scholarly journals Gender Difference in the Relationship of Physical Activity and Subjective Happiness Among Chinese University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenning Jiang ◽  
Jin Luo ◽  
Hannan Guan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Gender Difference ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Subjective Happiness ◽  
Chinese University ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Gender makes a difference in health and physical activity (PA). This research aimed to identify the gender difference in the relationship of PA and subjective happiness among Chinese university students.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Shanghai Jiao Tong University from July 7 to 17 in 2021, using an anonymous online self-report questionnaire. The questionnaire included the Chinese version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), the Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS), the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21(DASS-21). The demographic and health-related factors were also reported. Linear regression was carried out to identify the relationship of PA and subjective happiness.Findings: In total, 1,512 students (1,108 males and 404 females) from three comprehensive schools completed the survey. The SHS score was 17.20 ± 3.44, and it was 17.00 ± 3.23 in males, and 17.75 ± 3.93 in females, respectively (p < 0.001). There was no gender difference in vigorous, moderate PA, or walk min/week, while female students had longer sedentary behavior hours/day than males. Male students scored higher in each subscale of DASS-21. After controlling for confounders, vigorous PA min/week (β = 0.002, p = 0.002) and sedentary behavior hours/day (β = 0.168, p = 0.005) were significantly positively associated with happiness in male students. In contrast, walk min/week (2= 0.002, p = 0.005) was significantly positively associated with happiness in female students.Interpretation: This research demonstrated a significant gender difference in the association between PA and happiness. Policymakers and college management should pay more attention to PA programs to promote students’ happiness and mental health status.

scholarly journals To explore how stress and depression associates with wellbeing of university students in Eastern Nigeria by gender

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 312-322
Author(s):  
Ezenna Michael Agwu
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
University Students ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Few studies in the past examined student’s health status and lifestyle behaviours, however, none have examined how student’s wellbeing is being influenced by stress and depression among university students in eastern Nigeria. This is the first study in Nigeria to gauge the relationship between students mental health status with wellbeing. The study went further to examined how the relationship of stress and depression transmits through gender among the students. Aims: The aim of this study is to explore the relationship of stress and depression with students’ wellbeing and gender. Method: This is a cross sectional descriptive study. Full time university students were recruited from the department of public health in the University of Calabar, Cross River state Nigeria. Data collection was based on an anonymous questionnaire and the sample size was (n= 291). Descriptive tests and chi-square tests were conducted. Results: The study indicated that female students reported higher stress and depression than their male counterparts. Secondly the study shows that female students had a better wellbeing and health status than male students. Conclusion: This study is the first to gauge the association of stress and depression with wellbeing and gender of university students in Nigeria. The result indicated that though female students reported higher stress and depression than male students however, on the contrary they reported better wellbeing index than their male counterparts that even reported lower stress and depression.

scholarly journals Isotemporal Analysis of the Association of Objectively Measured Physical Activity With Depressive Symptoms: Results From Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL)

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 733-739 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chad D. Rethorst ◽  
Ashley E. Moncrieft ◽  
Marc D. Gellman ◽  
Elva M. Arredondo ◽  
Christina Buelna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Hispanic Community ◽  
Hispanic Latinos ◽  
Objectively Measured ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Background:The burden of depression among Hispanics/Latinos indicates the need to identify factors related to depressive symptoms. This paper examines the relationship of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) with depressive symptoms in Hispanic/Latinos.Methods:The Hispanic Community Health Study / Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) is a population-based, cohort study of Hispanic/Latinos in 4 United States metropolitan areas. Objectively measured PA was coded into: sedentary behavior (SB), light-intensity (LPA), moderate-intensity (MPA), and vigorous-intensity (VPA); and the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale-10 assessed depressive symptoms. Multiple regression analysis utilizing isotemporal substitution, adjusted for relevant covariates, examined PA as predictors of depressive symptoms.Results:Substitution of 1 hour of SB with VPA resulted in a significant decrease in depressive symptoms (β = –1.215, P = .021). Similar decreases were observed when VPA replaced LPA (β = –1.212, P = .021) and MPA (β = –1.50 P = .034). MPA and LPA were not associated with lower depressive symptoms.Conclusions:Previous research has focused on the relationship of MVPA on depressive symptoms. Our results suggest these constructs should be examined separately as they may have unique relationships with depressive symptoms. The association of SB with greater depressive symptoms confirms previous reports.

scholarly journals Building and application of statistical measure of concern among university students

