology – The study population consisted of final-year students from the Faculty/College of Business and Social Sciences across 11 selected private universities in South-West, Nigeria, offering entrepreneurship courses. This study used a sample of 623 students. Data were collected using a self-developed instrument with a reliability coefficient of 0.847 for student-related factors and 0.80 a entrepreneurial intentions. The Relative Significance Index (RSI) and multiple regression analyses were used.Findings – The results revealed that most students perceived several factors as influential on entrepreneurial intention. The key factors were students’ personal factors, family history, technical abilities, and parental attitude. Despite recognizing these influences, many students lacked the skills to solve challenges and effectively utilized technical literature and other information sources. Multiple regression analysis indicated that student parental attitude, student personal factors, and technical abilities significantly influenced entrepreneurial intentions.Implications – This study highlights the importance of enhancing students' personal factors, technical abilities, and parental attitudes to foster entrepreneurial intention. Educational institutions and policymakers should focus on these areas to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset among students.Originality – This study provides empirical evidence on the determinants of entrepreneurial intentions among private university students in Nigeria, contributing to a broader understanding of how personal, familial, and technical factors shape entrepreneurial aspirations.

Perceptions of Undergraduate Students with Hearing Impairments (HI) Pertaining to their Job Placement

This research aims to investigate the perceptions of undergraduate students with hearing impairments regarding their job placement. The study is descriptive in nature and conducted through questionnaires. The main objective of this study is to compare the problems that male and female undergraduate students with impaired hearing face regarding their job placement. For this purpose, data was collected from 78 students of private and public sector universities in Lahore through convenient sampling. The variables related to students’ perceptions were mainly demanded, job readiness, employment, and barriers. The collected data is then tabulated and analyzed through SPSS. The findings revealed that the pupils with Hearing Impairments (HI) faced difficulties in getting a job, as they considered their impairments to be a great barrier

Undergraduate Students’ Readiness Toward English Medium Instruction In Higher Studies In Bangladesh: A Comparison Of Possibilities Of Public And Private Universities’ Internationalization

Assessing students’ readiness for English Medium Instruction (EMI) is crucial for understanding the efficacy of EMI as a pathway to internationalization in non-native English-speaking higher education contexts. This study investigates undergraduate students’ readiness for EMI in higher education in Bangladesh, compares the preparedness of students of public and private universities. The objective is to assess how readiness—defined by perceived ability, engagement, attitudes toward EMI, and perceived challenges—varies across different academic years and institutional types. Using a cross-sectional correlational design, data were collected from 267 undergraduate students from public and private universities through a structured survey questionnaire. Key variables included perceived ability to succeed in EMI (PASE), attitude towards EMI and internationalization (ATEI), learning engagement of students in EMI (LESE), and perceived challenges of facing EMI (PCFE). Independent samples t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and multiple regression analyses were employed. Results showed no significant differences in EMI readiness across the four academic years, meaning that progression in readiness is limited despite increased exposure to EMI. The t-test revealed significant differences only in perceived challenges (PCFE) between public and private universities, with private university students reporting higher challenges. Regression analysis indicated that PASE, ATEI, and PCFE significantly predicted LESE, with ATEI having the strongest impact on learning engagement. These findings suggest that sustained exposure to EMI alone may be insufficient to enhance readiness, especially without institutional language support and resources. Therefore, universities must take care of the strategic goals of internationalization in higher education.

The Silent Struggle-imposter Syndrome and Its Influence on Self-efficacy and Academic Performance- A Study on MBA Students in Private University

The Silent Struggle-imposter Syndrome and Its Influence on Self-efficacy and Academic Performance- A Study on MBA Students in Private University

