scholarly journals Predicting Academic Performance of College Freshmen in the Philippines using Psychological Variables and Expectancy-Value Beliefs to Outcomes-Based Education: A Path Analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Alipio
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Path Analysis ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
College Freshmen ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Psychological Variables ◽  
Expectancy Value

This study was designed to verify the connections between psychological factors, expectancy-value beliefs, and academic performance. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a systematic sample of 12,452 college freshmen from 70 higher education institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines. Zero-order correlations revealed that psychological factors, expectancy-value beliefs, and academic performance are significantly interrelated with each other. Path analysis revealed that help-seeking, self-esteem, self-efficacy, and social support positively influence expectancy-value beliefs and academic performance. Furthermore, the path analysis showed that academic overload and perceived stress exerted a negative influence on expectancy-value beliefs and academic performance, while expectancy-value beliefs had a positive influence with academic performance. Mediation analysis revealed that expectancy-value beliefs to OBE partially mediate the effects of the six psychological variables, namely help-seeking, self-esteem, self-efficacy, social support, academic overload and perceived stress, on academic performance. Based on the results of the study, a model that would predict the academic performance of students under OBE approach using psychological factors and expectancy- value beliefs, was developed.

scholarly journals Psychological Factors Influencing Life Satisfaction of Undergraduates

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bukunmi O Adewumi ◽  
Olubukola Ajayi
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Factors Influencing

This study was designed to assess the psychological factors influencing life satisfaction of undergraduates. The instruments used were Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLEIS), Rosenberge Self-esteem Scale (RSS), and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). A total number of 190 participants were purposively selected across various faculties in Ekiti State University. Four hypotheses were tested using Independent t-test to find the effects of perceived stress, emotional intelligence, and self-esteem on life satisfaction. Multiple regression was used to find the joint and individual influences of these variables. The results showed that there is no significant influence of perceived stress on life satisfaction (t (75) = 1.23, p = .22, 95% CI [-1.14, 4.83). There is no significant influence of self-esteem on life satisfaction (t (51) = -1.31, p = .20, 95% CI [-5.28, 1.11), and there is no significant joint influence of perceived stress, emotional intelligence and self-esteem on life satisfaction (F (3,187) = 1.79, p = .15, R2 =.03). Additionally, perceived stress (β = .07, p = .33), emotional intelligence (β = .14, p = 054) and self-esteem (β = .02, p = .83) did not have independent influences on life satisfaction. Implications of the present findings for future research are discussed, as well as potential interventions for improving life satisfaction.

scholarly journals Newcomer Children: Experiences of Inclusion and Exclusion, and Their Outcomes

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 23-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Oxman-Martinez ◽  
Ye Ri Choi
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Social Competence ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Developmental Outcomes ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Immigrant Children ◽  
Social Psychological ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Inclusive School

This article explores the potential inclusion and exclusion factors affecting the developmental outcomes of immigrant children, and examines the influence of inclusive school environment, social/psychological isolation, and perceived discrimination by peers and teachers on the psychosocial and academic adjustment of immigrant children. Our study is based on a subset of data from the New Canadian Children and Youth Study (NCCYS), a national longitudinal survey including 515 foreign-born immigrant children (11 to 13 years) from three ethnic groups (Mainland China, Hong Kong, the Philippines) living in the Montreal and Toronto metropolitan areas, Canada. The results show that after controlling for socio-demographic background variables, teachers’ discriminatory attitudes and psychological isolation contribute to the prediction of risk for immigrant children’s self-esteem, social competence, and academic performance. Inclusive school environment has a significant effect on social competence and academic performance of immigrant children. Peer discrimination is also associated with self-esteem and social competence. These findings suggest that inclusive school environment, social/psychological isolation, and discrimination are critical factors affecting the developmental outcomes of immigrant children that, in turn, are connected to future prospects for their eventual inclusion and participation in other social, economic, and political venues of the host country.

scholarly journals Undergraduates’ Academic Performance, Self-Esteem and Perceived Social Support as Determinants of Perceived Stress

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenny Lau Wee Keat ◽  
Wong Siew Chin ◽  
Lim Chui Seong
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Longitudinal Design ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Current Paper ◽  
Public And Private

