Attitudes Of University Students Research Articles

A Study of Attitudes of Arts and Science College Students with Special Reference to ANJA College at Sivkasi

An individual's attitude is a conviction they have about the people and environment they work with. Positive attitudes in students may have an impact on their sexuality and how their subjects relate to one another. In the current study, researchers looked at undergraduate-level disciplines including science and the arts as well as any differences, if any, between male and female students. A sample of 62 Students in their final year of undergraduate studies (38 men, 24 women, 27 science students, and 35 art students) were chosen at random from the Virudhunagar District population. According to the research, female students outperformed male pupils in terms of attitude toward education, teachers, and families. In a similar vein, science students outperformed arts students solely in terms of attitude toward learning.

SCIENCES POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS MAKING ENGLISH THE LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION IN MOROCCAN TERTIARY EDUCATION

The current study investigated the attitudes of Moroccan university students in scientific disciplines towards using English as a language of instruction in tertiary education. Major published articles on English language described the upsurge of its speakers in the expanding circle as phenomenal. Morocco is no exception. Studies have shown that there has been a growing interest in learning English among youth. By the same token, students have been less enthusiastic about French currently used in academic settings and believe that English is more useful for the future of the country. In order to test the validity of the claim, quantitative research in which ninety-eight university students from different master’s program participated was conducted. The aim was to know their attitude towards making English the medium of instruction in higher education and either confirm or disconfirm the claim made by researchers in scholarly journals. After undertaking a survey questionnaire, it was shown that the vast majority of postgraduates specializing in scientific disciplines were in favor of using English in their studies. They definitely wanted English to take over French currently used in academic context in Morocco.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0601/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

The relationship between attitude and English speaking skills of Chinese college students

The relationship between attitude and English speaking skills of Chinese college students

Analysis of Comprehensive Practical Training for Financial College Students

Comprehensive practical training is an important part of talent cultivation for financial college students. This article analyzed the positive role of comprehensive practical training for financial college students in talent cultivation. Then, this article pointed out the problems in the comprehensive practical training of financial college students. The comprehensive training software platform does not deeply match the training needs of financial professionals. The attitude of financial college students towards comprehensive practical training is not correct enough. The evaluation of comprehensive practical training scores for financial college students is not scientific and comprehensive enough. Therefore, we put forward corresponding suggestions. Universities should enhance the professionalism of comprehensive training software for financial college students, guide students to attach importance to comprehensive practical training for financial college students, and establish a scientific and comprehensive evaluation system for practical training scores.

Research Review on Language Attitudes of Chinese College Students

Research Review on Language Attitudes of Chinese College Students

Web-based Survey on the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of COVID-19 Appropriate Behaviour among Vaccinated and Unvaccinated College Students in Puducherry, India: A Cross-sectional Study

Introduction: Coronaviruses (CoVs) encompass a large group of viruses known to infect the upper respiratory tract in humans. The devastating impact of the virus has led to widespread infections among millions of individuals. Widespread disregard for ‘Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) Appropriate Behaviour’ (CAB) by the public has significantly strained the Indian healthcare system. Despite efforts to educate the public on CAB through social media since 2020, only a minority have incorporated these practices into their daily lives. Notably, some vaccinated individuals have been hesitant to adhere to CAB despite repeated awareness efforts. This study aims to understand adherence to CAB among vaccinated and unvaccinated students not associated with the healthcare system. Aim: To evaluate the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) of CAB among vaccinated and unvaccinated college students. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Puducherry, India among various engineering and arts college students of Puducherry, India from December 2021 to February 2022. A web-based data collection tool was designed using Google Forms. Data was collected through invitation letters and questionnaires distributed via WhatsApp groups and Instagram. The study included a total of 360 responses, with the questionnaire comprising 40 questions related to KAP, consisting of 17, 7, and 16 questions, respectively. The results were expressed in percentages. Results: Among the vaccinated participants, 263 (89.7%) identified social media as the primary source of COVID-19 related information. Knowledge and attitude towards COVID19 vaccination revealed that over 50% were aware of the safety and efficacy of vaccines and the necessity of receiving two doses as advised by the government. While knowledge and attitude were similar across vaccinated and unvaccinated college students, there was a slightly higher percentage among the vaccinated group. However, there was an increased percentage of practice among unvaccinated students, indicating greater awareness of infection prevention. Conclusion: The study found that the knowledge, attitude, and behaviour of college students, particularly those not in medical fields, were satisfactory, likely due to the widespread availability of information on social media. These findings can be valuable for public health departments to adopt a peoplecentered approach to raise awareness among the public and reduce vaccine hesitancy.

Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding skin cancer among health sciences students in Turkey: A cross-sectional study.

Healthcare professionals' knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding skin cancer are important for reducing the future impact of the disease. This study evaluated university students' knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about skin cancer and examined the variables influencing their attitudes and beliefs about the disease. This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the Faculty of Health Sciences at Manisa Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey. A total of 960 students participated in this study. Data were collected using the Student Introduction Form, Fitzpatrick Skin Type Scale, Skin Cancer and Sun Knowledge Scale (SCSKS), and Health Belief Model Scale for Skin Cancer (HBMSSC). The mean SCSKS score of the participants was 14.91 ±4.23. The mean HBSSC scores of the participants were 23.58±7.79 for perceived susceptibility, 14.79±4.59 for perceived severity, 20.64±6.60 for perceived benefits, 15.93±4.09 for perceived barriers, and 21.78±7.14 for self-efficacy. The mean SCSKS total scores of the university students were significantly and positively correlated with the HBMSSC subdimensions. Gender explained 1.58 of the variance in perceived benefits and 1.65 of the variance in self-efficacy, whereas the SCSKS score explained most other variables. The students' knowledge of skin cancer and sun protection was moderate. Their attitudes and beliefs regarding skin cancer were unexpected. This study identified students' knowledge of skin cancer and sun protection as the most important variables for improving their attitudes and beliefs about skin cancer.

The Zoom Boom: Assessing Videoconferencing Attitudes among College Students

This study examines the attitudes of college students enrolled with different specialties from two colleges, Applied Sciences and Arts and Educational Sciences at Palestine Technical University Kadoorie (PTUK), regarding their utilization of the Zoom platform. There is a strong need for this research to be carried out. Assessing students’ attitudes will help to improve students’ engagement and interaction while using Zoom. Additionally, this study will bridge the gap in this specific context. The investigation specifically focuses on certain demographic variables, namely gender, technical proficiency, Grade Point Average (GPA), and college affiliation. A quantitative research method was conducted with a total of 321 students from two different colleges were randomly selected. A questionnaire was designed to assess the attitudes based on the literature review. Findings indicate that college students exhibit favorable attitudes towards Zoom, perceiving it as user-friendly, flexible platform. Nonetheless, the study also reveals a stronger inclination towards traditional teaching because of concerns about assessment equity and privacy issues. The implications of these findings are valuable for educators. Results will help them to adapt their teaching methods to better align with students’ preferences.

ATITUDES DOS ESTUDANTES UNIVERSITáRIOS EM RELAÇÃO àS PESSOAS COM DEFICIêNCIA: O TIPO, A EXPOSIÇãO E A NECESSIDADE DE APROVAÇÃO SOCIAL IMPORTAM?

ABSTRACT This study aimed to explore the multidimensional attitudes of university students towards people with motor, intellectual, and sensory (vision and hearing) disabilities. Three variables were discussed: type of disability, exposure to people with disabilities, and the need for social approval. This study included 712 university students. The results confirmed that the most negative attitudes were held towards people with intellectual disability and the most positive attitudes towards persons with motor disability in all dimensions: cognitive, emotional, and social. The type of exposure to people with disabilities was significant, and the most positive attitudes were observed when respondents had a friend with a disability. The hypothesis on the correlation between the need for social approval and students’ attitudes towards people with disabilities was only partially confirmed.