Curse or a Blessing: Excessive Use of ChatGPT in Academia

This research study provides a comprehensive analysis of excessive use of ChatGPT in academia which started a debate that either the excessive use of ChatGPT in academia is a blessing or a curse. Recently, the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) like ChatGPT had dramatically enhanced the human and computer interaction by offering the unparalleled accessibility and convenience. The study has measured the potential factors of academia which caused the excessive use of ChatGPT. Instant gratification (IG), academia work overload (AW) and social isolation (SI) has been taken as the predictors of excessive use of ChatGPT in academia. By employing the Uses and Gratification theory, it has been observed that how university students seek the help of AI for gratification, to minimize their work load and to mitigate the impact of social isolation. To escape from hard work, to reduce the life stressor and to gain comfort, students constantly seek for positive reinforcement from their tutors. So, positive reinforcement (PR) has been taken as a mediator in the relationship between IG, AW, SI and excessive use of ChatGPT. Access and technical know-how will strengthen the relationship of IG, AW, SI and PR while lack of technological literacy will lessen the strength of such relationship. Hence, technological literacy (TL) has been taken a moderator for IG, AW, SI and PR. Data has been collected from a homogenous population of business and management students of public and private universities of southern Punjab, Pakistan. A survey has been by conducted by distributing a structured questionnaire to 1100 graduate and undergraduate students. Out of which 678 students responded. At the end 617 useable responses were recorded for analysis. It has been found that IG, AW and SI enhances the use of ChatGPT while PR partially moderates this relationship. Additionally, TL strengths the relationship of IG, AW, SI and PR. The study measured the possible reasons of excessive use of ChatGPT in the academia while the perils of AI is yet to be explored in academia.

EXPLORING THE LINK: HOW SERVICE QUALITY INFLUENCES STUDENT SATISFACTION AND FOSTERS LOYALTY IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Student loyalty has improved the sustainable development and survival rate of private universities. The quality of universities' services is an important indicator for measuring the results of private universities. This research aims to explore the mediating role of satisfaction between service quality and student loyalty. The researcher used a random sampling method to collect data from 493 responses of students in private universities in Guangxi. Using SmartPLS 4 software, the relationship between structures was analyzed using partial least squares (PLS) structural equation method. The results indicated that service quality affected student satisfaction, which in turn influenced loyalty. However, service quality had no significant direct impact on loyalty. The impact of service quality on loyalty was indirect, as mediated by satisfaction. Therefore, while improving the quality of university services, university managers should pay more attention to the improvement of student satisfaction, and continuously promote the close connection and recognition of students with colleges and universities, to stimulate and consolidate the loyalty of students.

Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety among Pharmacy Students in Libya

Depression and anxiety are among the common mental health problems among medical students and are associated with poor academic performance. This study aimed to measure the prevalence of depression and anxiety among Libyan pharmacy students using Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted targeted pharmacy students in both public and private universities in Libya. A web-based self-reported survey was administered to students. The survey link was distributed online to a convenience sample of students at colleges of pharmacy between July and October 2023. Depression and anxiety were measured using the HADS questionnaires. Multiple linear regression was used to identify factors associated with depression and anxiety symptoms among the participants. In this study, the sample size was determined and found to be 1197 subjects which received surveys. Approximately 42.8% of the participants had depression symptoms and 44.5% had depression borderline symptoms. On the other hand, 39% of the participants had anxiety symptoms, while 33 % reported borderline anxiety symptoms. This study shows high prevalence of depression and anxiety among pharmacy students in Libya. Pharmacy students may be vulnerable to depression and anxiety because of long study hours. To reduce their levels of anxiety and depression, they need longer sleep hours, and a lower academic workload.

Assessment of Mental Health Status and Its Association With Willingness to Take Vaccine Against COVID-19 Among the Students of Public and Private Universities in Bangladesh.

The study investigated mental health status of the students of public and private universities, their willingness to take vaccine against COVID-19, and its association with fear, anxiety, and depression. A cross-sectional electronic survey was conducted from July 26 to September 15, 2021, using a well-structured questionnaire among 504 university students. The average age of the participants was 22.92 ± 2.28 years and 76.98% of them were willing to vaccinate against COVID-19. The fear of COVID-19 was found mild, and depression level was demonstrated moderate among the students irrespective of the university types. Moreover, Masters/MPhil/PhD students and the students living in semi-urban areas had the highest rate of willingness to vaccinate. The study demonstrated that level of fear, anxiety, and depression was directly associated with increased willingness to vaccinate among the tertiary level students in Bangladesh. The outcome of this study sketched a positive association of knowledge and education with better management of pandemic in a society.

Premarital sex and associated factors among unmarried students of a private college in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Premarital sex may result in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unwanted pregnancy. Published reports on the prevalence premarital sex among private college students in Ethiopia are limited. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of premarital sex and associated factors among unmarried students of a private college in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study was conducted and a structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 390 unmarried students of the college selected by stratified random sampling. Associations between variables were determined using logistic regression at P-value less than 0.05. The prevalence of premarital sex was 23.3%, and 20% started sex before 18. About 68% did not use condom at the first sex. Nearly 15.5% had multiple sexual partners. About 14.5% said oral contraceptive pills prevent STIs. Nearly 59 % did not have a practice of requesting a new sexual partner for STIs status. Regression analysis showed that religion, program of study, having a boyfriend or girlfriend, misconception that oral contraceptive pills protect from STIs and taking alcohol were significantly associated with having premarital sex. The prevalence of premarital was high among participants. Effective intervention strategies are needed to reduce the prevalence of premarital sex.

