University Life Research Articles

Inquiry Design Method: Teaching September 11, 2001 and Post-9/11 History with Children’s & Youth Literature

This practitioner paper describes an inquiry-based approach applying the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) framework to facilitate instruction of September 11, 2001 history, and its impact on post-9/11 society. An upper elementary level inquiry teaches the Boatlift Rescue from Manhattan Island, and a secondary level inquiry addresses the concepts of loss and persistence. Enduring issues are humanity and resiliency. The featured sources are children’s and youth literature related to 9/11 history and post-9/11 society. Children’s and youth trade books offer educators a valuable starting point to teach about 9/11 and post-9/11 history. For each inquiry instructional strategies are highlighted that encourage students to make their thinking visible when reading trade books and using primary sources from 9/11 repositories.

Transitioning from Secondary Level (8 – 12) To Higher Institution Entry Towards Enhancing Curriculum Design: A Case of The Namibian Education System

This study examines the critical transition from secondary education to higher institutions in Namibia, focusing on grades 8-12 and entry into higher education. It uses a framework that highlights the interplay between Senior High School (SHS) profiles, entry requirements, transitioning, and curriculum redesign. The research addresses key issues, such as public universities' entry criteria, SHS graduates' preparedness for university life, and the relationship between entry requirements and transitioning readiness. Additionally, it explores how SHS profiles influence this transition and its implications for curriculum redesign. By reviewing existing literature and collecting quantitative and qualitative data, the study aims to offer insights that inform interventions and policy reforms. The findings are intended to guide educational stakeholders, policymakers, and practitioners in improving the transition process, promoting academic success and overall development for Namibian students.

Adjustment Dynamics of First-Year Students to University Life at a Rural University in South Africa

Adjustment Dynamics of First-Year Students to University Life at a Rural University in South Africa

The relationship between quality of life, sleep quality, mental health, and physical activity in an international sample of college students: a structural equation modeling approach.

We assessed the direct and indirect relationships between sleep quality, mental health, and physical activity with quality of life (QOL) in college and university students. In a cross-sectional design, 3,380 college students (60% females; age = 22.7 ± 5.4) from four continents (Africa: 32%; America: 5%; Asia: 46%; and Europe: 15%; others: 2%) completed the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI); Insomnia Severity Index (ISI); Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS); the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale 21 (DASS); the International Physical Activity Questionnaire short-form (IPAQ); and the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-Brief). We showed that sleep quality, insomnia, and depression had direct negative effects on the physical domain of QOL (β = -0.22, -0.19, -0.31, respectively, p < 0.001). There was a strong negative direct association between depression and the psychological domain of QOL (β = -0.60, z = -22.21, p < 0.001). Both stress and PSQI had direct effects on social relationships QOL (β = 0.11; z = 4.09; and β = -0.13; z = -7.40, respectively, p < 0.001). However, depression had the strongest direct impact on social relationships QOL (β = -0.41, z = -15.79, p < 0.001). The overall QOL of university students is associated with their sleep quality, mental health, and physical activity warranting further interventional studies aiming at improving students' quality of life.

Why Do I Have to Learn this Stuff? Using AI to Assist Secondary Teachers in Teaching Future-Ready Practical Life Skills with any Social Studies Lesson

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in secondary social studies education is revolutionizing the way students prepare for their future. By embedding 'Future Ready Practical Life Skills' into the curriculum, educators can effectively address the question, "Why do I have to learn this?" and equip students with the necessary competencies for success in college, careers, and active civic life in an AI-dominant future. This article explores how AI nurtures critical thinking, digital literacy, adaptability, ethical reasoning, and civic engagement -- skills that are crucial not only for navigating advanced technologies but also for dealing with daily life situations. By creating a dynamic and personalized learning experience, AI-driven social studies education fosters vital competencies for students to confidently face challenges and make informed decisions in their personal and civic lives. This paradigm shift in teaching and learning sets students up for success in an AI-shaped future while empowering them to navigate the complexities of daily life.