Career Strategies for Current Students

The paper deals with career plans and attitudes of college students and tries to reveal, whether they have already set a career strategy during their studies and are aware of factors and barriers that could influence its fulfilment. Overall, it seems that college students have relatively clear ideas and perceptions about their career strategy and are able to evaluate influencing factors of career choice as well as barriers to achieving their chosen or ideal career. Some partial, statistically significant, differences exist between groups regarding gender and filed of study. Descriptive statistics and simple testing of statistical differences between answers of respondents´ groups were employed.

동성애 가족에 대한 대학생의 태도 연구

Background/Objectives: The purpose of this study is to examine same-sex marriage legalization in Korea, occurring at a time of different opinions on homosexuality, and through this, the attitude of college students toward same-sex families. The paper describes the participants' views on same-sex marriage legalization and the reasons behind these perspectives, and explains their opinions on the experiences of children in same-sex families after the legalization.
 Methods: 58 college students attending metropoli tan higher-learning institutions participated in this s tudy. They were divided into groups for protocol description, and focus group interviews. The collected data were analyzed using the constant comparison and focus group interview analysis methods.
 Results: The results of this study were as follows: First, respect for individual freedom and human rights was the primary core value for college s tudents in forming views on same-sex marriage legalization. Second, they were concerned that the legalization of same-sex marriage would be in conflict with the values of heterosexual families and create social confusion. Third, even if their views on legalization were positive, participants showed reservations about same-sex families based on van ous difficulties that such children may face during their development. Fourth, college students emphasized that same-sex parents should guarantee their children's right to self-detennination and protect them from social stigma.
 Conclusion/Implications: This study explores college students' attitudes toward same-sex marriage and same-sex families contrary to heterosexism. Amid van ous discussions on the legislation of same-sex marriage currently underway, the results of this study may contribute to scholarly discourse on children of same- sex families.

A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude regarding Voluntary Blood Donation among College Going Male Students, a Quasi-experimental Study

Introduction: Voluntary blood donation in developing countries like India is constrained by misconception, fear, and widespread myths regarding blood donation.(1) Donated blood is an essential component in the management of many diseases. It is the main lifesaving for an individual with loss of large volumes of blood from accidents, hemorrhages or surgery.(2) Blood and its product demands is increasing, which can be ensured by increasing awareness and interest in blood donation in different groups of people. Youth is one of those groups. Misconception and low levels of awareness lead to unsatisfactory voluntary blood donation practices among them. The aim is to assess the knowledge and attitude of college students towards voluntary blood. Material and Methods: After prior permission from the College Authority, all the students who were present on the day of the study and who acknowledged their consent for participation were enrolled in the study. A pre-tested, semi-open-ended questionnaire was used as a study tool first as a pre-test to check their prior knowledge and attitude, followed by a health talk. Then, the same questionnaire was used to check their improvement of knowledge about blood donation. Results: As per the Wilcoxon rank test there is a significant improvement in the knowledge of study participants after health talk; out of a total 105 male students, 102 show positive rank (W+). Conclusion: Health education regarding voluntary blood donation is effective in improving the knowledge and attitude of youth. This will further improve the situation of voluntary blood donation by youth.

Analysis of Contemporary College Students' Attitudes towards "Double Eleven" from the Perspective of Marketing

Double Eleven is a popular Shopping festival in China. College students have become one of the main forces in online shopping on "Double Eleven." This paper mainly explores the attitudes of college students towards "Double Eleven" and its changing trends from the perspective of marketing, using a questionnaire survey. The results indicate that the current college student group has begun to shift from "blind shopping" to rational shopping on "Double Eleven." However, impulsive and herd behaviour, as well as certain consumption risks, still exist in their online shopping behaviour. Studying college students' attitudes towards "Double Eleven" is not only conducive to guiding them to establish correct shopping concepts but also provides a reference basis for e-commerce to innovate marketing methods.