First-Year Students’ Challenges and Coping Strategies in Public and Private Universities in Osun State, Nigeria

The current study examined the challenges faced by first-year students in public and private universities in Osun State. It also examined the coping strategies of first-year students in public and private universities in the state. It further determined if any differences exist in challenges between public and private university students in the study area; it also determined differences in coping strategies between public and private university students in Osun State. These were to provide information on first-year students’ challenges and strategies for overcoming them. The research design for the study was descriptive survey research design. The study population entailed all first-year students in the public university of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, and a private university, Oduduwa University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. Purposive and convenience sampling techniques were employed to select 200 respondents from the public university and 150 respondents from the private university among first-year students. A self-developed questionnaire titled First-Year Student Challenges and Coping Strategies Questionnaire (FYSCCSQ), which was comprised of four sections, was used to obtain data from the sample. The instrument was validated using face and content validity, and an Alpha Coefficient reliability of .85 was obtained. Data collected were analyzed using frequency counts, simple percentages, and inferential statistics such as independent t-tests. The results showed no significant differences in challenges between public and private first-year students with (t = .51) and no significant differences in coping strategies between public and private first-year students with (t = .268). The study concluded that first-year students in public and private universities encountered myriads of challenges (Academic, Social, Cultural, and economic), with academic challenges being the prevalent challenge, followed by social, cultural, and minor economic challenges in both public and private universities.

Digital Literacy and Inclusive Growth: Examining Digital Empowerment of Female Students in Lahore

The digital economy has created various entrepreneurship opportunities for women in Pakistan. E-commerce platforms and online marketplaces have enabled women to start their own businesses, reach a larger customer base, and overcome traditional gender-based constraints. The ability to operate businesses from home has also provided flexibility, allowing women to balance their work and family responsibilities. The primary objective is to explore the digital empowerment status of female students in Lahore. This study utilizes a modified scale for the dependent variable, focusing on the dimensions of digital awareness, legal understanding, and economic aspects of digital empowerment. To investigate digital empowerment, the questionnaire is distributed to gather data from 390 female students of both public and private universities in Lahore, Pakistan. Data is analyzed using Smart-PLS 4 and SPSS, while graphical analysis is done through R studio. Frequency, mean, standard deviation, and percentage of variables are calculated for data analysis. Confirmatory factor analysis CFA is used to evaluate the hypotheses. The results reveal that the majority of the 65.3% of respondents have a medium level of digital empowerment. Income has a positive and significant impact on digital empowerment. Digital literacy skills, digital training, and internet skills have positive and significant impact on digital empowerment. Independent variables are considered as important factors in promoting digital empowerment among female students. Institutions and discipline negatively and significantly influence digital empowerment. Additionally, the study examines female students' access to a digital device and their internet usage behavior. Results show that 25.9% of respondents do not have access to the device at home. This research endeavors to pave the way for policy formulation aimed at empowering young female students with essential digital literacy skills that align with international standards.

Research on the Intention of One Private University Students' Campus Garbage Classification Behavior

Based on the survey data of 407 college students from a private university in Hangzhou, this study uses the theory of planned behavior to construct the hypothesis of college students' campus garbage classification behavior, and focuses on analyzing the mechanism of college students' campus garbage classification attitude, subjective norms and perceived behavior control on their behavioral intention of campus garbage classification. The results show that college students' attitude towards garbage classification, subjective norms of garbage classification and perceived behavior control of garbage classification have significant positive effects on garbage classification intention. In terms of grade, postgraduate students are more willing to sort campus garbage, followed by freshmen, and there are significant differences among all grades. In addition, the research conclusions of this paper can provide theoretical reference for government departments and universities to formulate strategies to promote college students' garbage sorting behavior.

