Perceptions Of University Students Research Articles

Utilisation of the health belief model to study the behavioural intentions relating to obesity management among university students: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundOverweight and obesity are excessive fat accumulations linked with many health problems, including heart diseases, type 2 diabetes and cancer. Multiple studies have demonstrated that beliefs about overweight, obesity and...

Health risk perception and exercise intention of college students: a moderated mediation model of health anxiety and lay theories of health

BackgroundHealth risk perception is an important predictor of health-protective behaviors according to the health belief model. However, the underlying mechanism connecting health risk perception and exercise behaviors is not well understood. The current study investigates how health risk perception predicts college students' exercise intention in the post-pandemic era in China and analyzes the mediating effect of health anxiety and the moderating effect of lay theories of health.Materials and methodsThis cross-sectional study adopted convenience sampling and recruited 767 students from a province in central China. The Health Risk Perception Scale, Health Anxiety Scale, Lay Theories of Health Scale, and the Chinese version of the Exercise Intention Scale were used to measure the levels of health risk perception, health anxiety, implicit health theory, and exercise intention, respectively.ResultsThe results of the moderated mediation model indicated that the health risk perception of college students significantly and positively affected exercise intention (β = 0.110, t = 2.852, p < 0.01). Meanwhile, the indirect effect of health anxiety on the relationship between health risk perception and exercise intention was significant. Furthermore, lay theories of health buffered the association between health anxiety and exercise intention, according to the moderated mediation analysis (β = 0.068, t = 2.067, p < 0.05). For college students holding incremental health theory, the influence of health anxiety on exercise intention was positively and statistically significant.ConclusionThe health risk perception of college students can lead to health anxiety, which can positively affect their exercise intention. In addition, lay theories of health can moderate the effect of health anxiety on exercise intention. The results have practical implications for developing effective, applicable, and scalable interventions to promote physical exercise by reducing the level of entity theory of health or increasing the level of incremental theory.

MZ세대 대학생들의 스트레스 대처방식에 대한 인식

Objectives The purpose of this study is to categorize how university students of the MZ generation cope with stress and analyze their characteristics. Methods Q methodology was used to confirm the subjective perception of MZ generation college students' stress response methods. At this time, the Q methodology aims to objectively measure human subjective aspects such as attitudes, beliefs, and values, and this methodology was used because in-depth opinions could be studied. Results Stress coping methods were categorized into five. The first type is a ‘considerate type’ that finds the cause of stress and carefully analyzes it to relieve stress. The second type is a ‘lone type’ who takes time alone to avoid people and tries to solve it. The third type is a ‘dependent type’ that tries to relieve stress with the people around him. The fourth type is an ‘immersive type’ that creates a new situation and copes with stress situations while immersed in other things. The fifth type is a ‘propulsion type’ that focuses on solving problems, not identifying problems. Conclusions First, it is necessary to connect various programs inside and outside the school to relieve stress for MZ generation college students who fall under the ‘considerate type’. Second, the ‘lone type’ first needs a program that helps them develop self-esteem, self-resilience, and self-efficacy. Third, rather than introducing a specific program, the ‘dependent type’ needs to provide an environment where they can communicate and interact smoothly with people around them. Fourth, since ‘immersive’ college students are the type to immerse themselves in hobbies or sports activities, it is necessary to provide conditions for various hobbies and sports activities. Fifth, ‘promoting’ college students should be provided with all possible information, activities, and programs to relieve stress to create conditions for them to promote themselves.

Implication of Reading Skills Proficiency in First Year Students of UM Digos College: An in Depth Perception of First Year College students

Implication of Reading Skills Proficiency in First Year Students of UM Digos College: An in Depth Perception of First Year College students

The Effect of Personal Color Perception of Female College Students on Self-esteem and Interpersonal Relationships