Examination of Attitude Levels of University Students Towards Youth Centers

ABSTRACTThe aim of the present study is to examine the attitudes of university students towards youth centers. This study was conducted by using descriptive survey model. Population of the study consists of university students who are members of Youth Centers within the body of Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Turkey, while the sample consists of 141 participants who are members of Youth Centers within the body of Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Turkey. “Personal Information Form” and “The Scale of Attitude Towards Activities of Youth Centers” were used in the study. Student t-test, one-way analysis of variance and Tukey multiple comparison tests were used in data analysis. No significant difference was found in the variables of gender, educational status, family income and having a youth center member in the family. Significant difference was found in The Scale of Attitude Towards Activities of Youth Centers sub-dimension scores and total score in the variables of age, membership duration, frequency of visiting and number of siblings. In addition, significant difference was found in volunteering sub-dimension scores and total scores of The Scale of Attitude Towards Activities of Youth Centers in the variable of the state of doing sports. Therefore, it is thought that it is important to have activities to enable new members to participate in the activities. These activities could include contests with prizes, domestic and international trips, and scholarship opportunities. It can also be recommended to organize activities by considering the education lives of university students so that they can participate in the activities of youth centers more frequently.Keywords: Attitude, University Student, Youth Centre

Adaptation of an entrepreneurship education self-assessment scale at the tertiary level into Turkish

The university environment provides a good context for entrepreneurship education. With the vigorous development of entrepreneurship education, educators and scholars have shown increasing interest in the significant role entrepreneurship education plays in higher education. As a result, the effectiveness of entrepreneurship education has quickly become a popular topic. However, it is often not easy to evaluate entrepreneurship education programs, which are designed for medium- and long-term outcomes. It is essential to develop alternative assessment tools that do not traditionally assess only knowledge. The study aims to adapt the multidimensional measurement tool for assessing university students' entrepreneurial skills, knowledge, attitudes, and mindsets. While the scale was translated into Turkish, face and content validity were proved. The data was gathered from 572 university students. Confirmatory factor analyses were employed to assess the construct validity of the measure. The Turkish Entrepreneurship Education Self-Efficiency Scale was obtained with three main dimensions and 38 items. Its Cronbach’s alpha, Spearman-Brown correlation, and composite reliability coefficients are 0.95, 0.86, and 0.98, respectively. Furthermore, the study found that the entrepreneurship education scores of the participants were significantly related to their gender, field of education, volunteering, work experience, experience of starting or running their own business, and entrepreneurship education. The effect size of these variables differs, and the experience with self-employment has the greatest influence on entrepreneurship education.

Attitudes of Kurdish university students towards the English language, English language education policies, and English language learning purposes

Similar to other parts of the world, Kurdish speakers of English have been subject to English fever. They have a strong desire to learn and speak English. An army of teachers is currently teaching Kurdish speakers to learn English. However, few of them acquire the required level of English when they move from high school level to university one. This might partly be associated with their attitudes towards not only the English language but the English language policies and practices that are currently adopted. Attitudes towards the English language have been extensively investigated both quantitatively and qualitatively in diversified educational and cultural contexts. Furthermore, a few studies have been conducted to investigate the attitudes of Kurdish students towards the English language, but their attitudes to English language education policies and English language learning purposes have yet remained unknown. Therefore, this study is anchored on investigating Kurdish undergraduate students’ attitudes towards the English language, English language education policies that are currently applied in Iraqi Kurdistan, and students’ purposes for learning English. It further concentrates on the effect of such variables as gender and year of study on attitudes. For this purpose, the study utilized a questionnaire consisting of 42 items on a 6-point Likert scale surveyed online on a sample of 154 students belonging to different ages, genders, years of study, and majors. The analysis of the data showed that Kurdish university students held neutral to mildly positive attitudes to the English language and English learning purposes. Nevertheless, they held slightly positive attitudes towards English language education policies. The study concludes that, although fundamental transformations have been achieved in the past two decades, the neutral attitudes show that efforts are yet to be made to satisfy students’ needs and desires, particularly with regard to the policies and practices that are currently adopted. This study, different from previous ones, reveals students’ attitudes towards English education policies whose findings are significant for English language education policymakers.

