Investigating the Appropriateness and Validity of the Academic Motivation Scale-College Version for South African First-Year University Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adéle Kapp ◽  
Karina Mostert ◽  
Leon de Beer
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
South African ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
First Year ◽  
Academic Motivation Scale ◽  
Motivation Scale ◽  
First Year University

scholarly journals The Role of Psychological Strengths, Coping Strategies and Well-Being in the Prediction of Academic Engagement and Burnout in First-Year University Students [El papel de las fortalezas psicológicas, las estrategias de Afrontamiento y el bienestar en la predicción del engagement y del burnout académico, en estudiantes universitarios de primer curso]

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Merhi ◽  
Ángeles Sánchez-Elvira Paniagua ◽  
Francisco José Palací Descals
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Academic Engagement ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
First Year ◽  
Personal Strengths ◽  
First Year University ◽  
Psychological Strengths

Two of the most significant challenges that higher education institutions are currently addressing are students' failure and drop-out prevention, as well as the promotion of students’ retention and success. The present study aimed at analysing the role that different variables play in the prediction of Academic Engagement and Burnout in first-year university students, under a multivariate perspective. The contribution of relevant psychological strengths in academic environments (Resilience, Personal initiative, and Academic Motivation), Procrastination and different coping strategies facing studies (Persistence, Avoidance and Anxiety) was explored. Also, the perception of academic demands and stress, students' affect (positive and negative) and the academic satisfaction was considered. Finally, an analysis of different engaged and burnt-out profiles of students was carried out. The contribution of the Efficacy subscale of Academic Burnout as an independent personal resource, and the consideration of the so-called Core Burnout, were subject of analysis. A sample of 172 first-year students of face-to-face universities, 68.8% women with a mean age of 22.99 years (SD = 7.62) volunteered to participate online in this study. The results showed, on the one hand, that Academic Engagement consisted mainly on a positive and intrinsic motivational construct, also characterised by academic efficacy, persistence as an active coping strategy, positive affect and satisfaction. On the other hand Core Burnout was mainly characterised by the perception of higher demands (e.g. academic overload), maladaptive learning behaviours and coping strategies such as procrastination and avoidance of difficulties, negative affect and dissatisfaction. Different profiles of engaged and burnt-out students were also analysed showing strong differences regarding personal strengths, coping with learning strategies, well-being and satisfaction with studies.These results could help us to set bases for the development of early support and prevention programs for students’ Burnout, as well as actions aiming at promoting students’ Engagement and well-being during their first academic year.

scholarly journals Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Is Associated With Increased Meningococcal Carriage Acquisition Among First-year Students in 2 South African Universities

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Meiring ◽  
Cheryl Cohen ◽  
Linda de Gouveia ◽  
Mignon du Plessis ◽  
Karistha Ganesh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
University Students ◽  
South African ◽  
Relative Risk Ratio ◽  
First Year ◽  
Adjusted Relative Risk ◽  
Vaccination Programs ◽  
South African Universities ◽  
First Year University ◽  
Carriage Prevalence

Abstract Background Invasive meningococcal disease clusters occur among university students and may reflect higher carriage prevalence among this population. We aimed to measure meningococcal carriage prevalence, acquisition, and risk factors among first-year university students in South Africa. Methods In summer–autumn 2017, after consenting to participate, we collected oropharyngeal swabs and questionnaires on carriage risk factors and tested students for HIV at 2 universities, during registration week (survey 1) and 6–8 weeks later (survey 2). Meningococci were detected by culture and polymerase chain reaction. Results We enrolled 2120 students at registration. Mean age was 18.5 years, 59% (1252/2120) were female and 0.8% (16/1984) had HIV. Seventy-eight percent of students returned for survey 2 (1655/2120). Among the cohort, carriage prevalence was 4.7% (77/1655) at registration, increasing to 7.9% (130/1655) at survey 2: 5.0% (83) acquired new carriage, 2.8% (47) had persistent carriage, 1.8% (30) cleared the initial carriage, and 90.3% (1495) remained carriage free. At both surveys, nongenogroupable meningococci predominated, followed by genogroups Y, B, W, and C. On multinomial analysis, risk factors for carriage acquisition included attending nightclubs (adjusted relative risk ratio [aRRR], 2.1; 95% CI, 1.1–4.0), having intimate kissing partners (aRRR, 1.8; 95% CI, 1.1–2.9) and HIV (aRRR, 5.0; 95% CI, 1.1–24.4). Conclusions Meningococcal carriage among first-year university students increased after 2 months. Sociobehavioral risk factors were associated with increased carriage for all analyses. HIV was associated with carriage acquisition. Until vaccination programs become mandatory in South African universities, data suggest that students with HIV could benefit most from meningococcal vaccination.

