scholarly journals Concentration, Memory and Gender - A Case Study on High School Students

Author(s):  
Sankara Pitchaiah Podila

Concentration and memory are considered as sisters. Without classroom concentration, students cannot memorize the subject matter. Even a student has a good concentration, without memory it may not be useful. The present study was observed the level of concentration and memory in 8th to 10th studying high school students. A total of 2132, students from 9 High schools were selected for the study. Out of them, 1352 are male and 780 are female. Using simple questions, student's response was taken. The study revealed that high percent of male students expressed concentration and memory problem compared to female students.

Author(s):  
Sankara Pitchaiah Podila ◽  
Nazia Sultana

Zoophobia is one type of specific phobia. It is a fear of animals. The present study was carried out to know the degree of Zoophobia among 8th to 10th Government high school students. The response was taken from 2743 students (Male: 1589 Female: 1154). The study found that 20.57% of male students expressed the phobia and it is 32.84% in the case of female. Comparatively, high percentage of female students have Zoophobia than male. Some of the useful treatment methods are Homeopathy, Exposure based therapy, Cognitive therapy and Relaxation techniques.


Author(s):  
Sankara Pitchaiah Podila

Acrophobia is one type of specific phobia. It is an extreme and sometimes irrational fear of heights. The phobia is classified by space and motion discomfort, this fear has many root causes and can be severe in its intensity. The present study was carried out to know the level of the exam phobia among 8th to 10th Government high school students in. The response was taken from 2743 students (Male: 1589. Female: 1154). The study found that out of the total male students, 21.63% students expressed the phobia and it is 16.99% in the case of female. Comparatively, high percentage of male students has acrophobia than female students in all the classes. Homeopathy, Exposure based therapy, Cognitive therapy and Relaxation techniques are some of the useful treatment methods.


Author(s):  
Sankara Pitchaiah Podila

Humans are sensitive to certain parameters, for ex., light, sound, smell and criticism. In the present study these aspects are studied with reference to gender on High school students of Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India. A total of 2743 are responded to the questions (male:1589 and female:1154). The study found that the sensitivity is more in male students in relation to light, sound and smell, however, in the case of criticism, it is more in female students. Exposure therapy is useful to face light sensitivity and counseling for criticism. Regarding the sound and smell, they have no much impact on the student’s life/Career.


Author(s):  
Sankara Pitchaiah Podila ◽  
Nazia Sultana

Phobias are common in human life. Exam phobia is the most common phobia among the school students. The present study was carried out to know the level of the exam phobia among 8th to 10th Government high school students in. The response was taken from 2981 students (Male: 1589. Female: 1392). The study found that out of the total male students, 38.45% students expressed the phobia. In the case of female it is 45.26. Researchers reported that phobia of examination affects the academic performance of the students in the examination and they could not perform according to their knowledge due to a phobia of examination as they forget the answers to some questions during examination due to nervousness and a phobia of examination. Homeopathy, Exposure based therapy, Cognitive therapy and Relaxation techniques are some of the useful treatment methods. The authors suggested to follow the exam preparation tips to reduce exam phobia.


2006 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 268-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aida Orgocka ◽  
Jasna Jovanovic

This study examined how social opportunity structure influences identity exploration and commitment of Albanian high school students. A total of 258 students completed a questionnaire that gauged their identity exploration and commitment in three domains: education, occupation, and family. ANOVA results indicated that, overall, students scored highest in exploration in the domain of education and in commitment in the domain of family. Students' exploration and commitment were linked to gender. Albanian female students scored higher than male students in exploration and commitment regarding education and family. Perceived work opportunities in Albania or abroad also significantly moderated participants' exploration in the domain of education and were associated with commitment in education and occupation. As one of the first studies to explore Albanian youth's identity development in relation to social opportunity structure, findings are discussed in light of furthering the field of Albanian adolescent and youth development.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 336-347
Author(s):  
Mida Nurani ◽  
Mayya Shofa Mahfud ◽  
Riska Lail Agustin ◽  
Hendrata Vive Kananda