Study on the Critical Attitude of College Students' Self-Awareness and Social Status to the People Who Are not in School

The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between the self-awareness of college students and the critical attitude of social status to the people who are not in school. Through questionnaire survey and in-depth interviews with a large number of college students, combined with relevant literature review, this study deeply analyzes this complex and important social psychological phenomenon from the perspective of psychology and sociology. The results show that there is a certain correlation between the self-awareness level of college students and their critical attitude towards the people who are not in school. Students with high self-awareness tend to show a certain sense of superiority, which leads to a certain critical concept of the people who are not in school. This phenomenon may be related to the successful experience of college students in academic and social fields, which may lead to psychological prejudice against others. This study not only provides a new perspective for deeply understanding the social psychological phenomenon of college students, but also provides the basis for empirical research to promote social harmony and the healthy development of interpersonal relationships. Future research should further explore the formation mechanism of critical attitude in order to formulate more effective intervention measures.

A Survey of Knowledge and Attitude of College Students Toward Hearing Loss Prevention.

College students risk hearing loss due to loud sound exposure during leisure activities. Hearing loss prevention is possible by reducing the noise from the source, using hearing protection devices and increasing their knowledge and awareness on the effects of loud sound exposure. The study aims to assess the knowledge and attitude of college students regarding hearing loss and its prevention. A cross-sectional study design with a survey method was adopted. A total of 94 college students (mean age: 22 years; range: 18 to 26) who were pursuing an undergraduate and postgraduate degree (50 males and 44 females) formed the part of the study. The researcher administered a standardized self-reported Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviour questionnaire. The knowledge score in percentage and absolute scores for attitude were estimated. The mean knowledge score was 35.8 (SD ± 12.18; range: 12.5-75), and the attitude score was + 9.8 (SD ± 7.1; range: - 4 to + 30). Chi square test revealed no significant association between knowledge and attitude to sociodemographic characteristics. The study indicated that though college students lack knowledge, they had a positive attitude regarding hearing health and its protection. These findings implicate the importance of creating awareness and encouraging hearing protection strategies for college students.

Attitudes of University Students in Afghanistan Toward Cultural Factors of Gender Inequality

Gender inequality is the product of society and culture that has significant impacts on the status and positions of human, based on their gender. The purpose of this study is to find out the underlying cultural that are responsible for gender inequality in Bamyan society. Data have been collected through the attitude of totally 363 respondents, among 130 female and 233 male university students in Bamyan, Afghanistan. Logistic regression technique through Stata version 14.1, have been used to analyze the likelihood of respondents on cultural factors. Our finding based on socio-demographic information of respondent, shows that male respondents compared to female are 99% more likely believes that cultural factors are behind gender inequality in Bamyan society, Afghanistan and an increase in years of education and age of respondents, decreases the likelihood of attitude that cultural factors are behind gender inequality in Bamyan society, Afghanistan. Also, Respondents who were married compared to unmarried and who were students of natural science and social science faculty compared to education faculty are more likely to believe that the above cultural factors are responsible for gender inequality status in Bamyan. finally, the present study suggests that patriarchal ideology, religious beliefs, gender stereotypes and traditional beliefs respectively are behind the status of gender inequality in Bamyan society, Afghanistan.

Influence of skills and knowledge on the financial attitude of university students

The article analyzes the influence of knowledge and skills on the financial attitude of university students. Financial knowledge, skills, and attitudes are components of what is called financial literacy. The theory of human capital emphasizes the importance of investing in human capital to enhance individuals' decision-making. The empirical analysis uses a sample of 531 university students from Tacna, Peru. The results of the proposed structural equation model corroborate that financial knowledge and skills directly and positively influence university students' financial attitude. The findings offer important implications for students and higher education institutions by highlighting the importance of incorporating courses and workshops on personal finance to acquire knowledge and improve students' financial skills and, consequently, facilitate the development of a financial attitude that allowsthem to make more informed financial decisions.