Diagnosis of study habits in engineering students in material innovation

The beginning of a university career is an opportunity that is given to young people when accessing higher education in Mexico, for the student it is hard work and at times it is saturated with difficulties, which manage to resist with motivation, and study habits that help students to finish the university career. The overall objective of this research is to analyze and promote habits to develop the Action Plan Tutorial of the next school year to promote activities that are in line with the interests of students. It is a cross-sectional descriptive investigation through surveys, since variables are not manipulated by naturally targeting phenomena or facts. To carry out this research, a simple sampling was carried out with second and fourth semester students of the Engineering degree in Material Innovation of the UMSNH (Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo). Description of the instrument. Study habits test, admits to appreciating and detailing study habits; which can be managed in groups and/or individual, in an average time of 15 minutes, consists of 20 items. With regard to the questioning if, do you study periodically and not just before the exam? 47% of students refer to only studying from time to time, while 32% study almost always. Environmental condition factors, study planning, material utilization, content assimilation, and sincerity of study habit scales generally show a low-to-normal moderate utilization level trend. Study habits in their different factors require improving the degree of use.

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ACADEMIC STRESS: ITS CAUSES AND RESULTS AT A UGANDAN UNIVERSITY

African Journal of Teacher Education ◽

10.21083/ajote.v3i3.2762 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Gladys Nakalema ◽

Joseph Ssenyonga

Keyword(s):

Academic Performance ◽

Academic Stress ◽

Study Habits ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

First Year Students ◽

Study Habit ◽

Stress Study ◽

Continuing Students ◽

Grade Performance

The study examined academic stress, study habits and academic performance of 196 (113 males and 83 females) undergraduates of Mbarara University of Science and Technology in Uganda using a cross-sectional survey research design. Findings showed that daily academic hassles were found to be the most stressful (M = 3.11; SD = 0.96) while personal problems were reported as the least stressful (M = 2.27; SD = 0.86). First year students experienced greater academic stress from financial hardships (χ2 = 10.71; p = .03), academic overload/time (χ2 = 10.23; p = .04) and social expectations (χ2 = 10.79; p = .01) than the continuing students. Motivation was the most used study habit (M = 6.52; SD = 1.18) among the respondent, while studying a chapter was the least common study habit (M = 3.86; SD = 1.35) among the students. Faculty of Development Studies students had better study habits (χ2 = 8.75; p = .03) than other faculties/institute based on grade performance. The GPA/CGPA 4.40 - 5.00 category had superior study habits (χ2 = 11.47; p = .01) than the other GPA/CGPA categories. Age (OR =. 88) was a significant predictor of having supplementary exams. Our results highlight the need for strategic interventions focusing on reducing academic stressors and improving the study habits of the undergraduates considering the uniqueness of the different faculties and year of study for improved academic performance.

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Cognitive Performance and Daily Life Activities Influenced By Sleeping Hours of Adults

International Journal of Indian Psychology ◽

10.25215/0402.028 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Maharishi R ◽

Maya Rathnasabapathy

Keyword(s):

Study Data ◽

Study Habits ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Daily Life Activities ◽

Study Habit ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Methods Of Learning ◽

Performance Results ◽

The Relationship

Background: One of the most basic methods of learning is acquired through study. Study habits and strategies applied to learning facilitate the process. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the study habits of Medical and Paramedical Students in relation to their achievement. Methods: This investigation was a descriptive – cross sectional and correlational study.239 medical and paramedical students of Kerman University of Medical Sciences participated in this census study. Data were collected via study habit (PSSHI) questionnaire. The PSSHI scores were correlated to students’ performance. Results: The mean and standard deviation of study habits scores were 47.74 ± 9.84 and 50.78 ± 10.02 in paramedical and medical students respectively, showing a significant difference in study habits between two groups of the students (p≤0.05). The relationship between study habits and academic performance was also significant (r =0.25, n=91, R2=0.06, p<0.05). Conclusions: The study revealed a significant difference in study habits between medical and paramedical students which reflects the importance of good and planned study habits. In addition, considering the relationship between study habits and academic achievement and importance of medical education, the students should be trained to promote their study habits and strategies.

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Study habits among Nigerian secondary school students with brain fag syndrome

Mental Illness ◽

10.4081/mi.2010.e2 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 6-10 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Bolanle A. Ola ◽

Olufemi Morakinyo

Keyword(s):

Secondary School ◽

Secondary School Students ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Study Habits ◽

School Students ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Stimulant Use ◽

Study Habit

Brain Fag Syndrome (BFS) is a psychiatric disorder associated with study affecting two to four out of every ten African students. One of the consequences of this illness is early fore-closure of education in affected students. Etiological factors such as nervous predisposition, motivation for achievement, and psycho-stimulant use have been found associated with it. However, the contributions of study habits to the pathogenesis of this study-related illness deserve more attention than has been given. We carried out this cross-sectional study to ascertain the types of study habits associated with BFS among a sample of senior secondary school students in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Five hundred students from six schools in Ile-Ife were selected using a stratified random sampling technique. The selected students completed the Socio-demographic Data Schedule, the Brain Fag Syndrome Scale, and Bakare's Study Habit Inventory. The prevalence of BFS was 40.2% (201). There were no significant socio-demographic variables identifying BFS students apart from those without BFS. The significant measures of study habits that predicted BFS were homework and assignments, examinations, and written work. Those with BFS had 3.58 times the odds to perform poorly on homework and assignments, 3.27 times the odds to perform poorly on examinations, and 1.01 times the odds to perform poorly on written work compared to those without BFS. We concluded that the results of this study suggest that homework and assignments, examinations, and written work were significant study habit variables associated with BFS.

