Guiding Questions Method and Extrinsic Learning Motivation of First Year University Students

The study aimed to examine the effects of guiding questions method on university students’ extrinsic motivation to study. The theory used was the ARCS model from Keller (1987) regarding extrinsic motivation to study. This study used a quasi-experimental method using a sample of 51 university students enrolled in General Psychology subject. Measurement used was an extrinsic motivation to study scale consisting of ARCS aspects which are attention, relevance, confidence, and satisfaction. Data was analysed using paired sample t-test and results showed that the guiding questions method was not effective to increase students’ extrinsic motivation to study. However, results also showed an increase in the ”satisfaction” aspect of extrinsic motivation to study following the guiding questions method.

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Effect of simulations enhanced with conceptual change texts on university students’ understanding of chemical equilibrium

Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society ◽

10.2298/jsc161222065o ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 83 (1) ◽

pp. 121-137 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Haluk Özmen ◽

Akbar Naseriazar

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Conceptual Change ◽

Chemical Equilibrium ◽

Control Group ◽

First Year ◽

Post Test ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Conceptual Change Texts ◽

First Year University ◽

Experimental Group

The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of computer simulations enhanced with conceptual change texts (CS-CCT) on first year university students? understanding of chemical equilibrium. A quasi-experimental design and one control group (CG, N = 60) as well as one experimental group (EG, N = 65) were used in the study. While students in CG were taught with traditional methods based on textbooks and blackboard, the EG studied the same unit with CS-CCT. The chemical equilibrium concept test (CECT) was administered as pre-test, post-test and delayed test to collect data. The results indicated that the students? scores in the EG were significantly higher than those in the CG in both post-test and delayed test. It was concluded that CS-CCT may become a more effective way for students to picture in their minds chemical equilibrium and improve their alternative interpretations. Also, such a combination is useful for students to enhance their conceptual understanding.

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mHealth-based peer mentoring for prevention of alcohol and substance abuse among first year university students: protocol for quasi-experimental intervention

Journal of Substance Use ◽

10.1080/14659891.2020.1766131 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Catherine Mawia Musyoka ◽

Anne Mbwayo ◽

Dennis M. Donovan ◽

Muthoni Mathai

Keyword(s):

Substance Abuse ◽

University Students ◽

Peer Mentoring ◽

First Year ◽

Experimental Intervention ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

First Year University

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THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL CLIMATE AT A GROUP AND THE FEATURES OF LEARNING MOTIVATION AT SOCIAL-PSYCHOLOGICAL ADAPTATION OF FIRST-YEAR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

PSYCHOLOGICAL JOURNAL ◽

10.31108/1.2020.6.1.12 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 119-129

Author(s):

Tetiana Shcherbak ◽

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Svetlana Pukhno ◽

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Psychological Adaptation ◽

Learning Motivation ◽

Psychological Climate ◽

First Year ◽

Social Psychological ◽

First Year University

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‘Embedding wellbeing’ in the French language curriculum How to help first year university students develop their perception of learning, motivation and self-efficacy

Educational Role of Language Journal ◽

10.36534/erlj.2020.01.03 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 ◽

pp. 31-42

Author(s):

Stéphanie Demont ◽

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Fabienne Vailes

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Learning Motivation ◽

French Language ◽

First Year ◽

Language Curriculum ◽

First Year University

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SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS, RELIGIOSITY, ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, AND SUBSTANCE USE AMONG FIRST-YEAR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Psychological Reports ◽

10.2466/pr0.91.5.105-113 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 91 (5) ◽

pp. 105 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

KARL PELTZER

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Substance Use ◽

Academic Performance ◽

University Students ◽

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

First Year ◽

First Year University

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Health related physical activity behaviour of first year university students

International Sports Studies ◽

10.30819/iss.38-1.03 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 38 ◽

pp. 25-35

Author(s):

Peter Le Rossignol ◽

Myrna Boertien ◽

Eng Hoe Wee

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

University Students ◽

Physical Activity Behaviour ◽

First Year ◽

Health Related ◽

First Year University ◽

Activity Behaviour

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First year university students’ perception of autonomy: an individualistic approach

Journal of Further and Higher Education ◽

10.1080/0309877x.2021.1905154 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-14

Author(s):

Feng Ding ◽

Baohua Yu

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

First Year ◽

First Year University

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Factors associated with depressive episode among first year University students in Serbia

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.1037 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽

Author(s):

S Čanković ◽

D Čanković ◽

I Radić ◽

D Rakić ◽

S Ukropina ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

University Students ◽

Depressive Episode ◽

Social Health ◽

Support Network ◽

First Year ◽

Behavioral Factors ◽

First Year University

Abstract Background Some findings indicate that university students are at higher risk of depression despite being a socially advantaged population, showing that 15 to 25% of them develop some type of mental disorder during graduation, and depression is one of the most prevalent. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of depressive symptoms and its association with gender, material status, social health, and behavioral factors among university students. Methods The research represents a cross-sectional study conducted at the University of Novi Sad, Serbia. The research involved 455 first-year students. The average age of participants was 19.3 years (72.1% girls and 27.9% boys). Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) was used to measure depressive symptoms (cut point for depressive episode ≥10). Additional questions were focused on self-assessed material status, social health, and behavioral factors (smoking and alcohol use). The binary logistic regression model was used to estimate the association between depression and observed independent variables. Results The prevalence of moderate to severe depressive episode among students was 18.0%, with no gender differences. Out of the total, 11.0% of students had suicidal thoughts or thoughts of hurting themselves. Multivariable logistic regression showed that self-assessed poor material status (OR = 2.04; 95%CI: 1.06-3.89), self-assessed poor social health (OR = 8.9; 95%CI:4.87-16.42) and smoking (OR = 2.18; 95%CI: 1.09-4.39) were significant predictors of depression among first-year university students. Conclusions High prevalence of depressive episode among university students call for the action for the promotion of mental health, particularly among those of lower socioeconomic status, and points out the importance of social health and social network in the prevention of mental disorders. Key messages Students on the first year of University should be screened for depressive symptoms. It is important to educate students on how to create a strong support network and to implement intervention programs for improving mental health through fostering healthy lifestyles change.

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