2018 ◽  
Vol 219 (2) ◽  
pp. 237-260
Author(s):  
M. Dr.. Hind Sabih Rahim
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Statistical Measure ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The aims of current research into building and applying statistical anxiety scale in a sample of shining students stood size (250) request and female students, including 133 students, and 117 students, for the purpose of achieving the goal of research adopted a researcher definition of concern EMI (Anojiose 0.2000) was drafting (32) paragraph to measure the statistical concern and to verify the validity of paragraphs logically presented to a group of experts in Educational and Psychological Sciences, and the percentage of agreement (85%) For the purpose of analysis Vqrt scale extraction Alsekoumtrah characteristics have been applied to the sample (250) students and prayed istikhaarah force discriminatory paragraphs style two extremes, either ratified paragraph has been extracted through the relationship of the paragraph mainly college and also been verified Alsekoumtrah characteristics of scale through honesty two (virtual honesty and sincerity construction) and consistency through the re-test method and the percentage of stability (0.79), and in order to complete the Interest from the current scale has current research findings and recommendations and proposals came out.

scholarly journals The impact of the universities closure on physical activity and academic performance in physical education in university students during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-27
Author(s):  
Aleksander Yu. Osipov ◽  
Tatyana I. Ratmanskaya ◽  
Elena A. Zemba ◽  
Vladimir Potop ◽  
Mikhail D. Kudryavtsev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Student Population ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Lower Amount ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Impact

Background and Study Aim. Physical activity (PA) is regarded as a critical component of a healthy lifestyle and disease prevention. Different constraints placed upon social interaction and public spaces due to COVID-19 could decrease PA and academic performance in physical education (PE) in student population. The purpose of the research was to assess overall and sport/fitness PA level and academic performance in PE in a sample of university students pre- to post-cancellation of face-to-face PE classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Material and Methods. Participants (n=209) – university students (19-20 years old). The overall period of the research is September-December 2020. All participants (male–n=106 and female–n=103) were divided into approximately equal groups: humanities students (male–MG-1, female–FG-1), medicine students (male–MG-2, female–FG-2), technical students (male–MG-3, female–FG-3). The main research tools: modified student self-reported questionnaire (on the base of IPAQ), academic grading (scores for self-completed PE tasks). In surveys, all participants self-rated overall and sport/fitness PA level pre- to post-cancellation of face-to-face PE classes. The participants had to complete 32 special PE tasks, during the research period. PE teachers rated participants by a special grading scale. Results. For the male and female students’ groups there were no significant differences of overall PA, sport/fitness PA level and academic performance in PE pre-cancellation of face-to-face PE classes. All participants significantly (p≤0.05) decreased overall PA, sport/fitness PA level and academic performance in PE post-cancellation. There was a significant (p≤0.05) large amount of overall PA level in MG-2 students and sport/fitness PA level in MG-1 students’ post-cancellation of face-to-face PE classes. For the male students there were no significant differences of grading in PE pre- to post-cancellation of face-to-face PE classes between participants groups. There was a significant (p≤0.05) large amount of overall PA level post-cancellation of face-to-face PE classes in FG-2 students. There was a significantly (p≤0.05) lower amount of sport/fitness PA level post-cancellation of face-to-face PE classes in FG-3 students. There was a significant drop in mean grading scores in PE post-cancellation of face-to-face PE classes in students. FG-2 participants had significantly (p≤0.05) higher grading scores in PE post-cancellation of face-to-face PE classes. Conclusions. The universities closure and cancellation of face-to-face PE classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic decreased overall PA, sport/fitness PA level and academic performance in PE in all participants. It is important to note that the proportional decrease in overall PA for the male students was actually large, then decrease in overall PA for the female students was less. The findings highlight the need for active interventions of PA promotion targeted at the student population in the context of self-isolation measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Relating Learner Empowerment with Learner Self-Regulation Learning in Higher Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahira Batool ◽  
Ghazala Noureen ◽  
Zobia Ayuob
Keyword(s):  
Self Regulation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Male Students ◽  
University Level ◽  
Learner Empowerment ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of the study was to analyze the relationship of Learner empowerment and Self-regulation at university level. The researcher conducted a survey by administering the questionnaire to collect a data on a sample of 300 students in which 150 male students and 150 female students in District Lahore were included. Data were analyzed by using inferential and descriptive statistics. Researcher has used two instruments first one learner empowerment and second students’ self- regulation. Learner empowerment composed of three factors and students’ self-regulation also has three factors. Sample was selected by random sampling technique. There were 22 statements of Learner empowerment questionnaire and 23 statements of Self-regulation questionnaire. The Study revealed that students’ level of Self- regulation was high. The study also revealed that most of students were much empowered on overall learner empowerment scale and its three components. The study was also found positive and strong relationship between Learner empowerment and students’ Self-regulation at university level. It can be concluded from the findings of the study that Self-regulation and Learner empowerment are correlated and strengthen to each other.