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Study Habits and Achievement: A Comparison of Medical and Paramedical Students

International Journal of Indian Psychology ◽

10.25215/0402.128 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Hamidreza Alavi ◽

Mehdi Lesani ◽

Jamileh Mahdavinia

Keyword(s):

Study Data ◽

Study Habits ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Study Habit ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Mean ◽

Methods Of Learning ◽

Performance Results ◽

The Relationship

Background: One of the most basic methods of learning is acquired through study. Study habits and strategies applied to learning facilitate the process. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the study habits of Medical and Paramedical Students in relation to their achievement. Methods: This investigation was a descriptive – cross sectional and correlational study.239 medical and paramedical students of Kerman University of Medical Sciences participated in this census study. Data were collected via study habit (PSSHI) questionnaire. The PSSHI scores were correlated to students’ performance. Results: The mean and standard deviation of study habits scores were 47.74 ± 9.84 and 50.78 ± 10.02 in paramedical and medical students respectively, showing a significant difference in study habits between two groups of the students (p≤0.05). The relationship between study habits and academic performance was also significant (r =0.25, n=91, R2=0.06, p<0.05). Conclusions: The study revealed a significant difference in study habits between medical and paramedical students which reflects the importance of good and planned study habits. In addition, considering the relationship between study habits and academic achievement and importance of medical education, the students should be trained to promote their study habits and strategies.

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Obesity in relation to risk factors and socioeconomic conditions among school-age children at Khartoum State 2011/2012

Innovative Journal of Medical and Health Science ◽

10.15520/ijmhs.v9i5.2570 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (5) ◽

pp. 413-416

Author(s):

Dr. Suzan Ail Yousif Abo* ,Dr. ALI abdalazez Salih

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

School Age Children ◽

Anthropometric Measurement ◽

Socioeconomic Conditions ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

School Year ◽

Prevalence Of Obesity ◽

Class Room ◽

Watching Tv

This is a descriptive cross-sectional study that was carried out at Khartoum Stateduring the school year 20112/2012 to estimate the prevalence of obesity among schoolchildren aged 6-15 years and to investigate the relationship between BMI (Body MassIndex) and socioeconomic status and life style factors. Two hundred and fifty pupilsparticipated in this study. The researcher took the anthropometric measurement insidethe class room and gave the questionnaire the students to be answered by one of child’sparents. The data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences(SPSS Version 13.0).In this study, prevalence of obesity was found to be (48%) of them 18% males and 30%females. Income of the family, number of high caloric carbonated beverages/week, wayof transportation to school, length of daily playing outside the home, and time spentin watching TV and video games were significantly correlated with student’s BMI.While parent’s BMI was not having significant correlation with student’s BMI.This study is considered as the first study in its field regarding this age category inKhartoum State, and it is promoting future researches in obesity and its determinant.Key words: Obesity in relation to risk factors and socioeconomic conditions amongschool-age children

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Assessment Of Dry Eye Symptoms And Quality Of Sleep In Engineering Students During The Covid-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.26452/ijrps.v11ispl1.3593 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽

pp. 1202-1207

Author(s):

Pavithra S ◽

Dheepak Sundar M

Keyword(s):

Sleep Quality ◽

Dry Eye ◽

Screen Time ◽

Engineering Students ◽

Statistical Tests ◽

Quality Of Sleep ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Eye Symptoms ◽

Dry Eye Symptoms

To assess dry eye symptoms (DES) and quality of sleep in engineering students during the Covid19 pandemic lockdown and also to assess the association between DES and sleep quality. A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was carried out among 396 engineering students studying in Saveetha engineering college. The study tool used was a semi-structured google form questionnaire designed for assessing digital device usage, symptoms of dry eye disease and sleep pattern. Responses were analyzed using appropriate statistical tests. Overall 64.1% attained a score of more than 10, indicating the presence of DES. 70.2% of the study population used digital screens for more than 13 hours. A statistically significant association was found between increased screen time and presence of DES(p<0.05). 64.9% had a score of >18 indicating reduced sleep quality. About 77.1% of the students with DES had reduced sleep quality, and a significant association (p<0.01) was observed between the two. During the Covid19 pandemic lockdown, there appears to be rising prevalence of DES in student population, one of the reasons being increased screen time. The sleep quality was also found to be reduced, and a significant association was found between DES and sleep quality.