The aim of current paper is to investigate the relationships between academic performance, self-esteem, perceived social support and perceived stress among the undergraduates in both Malaysian public and private universities. Research data is gathered from a sample of 144 of undergraduates from public and private universities in Malaysia. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) is employed to examine the influences of academic performance, self-esteem, perceived social support and perceived stress among the undergraduates. The results demonstrate that self-esteem and perceived social support are viewed as potential predictors of perceived stress among undergraduates.  However, there is no significant relationship between academic performance and perceived stress. Future researchers are suggested to conduct similar researches in qualitative or experimental setting in order to minimize personal bias in a longitudinal design. Current paper provides new in-depth and practical implications to all parties to pay attention in efforts to improve undergraduate’s well-being and achievement in their tertiary education stage. This paper offers new insight into the predicting factors of perceived stress among undergraduates in Malaysian context.

scholarly journals Young Adults’ Cellphone Dependence, Stress, Depression and Self-Esteem

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. p125
Author(s):  
Mikiyasu Hakoyama, Ph.D.
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Path Analysis ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Communication Device

Cellphones have become an indispensable communication device, especially for young adults. Based on an online survey conducted in the Midwest, USA, the current study examined young adults’ (N = 1,659, M age = 19.38, SD = 1.71) use of cellphone and its influence on their psychosocial states. Almost 90% of the participants owned their first cellphone at age 14 or younger; 96.5% of the cellphone owners were smartphone users. Women spent significantly longer time for both voice calling and texting, were more cellphone dependent, stressed and depressed than men. Both men and women spent significantly more time for texting than voice calling. Path analysis revealed that the time spent for texting and the fear of social isolation for being a non-texting user predicted cellphone dependence, which subsequently predicted self-esteem; the latter relationship was mediated by the level of perceived stress and depression. Implications of the findings are discussed.

Psychological factors influence the symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and their effect on quality of life in Korean fire fighter

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S149-S149
Author(s):  
S.Y. Lee ◽  
D.I. Jon ◽  
M. Kyung-Joon
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ◽  
Gastroesophageal Reflux ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Stress Coping ◽  
Psychological Variables ◽  
Fire Fighters

ObjectiveThe aim of the study was to investigate the psychological factors influence the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and their effect on quality of life in Korean Fire Fighters.MethodsThis study examined data collected from 1217 fire fighters. Depression and Anxiety were identified using the Patient health questionnaire-9(PHQ-9) and the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale. Occupational stress and Stress coping were identified using the KOSS-26 and the Ways of Coping Checklist-Revised. Self-esteem and quality of life were identified using the Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale and World Health Organization quality of life scale abbreviated version (WHOQOL-BREF). The scores for anxiety, depression and QoL of the two groups were analyzed. The correlation between psychological factors and QoL was also analyzed.ResultsCurrent psychological variables were associated with increased odds of concurrent GERD-related symptoms. Current depression, anxiety and stress were associated with increased odds of GERD-related symptoms. According to the WHOQOL-BREF, depression, anxiety, stress, stress coping and self-esteem were significantly correlated with quality of life in patients with GERD. Quality of life was obviously affected by psychological variables in patients with GERD.ConclusionsThese results indicate that psychological symptomatology, depression, anxiety, occupational stress and self-esteem are associated with GERD-related symptoms. Acknowledging this common comorbidity may facilitate recognition and treatment, and opens new questions as to the pathways and mechanisms of the association.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Psychological Factors Predicting Sedentary Behavior of Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study in Brazil

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Daniel Vicentini de Oliveira ◽  
Matheus Amarante do Nascimento ◽  
Bráulio Henrique Magnani Branco ◽  
Rogéria Vicentini de Oliveira ◽  
José Roberto Andrade do Nascimento Júnior ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Purpose In Life ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Variables

This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the psychological factors that might predict the sedentary behavior of 654 older adults from the South Region of Brazil. The participants were evaluated by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire; Mini-Mental State Exam; Geriatric Anxiety Scale; and the scales Geriatric Depression, Purpose in Life, Perceived Stress, Rosenberg Self-Esteem, and Satisfaction with Life. Data analysis was conducted through Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis (p < .05). No significant (p > .05) correlation was found between the sedentary behavior variables with self-esteem. Multiple regression analysis revealed that psychological variables explained 6% of the variance of sitting time during the week (R2 = .06; F = 11.546; p < .01). Depression showed a positive prediction (β = −0.10; p = .040), while life satisfaction (β = −0.16; p = .001) and purpose in life (β = −0.10; p = .026) showed negative prediction. Psychological variables predicted only 3% of the variance of sitting time during the weekend (R2 = .03; F = 5.629; p < .01), showing that life satisfaction had significant (p = .007) and negative (β = −0.13) association. Life satisfaction and purpose in life can be considered protector factors to sedentary behavior, while depression is a potentiating factor.