scholarly journals A STUDY OF RELATIONSHIP OF PARENTS’ MOTIVATION ON DYSLEXIC CHILDREN’S SCHOOL GOING BEHAVIOUR

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-36
Author(s):  
Juhri Abdul Muin ◽  
Riyanto ◽  
Satryo Budi Wibowo
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Rapid Automatized Naming ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Correlational Design ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose of the study: This study aims to identify the type of dyslexia students have and the relationship with motivation given by parents for dyslexic students to go to school. Methodology: This type of research is associative quantitative research with correlational design. Where the total number of the sample from this study were 48 students and parents’with details of 35 male students and 13 female students who were taken based on purposive sampling techniques and 48 students' parents, data were then analyzed with the help of SPSS 21 application to look for descriptive statistics in the form of mean, min, and max as well as the relationship between parents' motivation and dyslexic children. Main Findings: From the results of the analysis that has been done, there is a relationship between parents' motivation in fostering the interests of dyslexic children, this is reinforced by the results of dyslexia indicators of PA type with good categories of 64.6% (31 of 48) students, RAN indicators with good categories of 58.3 % (28 out of 48) students, WM indicators with good categories were 62.5% (30 out of 48) students, and parents' motivation for dyslexic children had a useful category of 60.4% (30 out of 48) students. Applications of this study: For this reason, it is recommended that parents of children with dyslexia children give more attention or motivation than normal healthy children. Novelty/Originality of this study: In this study, the renewal is looking at the types of dyslexia students, both those of type Phonological Awareness, Rapid Automatized Naming, Working Memory, as well as the relationship with the motivation of parents in motivating children with dyslexia.

scholarly journals SELF-ESTEEM AND DEPRESSION AMONG VIETNAMESE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-121
Author(s):  
Thi Truc Quynh Ho ◽  
The Hai Hoang
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
University Students ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Intervention Strategies ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Central Vietnam ◽  
Health Factors ◽  
Mental Health Factors ◽  
The Relationship

Research and theories on gender differences in self-esteem and depression as well as the relationship between self-esteem and depression play an important role in the field of psychology. In the current study, we explore these two issues with Vietnamese university students. The levels of self-esteem and depression were assessed with a sample of 859 university students drawn from three universities in central Vietnam. The results showed that Vietnamese university students have moderate self-esteem and most do not suffer from depression. As expected, the male students reported significantly higher self-esteem than theirfemale fellows; however, the female students reported higher levels of depression than the male ones. The results also revealed that self-esteem was negatively correlated with depression. The research contributes to the understanding of the gender differences between the two mental health factors and the relationship between them among Vietnamese university students. These findings are important to the development of intervention strategies that help improve self-esteem and prevent depression in university students.

scholarly journals Gender Based Study of Relationship Between Motivation for Reading and Motivation for Learning in University Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 249-255
Author(s):  
Asghar Ali Shah ◽  
Muhammad Ali Shah
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Motivation For Learning ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
Age Range ◽  
The Relationship

The study investigated the relationship between motivation for learning and motivation for reading among university students. A convenient sample of N=300 male and female students was drawn from Punjab University Lahore, Pakistan with age range of 18 to 23 years. Two questionnaires, Motivation for Reading and Motivated strategies for learning were administered on the sample. Results indicates that female students were significantly higher on both, motivation for learning and motivation for reading as compared to male students. Correlational analysis revealed a significant and positive relationship between motivation for learning and motivation for reading. Finally, linear regression analysis revealed that reading motivation is a significantly predictor of learning motivation.

scholarly journals Academic Schedule and Day-to-Day Variations in Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity of University Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 2810 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Q. Chim ◽  
Mirjam G. A. oude Egbrink ◽  
Pascal W. M. Van Gerven ◽  
Renate H. M. de Groot ◽  
Bjorn Winkens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Activity Patterns ◽  
Total Duration ◽  
First Year ◽  
Time In Bed ◽  
The Relationship

Students starting at university tend to adopt unhealthy behaviors. With students expected to sit during classes, their academic schedule may be responsible for their activity patterns. The aim of the current study was to investigate the relationship between university students’ academic schedule and day-to-day variations in sedentary behavior (SB) and physical activity (PA). The activity of 317 first-year undergraduate students (mean age 19.6 ± 1.4 years, 69.4% female, 30.0% male, and 0.6% other) was measured with the activPAL3™ triaxial monitor for seven consecutive days. Each class hour was found to be associated with 9.0 additional minutes of SB (95% CI [4.9, 13.1]), 54 additional seconds of moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA; 95% CI [12, 96]), and 12.2 min less time in bed (95% CI [−16.6, −7.8]). Active SB ratio (total duration of SB bouts < 30 min divided by total SB duration) decreased by 0.011 per hour of class scheduled for the students (95% CI [−0.016, −0.006]). Light PA (LPA) was not significantly associated with class duration. Students tend to cycle more on days with classes. Seated transportation was not significantly related to whether the students had classes or not. Overall, the academic schedule is associated with SB and PA in students.

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