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The Degree of Subjective Complaints of Students Practice in Mechanical Technology Laboratories

International Research Journal of Engineering IT & Scientific Research ◽

10.21744/irjeis.v4i1.599 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 22

Author(s):

I Ketut Widana

Keyword(s):

Engineering Students ◽

Standing Position ◽

Statistical Test ◽

Rank Test ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Signed Rank ◽

Before And After ◽

Signed Rank Test ◽

The Difference ◽

Paired T Test

The working practice of the engineering students is part of the learning process that is irreducible and indispensable. The composition of lecturing between theoretical and practical one is 40% to 60%. With this condition, the students spend more time at the laboratory. Generally, the students perform in the laboratory work by standing position. The design of research is observational cross-sectional. The method applied is observation, interview and measuring. The subjects of research are practicing students amounting to 21 students. Referring to the analysis of statistical test or Wilcoxon signed ranks test, the difference of effect of work position is significant, namely p < 0.05 towards musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) before and after working. The quantity of the average complaint after working is score 44.62 ± 9.47. The result of Wilcoxon signed rank test shows that there is significant different effects of standing work position, namely p < 0.05 towards fatigue generally before and after working. The degree of the working pulse is on the average of 110.78 ± 17.80 bpm (beats per minutes) which can be categorized into the medium workload. Using paired t-test, the result is p < 0.05.

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Engineering students’ attitudinal beliefs by gender and student division: a methodological comparison of changes over time

International Journal of STEM Education ◽

10.1186/s40594-020-00269-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Madison E. Andrews ◽

Anita D. Patrick ◽

Maura Borrego

Keyword(s):

Self Efficacy ◽

Engineering Students ◽

Focal Point ◽

Value Engineering ◽

Longitudinal Analyses ◽

Utility Value ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Targeted Interventions ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Over Time

Abstract Background Students’ attitudinal beliefs related to how they see themselves in STEM have been a focal point of recent research, given their well-documented links to retention and persistence. These beliefs are most often assessed cross-sectionally, and as such, we lack a thorough understanding of how they may fluctuate over time. Using matched survey responses from undergraduate engineering students (n = 278), we evaluate if, and to what extent, students’ engineering attitudinal beliefs (attainment value, utility value, self-efficacy, interest, and identity) change over a 1-year period. Further, we examine whether there are differences based on gender and student division, and then compare results between cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses to illustrate weaknesses in our current understanding of these constructs. Results Our study revealed inconsistencies between cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses of the same dataset. Cross-sectional analyses indicated a significant difference by student division for engineering utility value and engineering interest, but no significant differences by gender for any variable. However, longitudinal analyses revealed statistically significant decreases in engineering utility value, engineering self-efficacy, and engineering interest for lower division students and significant decreases in engineering attainment value for upper division students over a one-year period. Further, longitudinal analyses revealed a gender gap in engineering self-efficacy for upper division students, where men reported higher means than women. Conclusions Our analyses make several contributions. First, we explore attitudinal differences by student division not previously documented. Second, by comparing across methodologies, we illustrate that different conclusions can be drawn from the same data. Since the literature around these variables is largely cross-sectional, our understanding of students’ engineering attitudes is limited. Our longitudinal analyses show variation in engineering attitudinal beliefs that are obscured when data is only examined cross-sectionally. These analyses revealed an overall downward trend within students for all beliefs that changed significantly—losses which may foreshadow attrition out of engineering. These findings provide an opportunity to introduce targeted interventions to build engineering utility value, engineering self-efficacy, and engineering interest for student groups whose means were lower than average.

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Academic Stress and Study Habits of Health Science University Students

Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU ◽

10.1055/s-0041-1730746 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Sukesh Shetty ◽

Neetha Kamath ◽

M. Nalini

Keyword(s):

Academic Success ◽

Nursing Students ◽

University Students ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Academic Stress ◽

Study Habits ◽

Health Science ◽

Pharmacy Students ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Introduction Academic stress and study habits are crucial indicators of academic success. At the moment, faulty study habits press on the students into academic stress. The present study was conducted to identify the academic stress and study habits of university students of health science. Methods This cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted among 150 undergraduate students of nursing, physiotherapy, and pharmacy (n = 50 in each group). A stratified random sampling technique was used to select the study participants. The information on academic stress and study habits was collected by using the Student Stress Inventory and Palsane and Sharma Study Habit Inventory, respectively. Results Mean score of academic stress was found to be 75.353 ± 16.463. Pharmacy students had a higher level of stress compared to physiotherapy and nursing students (p = 0.013). Furthermore, the prevalence of unsatisfactory study habits among undergraduate students was 72%, with a mean score of 52.7 ± 9.152. Also, nursing students had a higher level of study habits compared to physiotherapy and pharmacy Students. There was no significant relationship found between study habits and academic stress (r = −0.048, p = 0.557). There was a significant association found between study habits and gender (p = 0.021), as well the association found between stress level and course type, Pre-University Course percentage, and first-year percentage (p = 0.044, 0.04, and 0.044 respectively). Conclusion Academic stress and poor study habits are prevalent among undergraduate students. This indicates strategies need to be formed to enhance healthy study habits and alleviate the academic stress of the students, mainly in professional courses; it is an urgent need.

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