Perceptions of employability within an undergraduate science department: A case study to define current strategies and recommend improvements

Perceptions of employability in academia are largely shaped by influences and personal experiences. As a substantial amount of a student’s university life is curriculum-based, the issue of whether the university is the ideal place to prepare students for employability is worth examining. This research investigated employability perceptions of an undergraduate science department, along with the influences and approaches taken by the University to address employability. The research questions aimed to determine perceptions of employability by students, graduates, and lecturers, and current strategies being used by the University to improve perceptions of employability. This study applied the pragmatic approach and a mixed-methods design through the use of questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Qualitative data was analysed using the following themes: perceptions, influences, strategies, and outlook, while quantitative data was analysed using chi-squared analysis. The results demonstrated that robust methods for enhancing employability should be implemented to produce a more skilled or equipped workforce, such as providing opportunities for internship, networking, and short-courses. Further research was recommended to investigate perceptions of employability at other University departments to gain a more holistic understanding of the issues and employ best methods and practices that would benefit all graduates. Such a study would also contribute to greater understanding of the evolving role of universities in enhancing employability.

Hostel life in universities: Comparing service quality and satisfaction in government and private institutions

Hostel life in universities: Comparing service quality and satisfaction in government and private institutions

Why Do College Students in South Korea Drop Out and Stop Out? Impact of Personal Characteristics, College Environment, and College Life

This study examines the determinants influencing students’ decisions to drop out or stop out (i.e., withdraw temporarily) from colleges in South Korea. Using Korean Education and Employment Panel II survey data (2016–2019), the determinants of students’ college discontinuance of 8,485 students were analyzed and categorized as personal, college environmental, and college life factors, and for this purpose, binary logistic regression analysis was employed. Results showed that college academic performance, psychological stability, and college satisfaction influenced dropping out. Also, gender, parental income, college performance, college location, and satisfaction with the college department were found to influence students’ decisions to stop out. Particularly noteworthy, this study revealed the significant impact of the Korean cultural belief that success can only be achieved after graduating from one of the top colleges in the Seoul or Gyeonggi Province area. Strategies at the government and college levels are proposed to address the continuing problem of college dropouts and stopouts.

Library resources constraints, frustration, and user behavior: An empirical library operations study.

The lack of requisite library resources has an enormous effect on academic life in most universities. While previous studies have suggested that the lack of resources such as textbooks affects academic success, this study seeks to provide empirical evidence on the chain effect of the lack of recommended textbooks in universities. The study uses a quantitative dataset from 636 students from five public universities in Ghana collected using well-structured questionnaires. The study adopts exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to analyze the measurement and structural models. The study concludes that limited library resources (such as recommended textbooks) frustrate library users and eventually birth antisocial behaviors such as stealing, hiding, and eroding books (or pages). This study highlights the significance of providing adequate library resources. It also guides library managers, policymakers, and scholars to manage library resources effectively.

Family Influence on Student Mental Health and Academic Achievement in University Transition

This study explores the crucial role of social support in facilitating the transition of adolescents from high school to university, focusing on two respondents, BM and MM. BM, in his second semester at a state university, struggles with the challenges of living independently in a boarding house, feeling significant emotional strain due to limited parental communication. MM, a student at a private university, maintains a close and supportive relationship with his father, despite the absence of his mother since he was two years old. The research highlights the importance of different types of social support—appraisal, belonging, and tangible—in aiding students' adaptation to university life. Appraisal support involves the availability of someone to discuss problems, while belonging support encompasses emotional and task-related assistance from family members. Tangible support refers to material assistance provided by parents. The findings indicate that effective social support, particularly from family, is essential for promoting mental health, academic success, and overall well-being during this critical transition period. The study underscores the need for future research to explore these dynamics further, considering broader cultural and socio-economic contexts that influence the availability and effectiveness of social support.

대학생의 부모양육태도 지각이 대학생활 부적응의 관계에서 자기결정성 조절 효과

This study was conducted to verify the moderating effect of self-determination in the relationship between college life maladjustment and parental attitude perception of college students. For this purpose, a total of 292 college students (male and female) from universities in G metropolitan city and J province were analyzed.. For data analysis, SPSS 26.0 Pearson correlation analysis and hierarchical regression analysis were performed according to the procedure proposed by Baron and Kenny (1986). As measurement tools, the Parenting Attitude Scale (PAS), College Life Adaptation Scale (ClAS), and Self-Determination Scale (SDS) were used. The results of this study were as follows: First, there was a significant difference in the relationship between college students' perception of parenting attitude and maladjustment to college life. In the sub-factors of parenting attitude, significant differences were also shown in affection-hostility, autonomy-control, achievement-non-achievement, and rationality-irrationality. In addition, there was a significant difference in social adaptation and individual-emotional adaptation, which are sub-factors of college life adaptation. Second, it was confirmed that self-determination is moderated in the relationship between college students' perception of parenting attitude and maladjustment to college life. It was found that self-determination was regulated in all of the sub-factors of self-determination, such as autonomy, competence, and relationship. In conclusion, the study confirmed that college students' perception of parenting attitudes had an effect on college life maladjustment, and that self-determination was regulated through interaction with parenting attitudes. These findings suggest that it is meaningful to provide basic data for the development of individual counseling and group counseling programs to help college students adapt to school life.