The Role of Corporate Identity in University Brand Image: A Case of Private Universities of Pakistan

The objective of the study was to assess the importance of corporate identity and brand image for private universities of Pakistan. We wanted to find out the factors of corporate identity for a university, factors of branding for a university and how branding can help a university in building its image. A primary survey was done using a predesigned close ended questionnaire. The population was undergraduate and graduate students of private universities of Karachi. Non-probability convenient sampling was done for the survey. The respondents were a total of 316 undergraduate and graduate students from private universities of Karachi. The result was analyzed by using SPSS software application. The findings focused on key factors of university branding to further increase their corporate identity and image. The study is significant because such a study has never been done in Pakistan on these parameters. The findings of the study will help private universities of Pakistan to take a course of direction in promoting their corporate identity and brand image. It was also found that the factors of corporate identify do have an impact on factors of university brand image. Brand image of a university influences the students for admission in a particular university. This research is considered a novel one because it will help the private university management to run their universities based on the findings of this study. Some study may also be done for public universities. It is also recommended that some comparative study be done with public and private universities for admission decision of the new students

Reasons for Undergraduates’ Attitudes toward Online Learning

While online learning was implemented voluntarily in some countries, the pandemic forced many countries to embrace online learning as the only strategy for continuing the education of university students. Even though Sri Lanka was returning to some normalcy, the current economic catastrophe in Sri Lanka still forces online learning. Although the previous studies focused on many aspects of online learning, students’ attitudes toward online learning and the reasons behind those attitudes received rare attention. In this background, our paper explores the reasons for university students’ attitudes toward online learning based on nearly two and a half years of experience. Under the qualitative methodology, 20 semi-structured interviews were held with private and state university students. Our data analyses revealed that while no students have extremely positive or negative attitudes, many believe in online learning during crises. Also, in general, our participants’ attitudes toward online learning were mixed since they felt positive and negative about it depending on psychological factors, teaching methods, online learning environment, administration, colleagues, and crisis-driven reasons. While online learning was implemented voluntarily in some countries, the pandemic forced many countries to embrace online learning as the only strategy for continuing the education of university students. Even though Sri Lanka was returning to some normalcy, the current economic catastrophe in Sri Lanka still forces online learning. Although the previous studies focused on many aspects of online learning, students’ attitudes toward online learning and the reasons behind those attitudes received rare attention. In this background, our paper explores the reasons for university students’ attitudes toward online learning based on nearly two and a half years of experience. Under the qualitative methodology, 20 semi-structured interviews were held with private and state university students. Our data analyses revealed that while no students have extremely positive or negative attitudes, many believe in online learning during crises. Also, in general, our participants’ attitudes toward online learning were mixed since they felt positive and negative about it depending on psychological factors, teaching methods, online learning environment, administration, colleagues, and crisis-driven reasons.

Assessment of Academic Resilience and Its Associated Factors Among Pharmacy Students in Twelve Countries

ObjectiveAcademic resilience, a critical determinant of academic achievement, is affected by various factors. There is a paucity of large-scale international assessments of academic resilience among pharmacy students. Therefore, this study aimed to assess academic resilience among pharmacy students in 12 countries and to evaluate factors associated with their academic resilience levels. MethodsA cross-sectional online survey-based study was conducted among randomly selected pharmacy students in 12 countries: Egypt, Türkiye, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iraq, Jordan, Nigeria, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates. After pilot testing, the validated 30-item academic resilience scale (ARS) was used for the assessment. The data were collected between November 1, 2022 and April 15, 2023. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed, as appropriate. ResultsA total of 3950 were received from the 12 participating countries. The mean age was 21.68 ± 2.62 years. About two-thirds of the responses were from female participants and those studying for Bachelor of Pharmacy degrees. Overall, the findings show moderate academic resilience, which varied across countries. The median (IQR) of the total ARS-30 was 114 (103−124). Females exhibited lower negative affective and emotional response subscale levels than males. There were significant cross-country variations in the ARS-30 and all subscales. The highest overall levels were reported for Sudan, Pakistan, and Nigeria and the lowest were reported for Indonesia and Türkiye. Students in private universities tended to have higher overall ARS levels than public university students. Higher academic performance was significantly associated with ARS levels, whereas those with excellent performance exhibited the highest ARS levels. Students with exercise routines had higher ARS levels than those without exercise routines. Finally, students who were engaged in extracurricular activities had higher ARS levels than those who did not participate in these activities. ConclusionThe study offers insights into the factors affecting academic resilience in pharmacy students across several countries. The findings could guide interventions and support activities to improve resilience and academic outcomes.