In the modern era of external image communication, the emphasis on appearance has become an essential element for success. Consequently, many individuals invest considerable time and financial resources in managing their appearance to create an idealized image. Personal color analysis, in particular, holds significant importance as a field within image management. This study aimed to analyze the effects of personal color diagnosis on the perception of personal colors, self-esteem, and interpersonal relationships among 30 female college students in their twenties. The research findings indicated a statistically significant increase in post-diagnosis personal color perception compared to pre-diagnosis. Moreover, the analysis revealed a statistically significant increase in the average self-esteem of participants post-diagnosis compared to pre-diagnosis. Additionally, there was an overall improvement in interpersonal relationships among the subjects, showing statistically significant differences when compared to pre-diagnosis levels. The purpose of this study was to empirically investigate how personal color perception affects self-esteem and interpersonal relationships among female college students in their twenties, aiming to contribute foundational data necessary for guiding evolving societal trends and leading beauty trends.

Perceptions of University Students Participating in Student Club Activities: Kültürel Miras Student Club Example

The study aims determine and examine the perceptions of students who participate in student club activities as organizers and participants regarding skills, values, and abilities/skills within the scope of these activities. The study group consisted of 14 university students who participated in the activities of a student club operating within the faculty of education of a state university in the 2022-2023 academic year. The study was carried out within the framework of phenomenology research design. “Activity Diary Interview Form’’ was used to collect the study data, and the data were analyzed with the descriptive analysis method. As a result of the study, it was determined that university students who participated in student club activities as organizers and participants made statements about skills 64 times and values 33 times according to the 2023 Social Studies Curriculum. In addition, it was determined that in these student club activities, university students put forward expressions regarding skills and abilities such as “world knowledge, love of learning, collaborative work, self-management, examples of altruism, language ability, initiative and volunteering activities’’ according to developed Paul's Transcript.

대학생의 다문화 인식, 자아존중감이 결혼 인식에 미치는 영향

The purposes of this study was to analyze the impact on marriage awareness of university students’ multicultural perception and self-esteem. The survey target was one hundred fourteen university students in Jeollanam-do. Cronbach Coefficient was calculated to test reliability of the survey questionnaires for the collected data, and Pearson’s Ratio Correlation Analysis was applied to perceive the relationship between university students’ multicultural perception, self-esteem, and marriage awareness. Multiple regression analysis implemented to see the impact on marriage awareness of university students’ multicultural perception and self-esteem. First, the relationship between multicultural perception and marriage awareness of university students did not show any significant correlation betwiin overal multicultural perception and marriage awareness. Second, university students’ multicultural perception was found to have no significant effect on marriage awareness. Third, their self-esteem affects marriage awareness more than the sub-factors of multicultural. This study would be provided as the base line data to develop multicultural policies and multicultural family support program of Korean society.

잠재적 고객만족 개선 지수(PCSI Index)를 활용한 학습관리 시스템(LMS)의 품질만족 인식에 관한 연구

This paper aims to analyze the satisfaction and perception of university students regarding the quality of Learning Management Systems (LMS) utilized in mobile environments. The analysis is conducted through Timko's Customer Satisfaction Coefficient and the PCSI Index. To achieve this goal, the definitions and concepts of smart learning and LMS are examined, and a survey on the quality satisfaction of LMS functionalities based on the Kano model is conducted among 127 university students. Through this process, Critical considerations for improving the quality of LMS in mobile environments are analyzed, including the prevention of information misperception errors, acquisition of course-related materials, and avoidance of repetitive unnecessary information. It is hoped that the directional insights derived from this study will serve as a basis for the development and design of specific LMS systems.

교양영어 수준별 수업 설계를 위한 비수도권 대학 학습자 인식 조사 사례 연구

The purpose of this study is to investigate perceptions of students in a non-metropolitan university regarding level-differentiated general English classes with a primary objective of identifying strategies to improve a college English program. To achieve the goal, a survey was conducted to assess the necessity and educational effects of level-differentiated classes, and 434 students responded. The results are summarized as follows: First, nearly half of the students disapproved the level-differentiated instruction. Second, the students exhibited more positive responses on the effectiveness of level-differentiated instruction. Third, perception on the effectiveness of level-differentiated instruction differed depending on the students’ views of its necessity. Those who feel the need for level-differentiated instruction are in favor of the effects of level-differentiated instruction. Based on the findings and analysis of the survey, pedagogical implications and suggestions were provided to improve the college English program in the university without differentiated English classes.