The Effects of Medical Students’ Traits and College Life on Academic Failure Mediated by Mental Health

This study utilized cohort data, student lifestyle surveys, and mental health examination results from a medical school to investigate the impact of factors such as hometown, alcohol use, smoking, university life adaptation, and aptitude on academic failure, with mental health serving as a mediator. We analyzed data from 409 of the 549 incoming students at Keimyung University School of Medicine, excluding 140 individuals with missing data, from the academic years 2015 to 2021. Significant differences were found according to hometown in feelings of depression, suicidal tendencies, and internet addiction. There were also significant differences based on university life adaptation in feelings of depression, suicidal tendencies, and internet addiction, as well as significant differences according to academic aptitude in feelings of depression and internet addiction. Academic failure showed significant differences based on hometown, university life adaptation, and academic aptitude. Furthermore, students’ hometown had a complete mediating effect on academic failure together with feelings of depression, suicidal tendencies, and internet addiction. University life adaptation exhibited a complete mediating effect with suicidal tendencies and a partial mediating effect with feelings of depression and internet addiction. Academic aptitude demonstrated partial mediating effects on feelings of depression, suicidal tendencies, and internet addiction. Based on these results, we suggest establishing counseling programs tailored to the characteristics of medical students, and various programs for university life adaptation are necessary. There is also a need for diverse programs not only for clinical training, but also for different career paths.

The Academic Triad: Procrastination, Self-Discipline and Anxiety in University Life

The Academic Triad: Procrastination, Self-Discipline and Anxiety in University Life

The Determinants of Work and Life Quality and Job Satisfaction Among Faculty

Unless the teachers are happy with their current job, they might not be able to demonstrate their commitment in delivering the contents efficiently and there may not be complete utilization of the skills of teachers. Quality of Work - Life leads to create motivation, loyalty and flexibility in the workforce. All these factors are crucial for competitiveness of the organizations and also Quality of Work - life leads to reduce absenteeism, turnover rate and increase their Job Satisfaction. Job satisfaction is one of the significant factors that impact relationship between teachers and students. The main objective of the study is to examine the factors affecting quality of work life and job satisfaction among academic staff of private degree colleges in Karnataka. Descriptive research methodology was used to find out the results for the hypothesis set. Structured questionnaire and interview method was used to collect the data. Sample frame consisted of all the management teachers teaching in 86 private higher educational institutions in Karnataka offering management degree. The sample size consisted of 264 lecturers. The analysis is carried out by SPSS software. The main results revealed that, Employees expected QWL and factors relating to organisational commitment in creating quality of work - life in a private degree colleges have significant relationship with job satisfaction. Regression equation tool was applied for the analysis to find the relationship between the variables selected.

치위생학과 학생의 취업 스트레스, 자아존중감, 학과만족도가 진로결정 자기효능감에 미치는 영향

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between employment stress, self-respect, department satisfaction, and career decision self-efficacy of dental hygiene students. Methods: Data were collected through a self-administered survey. Data were collected from April 1 to April 19, 2023, and the final analysis subjects were 178 people. Data analysis used the IBM SPSS Statistics 26.0 program. Results: Factors affecting career decision self-efficacy were significant in college life satisfaction, club activities, employment stress, and self-respect, and the explanatory power was 44.4%. Conclusions: Through classes using a variety of teaching methods, career exploration and employment mentoring programs are needed to make students more interested in major classes, encourage them to participate in major club activities, and reduce students' stress about finding jobs in the future.