The purpose of this research is to analyze the mathematics literacy skills of high school students in terms of gender, especially in the material linear program. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. Data Collection was carried out on the eleventh-grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Meraksa Aji. The subject was 31 students which consisted of 14 females and 17 males. The data was collected using tests and interviews and analyze use method triangulation. The results showed that female students' literacy skills were better than male students. Female students find the indicators of interpreting mathematics to solve problems, formulate problems systematically and use concepts, facts, procedures, and reasoning in mathematics. Meanwhile, male students have only fulfilled the indicators of interpreting mathematics to solve problems.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
Saad Althobaiti ◽  
Tariq Elyas

<p><em>This study investigates whether teaching spelling to high school students using different techniques, i.e. copy, cover, compare and flip folder, would improve students’ spelling. Additionally, it explores students’ opinions and perceptions towards these techniques. The research conducted in Granada high school in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Thirty-six male students participated in this study whose levels according to the course book were assumed to be B1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). In this study, a mixed research method was used where data was analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The first group was taught using copy cover and compare method (CCC), which emphasizes repeated practice when errors occur in students spelling, whereas the second group was trained using the flip folder technique which is a combination of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic techniques that were believed to enhance memorization. A post-test was utilized immediately after the intervention and the results showed that the CCC group outperformed the Flip Folder group. </em></p>


2021 ◽  
pp. 147821032110630
Author(s):  
Paul Bruno ◽  
Colleen M Lewis

Little is known about the extent to which expansions of K-12 computer science (CS) have been equitable for students of different racial backgrounds and gender identities. Using longitudinal course-level data from all high schools in California between the 2003–2004 and 2018–2019 school years we find that 79% of high school students in California, including majorities of all racial groups, are enrolled in schools that offer CS, up from 45% in 2003. However, while male and female students are equally likely to attend schools that offer CS courses, CS courses represent a much smaller share of course enrollments for female students than for male students. Non-Asian students enroll in relatively few CS courses, and this is particularly true for Black, Hispanic, and Native American students. Race gaps in CS participation are to a substantial degree explicable in terms of access gaps, but gender gaps in CS participation are not. Different groups of students have access to CS teachers with similar observable qualifications, but CS teachers remain predominantly white and male. Consequently, white and male CS students are much more likely than other students to have same-race or same-gender instructors. Our findings and the implications we draw for practice will be of interest to administrators and policymakers who, over and above needing to ensure equitable access to CS courses for students, need to attend carefully to equity-related course participation and staffing considerations.


Children ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 108
Author(s):  
Tomoko Omiya ◽  
Naoko Deguchi ◽  
Taisuke Togari ◽  
Yoshihiko Yamazaki

Adolescence is marked by significant life stress. Recently, school refusal and dropouts as well as suicide among Japanese adolescents have increased. Sense of coherence (SOC) is recognized as a competency that helps people deal with stress. The purpose of this study was to examine the factors influencing SOC in male and female high school students. We conducted a survey with 203 pairs of high school students and their mothers, in Tokyo, to explore their SOC, family relationships, school belonging, and autistic traits. Analysis of the data revealed a weak relationship between female students’ SOC and that of their mothers, and no relationship between male students’ SOC and their mothers’ SOC. Feelings of acceptance and recognition from teachers improved students’ SOC, irrespective of gender. Low SOC in mothers had a negative impact on female students’ SOC, and children’s lack of imagination (an autism spectrum tendency) had a negative impact on male students’ SOC. This study revealed the importance of support at home and school according to the needs of both genders.


2002 ◽  
Vol 91 (1) ◽  
pp. 193-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadya M. Kouzma ◽  
Gerard A. Kennedy

This study aimed at investigating the relationship between hours of homework, stress, and mood disturbance in senior high school students, 141 boys and 228 girls, recruited from high schools across Victoria, Australia. Participants' ages ranged from 16 to 18 years ( M = 16.6, SD = .6). A 1-wk. homework diary, a Self-reported Stress scale, and the Profile of Mood States were administered to students. Analysis showed that the number of hours spent completing homework ranged from 10 to 65 hours per week ( M = 37.0, SD = 12.2). Independent samples t-test analyses showed significant sex differences, with female students scoring higher on hours of homework, stress, and mood disturbance compared to male students. Pearson product-moment correlations were significant and positive for hours of homework with stress and for hours of homework with mood disturbance.


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