대학 영작문 교과목에서 자동번역기 활용법 개선을 위한 연구

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the perception of Korean university students regarding online automatic translators (ATs) and the effect of ATs on their learning of English writing. A total of 141 university freshmen students participated in the study by answering two sets of survey questionnaires and writing an English essay with the help of an AT. A method of using an AT during writing an essay was also developed in this study. The results show that students have been accustomed to using ATs, and most of them even frequently use ATs while doing writing assignments for their English classes at university. Students use ATs because they are satisfied with the speed and convenience of ATs, as well as their helpfulness in the use of vocabulary. Despite their frequent use of ATs, students commented that they are not able to judge the correctness of the translation results and had questions about the justification of its use. After conducting English composition using an AT while following the newly proposed method in this study, participants reported that they were helped to supplement the quality and content of the essay and also to learn vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure. With the newly proposed method, they could write the first draft in English on their own, and then they took enough time to think deeply about their essay through the revision process using an AT. This study is meaningful in that ATs were confirmed to be effective as an educational tool rather than as a translator itself for students to learn English writing. Finally, this study suggests that various educational methods of using ATs should be devised for other fields of language learning and for other levels of students.

Unlocking the potential: an exploratory analysis of knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions (KAP) of University students towards sustainable mangrove conservation

Unlocking the potential: an exploratory analysis of knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions (KAP) of University students towards sustainable mangrove conservation

Proposed Integration of Career Orientation as a Separate Subject in Secondary Curriculum

Proposed Integration of Career Orientation as a separate subject in the Secondary Education Curriculum, this study assesses the perception of a Regular College Students, Transferees, Shifters, Second Coursers-Doctor of Medicine undergoing Bachelor of Science in Nursing in a selected nursing school herein Metro Manila. Secondary Education Curriculum is a list of subjects that must be taken by the high school students per academic year. This task is focus on the assessment of nursing students in terms of age, gender, civil status, and their perception on Career Orientation as a separate subject in Secondary Curriculum. Aims: The study aimed to assess the knowledge and awareness of college students on the importance of Career Orientation as a separate subject in the secondary education curriculum to develop an essential recommendation to school administrations, Division Office, and Department of Education. Scope and Limitation of the Study: The central interview was made to the 48 undergraduate students in DCSLC, 27 undergraduate students in OLFU, and 25 Medical Doctors taking up nursing in a selected nursing school herein the Metro Manila. Research Design: The study employed Descriptive research with the used sample survey method and questionnaire to assess the knowledge and awareness of first courser and second courser college students. A Total of 100 college students from selected nursing school were recruited for this study. Results: A Total of 100 questionnaires were distributed, collected, validated, and analyzed.

Occupational Perceptions of Undergraduate College Students Using Q-Methodology

A successful transition into adulthood is marked by occupational identity. From the developmental perspective, it is vital to examine the occupational perceptions of college students who grew up in distinct social and psychological environments from previous generations. To bridge the research gap, this study is to examine college students’ subjective occupational perceptions and the psychosocial factors impacting their views on occupational identity. Fifty college students sorted 72 Q statements about their viewpoints on occupations. Findings revealed four viewpoints on the occupational perceptions with the highly work-engaged; money-minded; intrinsic motivation for career choice; and parent-child conflict. A person-centered counseling approach for individuals experiencing financial difficulties and/or parental conflict could enhance a sense of achievement and occupational identity. Considering delayed developmental tasks and uncertainties about their future career, along with their internal motivation and external conditions, comprehensive educational programs would be beneficial in exploring diverse career choices.

