scholarly journals Erasmus Exchange Program – A Matter of (Relatively) Older Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca Fumarco ◽  
Magnus Carlsson ◽  
Benjamin G. Gibbs
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Age Differences ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Older Students ◽  
Exchange Students ◽  
Relative Age ◽  
Exchange Program ◽  
Education Outcomes

AbstractThis study contributes to the literature on long-term effects of relative age (i.e. age differences between classmates in compulsory school) by examining tertiary education outcomes. We investigate whether there is evidence of relative age effects on university students enrolled in the Erasmus exchange program. We use administrative data on all exchange students who visited the Linnaeus University, in Sweden, in the four years since its founding. We find long-term evidence of RAEs—the youngest cohort students participate less often to the Erasmus exchange program than older cohort members.

Gender and Age Differences in the Drinking Behaviors of University Students

1994 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
pp. 395-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence W. Svenson ◽  
George K. Jarvis ◽  
Robert L. Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
University Students ◽  
Age Differences ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Older Students ◽  
The Past ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Drinking Behaviors ◽  
Gender And Age Differences ◽  
Designated Driver

A sample of 457 university students were queried concerning their use of alcohol. The majority (90%) of students reported drinking at least once over the past year, with men drinking more often. Age differences were noted, with older students ( Mdn = 32.0 yr. vs 19.0 yr.) more likely to report drinking 4 to 6 times per week. Women generally had healthier attitudes concerning alcohol consumption, e.g., more likely to try to prevent a friend from driving after drinking, pay for use of a taxi, or have a designated driver. Men were more likely to indicate that it is socially acceptable to be intoxicated occasionally and also that most drinkers do not suffer health problems as a result of their drinking. The present study indicates a need to educate university students about the effects of alcohol with a particular emphasis needed for male students.

scholarly journals Beyond Grade Point Average of University Students: Theoretical Foundations for the Achievement as a Process Approach with an Empirical Illustration

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Gaudreau
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Individual Differences ◽  
University Students ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Psychological Research ◽  
Process Approach ◽  
Achievement Level ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Empirical Illustration

Psychological research in tertiary education typically follows the achievement as an outcome approach in which the focus is placed on inter-individual differences in the achievement level of students (e.g., semester GPA, cumulative GPA). In this article, the achievement as a process approach is proposed to reconceptualise academic achievement as a developmental story with far reaching consequences. Three principles are articulated to posit that the trajectory of academic achievement differ across students (principle #1) and that such inter-individual differences are consequential (principle #2) and far reaching (principle #3) predictors of long-term success of students (e.g., retention, timely graduation). An empirical illustration is presented and results of growth curve analyses indicate that (a) an achievement shock during the first year, (b) a bounce back effect during the second year, and (c) continuous improvement during the junior and senior years improves our capacity to predict long-term success of university students and outperforms the typical predictors used by universities. This new approach has far reaching consequences for the management, services, policies, and research agenda of people working to promote the success of students. Six broad implications are delineated to steer research and practices in novel, needed, and promising directions across tertiary education and beyond.

scholarly journals University Students’ Lifestyle Behaviors during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Four-Wave Longitudinal Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (17) ◽  
pp. 8998
Author(s):  
Aurélie Goncalves ◽  
Sarah Le Vigouroux ◽  
Elodie Charbonnier
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
University Students ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Sedentary Behaviors ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect

Many studies have highlighted the impact of lockdowns on the lifestyle of university students. We do not, however, know how these lifestyles have changed over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of the present study was to describe changes in the levels of physical activity, sedentary behaviors, and alcohol consumption in French university students during different periods of the pandemic. This cohort study was conducted between 23 April and 11 December 2020. Measurements were performed four times: Twice during two successive lockdowns and twice during the intervening period. A total of 1294 university students were initially included, and 91 students completed the four measurement points over a seven-month period. Alcohol consumption, physical activity, and sedentary behaviors were measured. The results revealed high levels of physical activity during the first lockdown, but a subsequent decline during the pandemic that was partly explained by time. The pandemic had a positive effect on alcohol consumption. Sedentary levels were higher during both lockdowns, and sedentary behaviors tended to persist over time. This study raises concerns about the long-term effects of the pandemic on students’ health and lifestyle. The preponderance of distance learning should be reconsidered, given the negative impact of physical inactivity and sedentary behavior on long-term health, especially in young adults.

scholarly journals Psychological Vulnerability of French University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Four-Wave Longitudinal Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (18) ◽  
pp. 9699
Author(s):  
Elodie Charbonnier ◽  
Sarah Le Vigouroux ◽  
Aurelie Goncalves
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
University Students ◽  
Situational Factors ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Know How ◽  
Self Blame ◽  
Brief Cope ◽  
Positive Reframing ◽  
Over Time

Background: Many studies have highlighted the negative mental health consequences of lockdowns. However, to date, we do not know how these consequences change over time. The first objective of the present study was to track changes in adjustment strategies and clinical issues among French university students at different times of the pandemic. The second objective was to investigate the psychological and situational factors contributing to students’ anxiety and depressive symptoms. Method: This cohort study was conducted between 23 April and 11 December 2020. Measurements were performed four times: during France’s first national lockdown, during the period after lockdown, when universities were open, and finally during the second national lockdown. A total of 1294 university students were initially included, and 91 students completed the four measurement points over a 7-month period. Coping strategies (with the Brief-COPE), health concerns (with two questions), anxiety and depressive symptoms (with the HADS) were measured. Results: Results showed an evolution over time of anxiety (χ2 = 21.59 ***) and depressive (χ2 = 29.73 ***) symptoms. Depressive symptoms are significantly higher during lockdown periods compared to unlockdown periods. Anxiety symptoms are likewise particularly high during the two lockdowns, but also when the universities reopen. At different times, anxiety and depressive symptoms were positively associated with maladaptive strategies, such as the self-blame (rho between 0.33 and 0.51) and negatively with adaptive strategies, such as the positive reframing (rho between −0.23 and −0.44). Conclusions: The trajectory of anxiety, which is elevated even in the absence of lockdown, raises concerns about the long-term effects of the pandemic on these symptoms.

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