Creating College Advising Connections: Comparing Motivational Beliefs of Early College High School Students to Traditional First-Year University Students

2010 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marvarene Oliver ◽  
Richard J. Ricard ◽  
Karl J. Witt ◽  
Melissa Alvarado ◽  
Patricia Hill
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
High Schools ◽  
University Students ◽  
Support Services ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
Early College ◽  
First Year ◽  
School Students ◽  
College Advising ◽  
First Year University

Early college high schools (ECHSs) are partnerships between high schools and colleges or universities designed to enhance college readiness and completion, particularly among students traditionally underrepresented in higher education. We compared the self-reported motivational profiles of ECHS students to traditional first-year university students to explore the different college advising and support services each group may require. We found differences between the two groups in academic motivation, coping skills, and receptivity to support services. ECHS students also reported significantly higher levels of educational stress. Findings are of particular importance to advisors and support personnel who plan and program appropriate support services for incoming students. Implications of these findings are discussed.

scholarly journals Effect of Academic Background on Social Competence and its Relationship with Academic Motivation and Academic Performance of First Year University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-28
Author(s):  
Ghania Yamin ◽  
Huma Khalid ◽  
Fizza Tahir ◽  
Erum Khatri ◽  
Sidra Shoaib
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Social Competence ◽  
University Students ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
First Year ◽  
Academic Background ◽  
Weak Relationship ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
First Year University

Certain differences have been observed in the students belonging to different academic backgrounds hence the purpose of the current research was to explore the effect of academic background (i.e., Cambridge & HSSC) on Social Competence and to see its relationship with Academic motivation and Academic performance among first year university students. The hypothesis states that there is a significant difference between Social Competence and Academic Motivation of Cambridge and Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) students. There also exists a significant relationship between Social competence, Academic motivation and Academic performance of first year university students. Research design of the study was comparative co-relational survey design. Whereas sampling technique used was purposive convenient sampling. There were N=166 participants (Males n=53 & Females n=113; Cambridge n=90 & HSSC n=76) with the age range of 18-23 years (M=2.76, SD=1.28) from different private and government universities of Karachi. Academic Motivation Scale (Vallerrand, et al., 1992) and Social Competence Scale (Shujja, Malik, & Khan, 2015) for Adolescence were used for measuring academic motivation and social competence whereas for academic performance previous grades in last given exams were demanded. Statistical analysis including T-test was used for measuring relationship variables of Academic Motivation, Social Competence and Academic Performance among first year university students show no significant relationship. a positive but weak relationship was discovered between social competence and intrinsic motivation. Furthermore, a weak relationship was identified between social competence and gender. This study will help increase insight and improvise the education system and teaching methodologies of both educational systems. Implications for teachers to use innovative methodologies and strategies while teaching to enhance students’ social and academic skills to positively influence their performance.

scholarly journals Assessing Moroccan University Students’ English Learning Motivation: A Comparative Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Otmane Omari ◽  
Mohammed Moubtassime ◽  
Driss Ridouani
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Academic Motivation Scale ◽  
Motivation Scale ◽  
English Learning Motivation ◽  
Academic Year

This study seeks to survey whether students are motivated to learn English or not and to evaluate the differences within and between three most known universities in Morocco, involving a private one, in terms of students’ English learning motivation. Moreover, factors that make a student more motivated to learn English were investigated. This study examines motivation of university students according to their institution, gender, and other variables. Assessment of university students’ motivation was by scores on items from the Academic Motivation Scale. The sample consisted of 329 undergraduate students from three different Moroccan universities. The most important finding was that participants in general are quite motivated to learn English with a score of (M = 3.80) with regard to the overall score using a 5-point Likert scale, and a higher level of introjected extrinsic motivation (M = 4.11), which means that they do such tasks because they are supposed or asked to do them. Moreover, factors such as how students consider university, their location during the academic year, and their decision behind choosing to go to university were found to affect students’ motivation.

scholarly journals The Effects of a Peer Mentoring Program on Academic Success Among First Year University Students

2003 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Rodger ◽  
Paul F. Tremblay
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
University Students ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
Peer Mentoring ◽  
Control Group ◽  
First Year ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Final Grades ◽  
First Year University

The present study examines the effect of participation of first-year university students in a full-year peer mentoring program as well as individual differences in motivation in relation to outcome measures of retention and achievement. A sample of 983 first year students completed the Academic Motivation Inventory (Tremblay, 1998) and agreed to provide final grades; 537 students were randomly assigned to participate in the program, while the remainder served as a control group. Mentored students who continued to participate mid-way through the second semester had significantly higher final grades than did students in the control group. There was no effect on retention from year one to year two, however data are being collected on retention and grades for all groups for the length of their undergraduate careers. Students high in anxiety in the mentored group showed achievement comparable to that of low anxiety program participants, whereas students in the control group with high anxiety scored significantly worse on achievement than did their low anxiety counterparts.

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