A nutrition education service learning programme: Development, implementation and impact on participants

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the perceptions of university students who served as outside facilitators for evidence-based nutrition education for elementary-age children. Design: Qualitative case study. Methods: Thirteen undergraduate university students facilitated four nutrition education sessions for elementary-age students in an after-school programme using the Choice, Control, Change model as part of service learning curriculum. University students completed pre- and post-participation surveys. Elementary-age participants completed surveys after each session. Results: University students saw the benefit of this type of experiential learning with the following themes: knowledge application, learning about diverse perspectives and having a positive impact. Before the first nutrition education session, the university students felt excited, nervous and/or enthusiastic, and during and immediately after the sessions reported they felt confident. Participant engagement was low/mixed and classroom management was challenging, which may be linked to the university students’ perceptions that they were underprepared to work in a distracting social environment, and with behaviour typical to elementary-age children. The education session recipients reported they gained knowledge about healthy behaviours and believed that eating healthy foods is important. Conclusion: There are gaps in nutrition education programme theory and implementation by outside facilitators. These findings are relevant to those who provide health education services for surrounding communities. This study provides information about implementation barriers when outside facilitators lead nutrition education, alongside recommendations to improve these types of programmes in the future.

Perceptions of University Lecturers and Students Regarding the Manifestation of Life Values among Pedagogical Students from Vietnam

In the dynamic landscape of education, the exploration of life values has emerged as a cornerstone of personal and societal development. This study delves into the shared perceptions of life values between university lecturers and pedagogical students in Vietnam. It seeks to understand the depth of their agreement and the potential ramifications for pedagogical practices. Additionally, this research investigates the multifaceted manifestations of life values among pedagogical students, as perceived by both students and lecturers. A questionnaire was meticulously designed, featuring two vital components: (1) the conceptual awareness of “life value”, and (2) manifestations of life values of pedagogical students. A diverse array of participants, consisting of 816 pedagogical students and 98 lecturers from prominent institutions, was involved in the survey. The collected data underwent rigorous mathematical and statistical analysis. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods were employed, unveiling compelling insights. The perceptions of life values among participants underscored their significance. Both students (86.0%) and lecturers (78.6%) held the perspective that life values encompassed meaningful and beneficial elements. Furthermore, their convergence on the importance of life values in guiding various life aspects is evident. Regarding the manifestations of life values among pedagogical students, nuanced perspectives emerged. Students displayed attributes such as self-care, positive attitudes, willingness to help, and emotional control. While this study offers valuable insights, limitations such as sample specificity and self-reported data bias should be acknowledged. Nevertheless, it lays the foundation for understanding the role of life values in education and informs potential interventions to enrich the educational journey for students and educators alike.
  
 Received: 27 October 2023 / Accepted: 23 February 2024 / Published: 5 March 2024

Perceptions of English foreign language university students towards the online freshman composition course

Perceptions of English foreign language university students towards the online freshman composition course

교권 회복 및 보호에 대한 인식 연구

This study sought to find out the attitudes and perceptions of college students regarding the restoration and protection of their teaching rights and to make suggestions for establishing future policies and measures to protect their teaching rights. In the month of November 2023, a web-based survey, Google Questionnaire, was used to collect data with a total of 390 students in college located in "C"-do. Frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, independent sample t-test, and one-way analysis of variance were used to determine the perception of restoration and protection of teaching rights, and the LSD method was used for post-test. Significance was set at p < 0.05.
 The questionnaire used as a measurement tool consisted of general characteristics of the research subjects (8 questions), student human rights ordinance and teacher rights (12 questions), strengthening of teacher rights and protection of educational activities (11 questions), and communication system between student’s parents and teachers (11 questions). It consisted of a total of 43 questions, and a 5-point Likert scale was used. To determine the reliability of the questionnaire items, Cronbach’s α coefficient was calculated. As a result, the Cronbach’s α coefficients of all subfactors ranged from .943 to .977.
 As a result of examining the level of awareness according to the general characteristics of the research subjects, excluding the presence or absence of a teacher in the family within the 4th degree, gender, affiliation(teacher's college student/non-pedagogical college student), grade(1st to 4th college students), whether kindergarten, elementary and middle school students have part-time jobs, and whether or not they have experienced school violence while attending elementary, middle, or high school. There appeared to be a statistical difference (p<.05). Overall, the awareness of the Student Human Rights Ordinance and teachers' rights was highest among teachers' students and students who experienced school violence while attending elementary, middle, and high school.
 As a result of examining the awareness of the restoration and protection of teaching rights by section of the questionnaire, the results showed that students in teachers' colleges, 3rd and 4th grade female college students, students in kindergartens, elementary and middle school students, students with experience working part-time, and students with a teacher in their family within the 4th degree of kinship. Students who experienced school violence while attending elementary, middle, or high school had a high level of awareness. Among students who experienced school violence, victims had a higher level of awareness of the restoration and protection of school rights than perpetrators.