대학생 학사경고자에 대한 내러티브 연구

This study aimed to counsel university students on the difficulties they face inuniversity life through learning counseling, specifically focusing on students under academicprobation, and to categorize these experiences through counselors' narratives. Results fromnarrative exploration of five students revealed that reasons for receiving academic probationcould be broadly classified into 'psychological difficulties', 'difficulties in university life ordepartmental adaptation' and 'lack of interest in academics'. It was also evident that thesestudents relied on dependent learning methods rather than self-directed ones. To assist these learners in getting back on track with their studies, the study aimed to help them understandvarious methods and strategies for enhancing learning strategies through courses, assistindividuals in objectively analyzing their own stories through one-on-one counseling, andprovide support for future learning plans based on this analysis. This study holds significance in aiming for a profound understanding of students' experiencesunder academic probation and their implications, rather than simply providing a superficialdescription of the phenomenon.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF OUTBOUND MANAGEMENT TRAINING WITH GAME TECHNIQUE TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ SELF-ADJUSTMENT

Students need to adjust because, as adult individuals, they must deal with the expectations and hardships of college life. One of the initiatives to promote personal mental health is self-adjustment. The inability to adapt to daily life in various social environments can cause unhappiness for someone, especially students. One effort to improve student adjustment is through outbound management training using game techniques. The aim of this research is to determine the effectiveness of outbound management training using game techniques to improve student adjustment. This research is quantitative research with a one-group pretest posttest research design. The research subjects were 12 students from the Guidance and Counseling Study Program at PGRI Madiun University. The sampling technique uses the purposive sampling technique. The data collection technique uses a self-adjustment scale consisting of 15 items referring to the Psychology of Adjustment theory, including four components, namely accurate perception of reality, ability to overcome stress and anxiety, positive self-image, ability to express feelings, and good interpersonal relationships. The data analysis technique uses the Wilcoxon signed rank test. The research results show that outbound management training is effective in improving students' adjustment to everyday life.

E-learning Method and University Life of Married Female Students in Patriarchal Social Structure in Sociological Perspective

Education is a process and means of human empowerment and social transformation. There are both formal and informal practices in educational processes. University is a unit of the formal education system that provides specific knowledge and skills in a universal context. Face-to-face teaching is traditionally practiced as the teaching pedagogy in university education in Nepal. This paper analyzes the challenges and opportunities of e-learning for married female students within the university context under the patriarchal social structure. Married female students’ in-depth interviews based on the challenges and opportunities they faced in the e-learning system in university education have prepared the cases through their narratives as the primary date of the research. The cases have been collected by purposive sampling through the university level of students. The content analysis method has analyzed both primary and secondary data types. Married female students have been found to suffer from problems with individual devices, financial problems, computer literacy, regularity of electricity, and poor internet quality. Similarly, they have to face house-loaded problems during class time. They have the opportunity to manage household activities and adapt to new technology in learning, saving travel time and cost under the e-learning system of university life. The theoretical explanation of patriarchy only gets partially analog except for the partial application of its assumptions in the e-learning system, mainly for the married female students of the university.

Influence of the first wave of COVID-19 on Chinese students' psychology and behavior: a case study approach.

During the first wave of COVID-19, China demonstrated a strong commitment to epidemic prevention and control. This case study focuses on Z University, which adopted closed management when the epidemic was serious, and examines the influence of COVID-19 on students' psychology and behavior through interviews with 10 students. The research reveals that while students perceive closed management during the epidemic as enhancing safety and promoting learning engagement to some extent, the epidemic also has adverse effects on their physical health, psychology, and social life. These impacts included deteriorating physical health, feelings of rebellion and depression regarding college life, alongside concerns and aspirations regarding future job stability. In the discussion, we suggest that higher education institutions can utilize this information to shape policies and procedures, particularly concerning mental health and risk communication, not only during the current pandemic but also in future emergency or disaster scenarios.

Orientación a la vida entre estudiantes universitarios de la Amazonía peruana

Introduction: in the current university context, research and educational practice are not solely focused on students' academic performance. They also aim to understand students' expectations regarding university life and how these expectations influence their emotional well-being and, consequently, their mental health. This is crucial to help students successfully complete their professional careers.Objective: to describe the life orientation among students of a private university in the Peruvian Amazon.Methods: quantitative research, non-experimental design, and cross-sectional descriptive type. The sample consisted of 302 students from the professional careers of Psychology, Law, Administration, and Accounting, who were administered the Revised Life Orientation Test.Results: it was found that 75.2% of students have an optimistic life orientation, 12.3% have a disposition towards pessimism, 7.9% are pessimistic, while 4.6% are optimistic. Additionally, life orientation was found to be associated with some sociodemographic variables such as age and study shift (p&lt;0,05).Conclusions: the majority of students at a private university in the Peruvian Amazon show a tendency towards optimism. This suggests that they consider the current events and circumstances of their lives are not entirely favorable for their future, but they maintain a hopeful and positive attitude in the face of adversity.