Predictors of health behaviours among Indian college students: an exploratory study

2020 ◽  
Vol 120 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-195
Author(s):  
Shweta Chawak ◽  
Mahati Chittem ◽  
Aswini S ◽  
Daigy Varghese ◽  
Tracy Epton
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Safer Sex ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Psychological Variables ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Parental Income

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to understand the association between health behaviours of diet, physical activity, smoking cigarettes, alcohol consumption, safe sex and sleep quality with demographic (e.g. age, gender) and psychological (i.e. stress, self-esteem and sense of coherence) factors in Indian residential college students.Design/methodology/approachStudents studying for Bachelor of Technology at residential colleges in India were invited to complete an online questionnaire regarding their health behaviours, demographics and psychological variables. Each health behaviour was regressed onto demographic and psychological factors to determine which of them were associated with performing each behaviour.FindingsThere was no clear pattern of predictors for the health behaviours overall. Self-esteem was related to healthy diet, being single was related to adequate sleep, higher parental income was related to safer sex and being older was related to more alcohol use and safer sex.Research limitations/implicationsThis study revealed that health education efforts may need to be designed for specific behaviours and correlates among Indian college students. Interventions regarding (1) healthy eating should target students with lower self-esteem, (2) sleep should target students in a relationship and (3) safer sex should target younger students and those from less affluent backgrounds.Originality/valueThis research is one of the first attempts to study the predictors of health behaviours among Indian college students. The study highlighted that psychological factors (e.g. self-esteem) and demographic factors (e.g. relationship status, parental income, age) affect different health behaviours. These findings can help health educators to design tailored interventions and aid in health education and promotion among Indian college students.

scholarly journals Academic Performance and the Role of Self-directed Learning, Self-esteem, and Grit among Nursing Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Ryan Michael Flores Oducado
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Psychological Resources ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Learning Readiness ◽  
Directed Learning

Background: understanding the factors affecting academic performance is important to support and promote the academic success of students. While there have been several studies on nursing students’ academic performance, the role of self-directed learning readiness, self-esteem, and grit among Filipino nursing students have not been well documented.Purpose: This study aimed to determine the relationship of self-directed learning readiness, self-esteem, and grit to the perceived academic performance of nursing students.Methods: This correlational research was conducted among undergraduate sophomore nursing students in a higher education institution in the Philippines using adopted research instruments. Spearman’s rho tested the correlation between variables.Results: The results indicated that self-directed learning readiness (rs=.360, p=.000), self-esteem (rs=.301, p=.000), and grit (rs=.186, p=.023) were significantly related to the academic performance of sophomore nursing students.Conclusion: psychological resources such as self-directed learning readiness, self-esteem, and grit contribute to students’ academic performance. Strategies that encourage self-directed learning, increase self-esteem, and cultivate grit are needed to support student's academic success in nursing school.

scholarly journals The impact of healthy lifestyles on academic achievement among Italian adolescents

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Maniaci ◽  
Caterina La Cascia ◽  
Alessandra Giammanco ◽  
Laura Ferraro ◽  
Alessia Palummo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Healthy Lifestyles ◽  
Illegal Drugs ◽  
The Impact

AbstractWe evaluated the association between healthy lifestyles and academic achievement in a sample of 373 adolescent Italian students. Specifically, we investigated on the association between use of illegal drugs, habits to practice a regular physical, typology of diet, levels of social support, levels of self-esteem, level of Internet use, perceived stress and amount of sleep and academic achievement. Academic performance was positively correlated with good diet, perceived social support, and self-esteem. A statistically significant difference emerged between students with high versus low correct grade point averages in relation to lifetime and current use of illegal drugs. Last, academic performance was negatively correlated with Internet use, perceived stress, and bad diet. A multiple regression analysis was conducted in order to predict academic achievement based on good diet, physical activity, self-esteem, sleep hours, perceived stress, problematic Internet use, perceived social support, and lifetime substance use while controlling for age, gender, and years of education. As expected, healthy lifestyles behaviors were highlighted as a significant predictor in academic achievement. Specifically, it was showed that a good diet as well as nonproblematic Internet use significantly predicted academic success. Moreover, it was found that gender did not moderate the relationship between those predictors and academic achievement. The results of our study show that to practice healthy lifestyle behaviors is a relevant factor for a better performance at school, at least in our sample.

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