Perceptions of University Students Regarding the Implementation of Translation as a Teaching Strategy

Translation has historically been a subject of debate in the field of English education. It has been widely disregarded as a legitimate endeavor for language practice and enhancement. Despite the opposition of many language educators, the prevailing view on the use of translation in language classrooms is gradually shifting. Increasingly, experts are recognizing the beneficial role that the first language plays in English Language Teaching (ELT). This topic has been deliberated in the context of language pedagogical techniques. The primary objective of this study was to examine the utilization of translation as a learning approach by Vietnamese English learners in their pursuit of acquiring proficiency in the English language. It is also important to identify the translation mechanisms that students employ during the learning process. To do this, the study utilized the quantitative approach, involving 120 Vietnamese university students who are learning English as a foreign language. Subsequent data analysis and statistical calculations demonstrated that language learners employed a diverse range of learning strategies pertaining to translation in order to comprehend, retain, and generate English, regardless of whether their teachers opposed such practices.

Knowledge Level and Perceptions of Brazilian University Students about Bioeconomy

Through the creation of clean and innovative technologies, Bioeconomics is a means of achieving sustainability. For this to happen, it needs to be incorporated into concrete social actions, gaining knowledge and social acceptance. In this sense, the main purpose of this study was to analyze the understanding and level of knowledge of Brazilian university students about Bioeconomy, understanding their expectations and the factors that explain their attitudes towards it. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis with the help of IBM SPSS Statistics software version 28. The survey recorded 220 responses, identifying that 53.2% of the respondents were familiar with the term Bioeconomy and 47.2% had a level of knowledge classified as good or very good. In addition, a correlation was identified between the knowledge area and the place of residence of the students and their level of knowledge, with different motivations for supporting Bioeconomy, with economic motivations prevailing over socio-environmental ones. Also, it was found that the level of knowledge and support for Bioeconomy are directly correlated, so the greater the knowledge, the greater the support for it. More, even those students who don’t recognize the term Bioeconomy associate it with sustainability and the green economy. This study shows that there is a need to introduce topics related to Bioeconomy in universities and in Brazilians’ daily lives.

Knowledge and Perceptions About Cervical Cancer and Human Papillomavirus, and Relationship with E-health Literacy, and Affecting Factors Among Female University Students.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to reveal female university students' knowledge and perceptions about cervical cancer (CC) and human papillomavirus (HPV), and relationship with e-health literacy (e-HL). It also aims to determine the predictors affecting CC and HPV. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 589 female university students in Türkiye. Data were collected using a "Cervical Cancer and HPV Awareness Questionnaire" and an "E-health Literacy Scale (e-HLS)." Analysis involved Pearson correlation analysis, Independent Sample t-test, one-way analysis of variance, and Linear Regression analysis. Results: Results indicate that female students exhibited a low level of knowledge and perception about CC and HPV. Only 2.90% of students reported being vaccinated, while 39.90% had sexual experience. Higher knowledge levels were observed among married individuals, those familiar with HPV and the HPV vaccine, those who had undergone Pap smear tests, sexually active individuals, and consistent condom users. e-HL had a positive impact on knowledge and perceived threat about CC and HPV. The affecting predictors for knowledge about CC and HPV were found to be e-HLS (β = 0.911), having prior knowledge of HPV (β = 0.201), and being aware of the HPV vaccine (β = 0.172). In terms of perceived threat, the affecting predictors were e-HLS (β = 0.207), having heard of HPV (β = 0.101), and having knowledge of the HPV vaccine (β = 0.092). Conclusion: e-HL emerged as a crucial predictor positively influencing knowledge and perceptions about CC and HPV. This suggests the potential for organizing digital health campaigns to enhance awareness and understanding of CC and HPV.