scholarly journals The Relationship between Usage of Digital Devices and Musculoskeletal Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study among University Students in Sarawak

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (09) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Wai Wai Myint ◽  
Rosalia Saimon ◽  
Nur Nazatul Nazira Abdul Majid ◽  
Mastura Binti Saripuddin ◽  
Ragavinotini A/P Rajan
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Body Part ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Musculoskeletal Discomfort ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship

<p class="0abstract">Digital devices such as mobile phone, personal computer and laptop are playing a major role in students’ life, but if overused they can bring certain impacts on the musculoskeletal system. <strong>Objective: </strong>To determine the relationship between usage of digital devices and musculoskeletal symptoms among the university students. <strong>Method</strong>s: A self-administered questionnaire consist of digital devices use items and the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Question (CMDQ) were administered among<span style="text-decoration: line-through;"> 363</span> 311 university students. Correlation analysis was done by using the SPSS software. <strong>Results:</strong> The mean age of study respondents was 21.6 years old (SD=1.0). A majority of respondents use mobile phone (94.9%) on a prolonged sitting position ranging from 5.0 to 7.5 hours per day. About 32% to 60% of respondents experienced musculoskeletal discomfort in at least one body part<span style="text-decoration: line-through;"> at least one on their body parts</span>, with higher prevalence on the neck, shoulder, lower back, and upper back. Females are more prone to experience musculoskeletal symptoms. Time spent on digital devices, eye-to-screen distance, body posture, and age of first use were significantly correlated with musculoskeletal symptoms. <strong>Conclusions:</strong> University students are at a higher risk to experience musculoskeletal symptoms related to the usage of a handheld digital device. If these musculoskeletal symptoms are not prevented, it may further cause dysfunction and disability. To mitigate these problems, some form of targeted health promotion initiative need to be implemented in the university.</p>

scholarly journals Uso del Smartphone, Actividad Física y Autoconcepto. Relación entre los tres constructos (Use of the Smartphone, Physical Activity and Self-Concept. Relationship between the three constructs)

Retos ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 764-768
Author(s):  
Déborah Sanabrias Moreno ◽  
María Sánchez-Zafra ◽  
Amador Jesús Lara-Sánchez ◽  
María Luisa Zagalaz-Sánchez ◽  
Javier Cachón-Zagalaz
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Active Lifestyle ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Smartphone Use ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Educación Primaria ◽  
Infant Education ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship

  El objetivo fue analizar las relaciones entre el uso del smartphone y el tiempo dedicado a la práctica de AF, así como la influencia de un estilo de vida activo y las distintas dimensiones del autoconcepto en estudiantes universitarios. La muestra estuvo compuesta por universitarios del Grado en Educación Primaria e Infantil de la Universidad de Jaén: 253 estudiantes, 58.1% mujeres (N=147) y 41.9% hombres (N=106) con edades comprendidas entre 18 y 42 años (M=21.39 ±3.27). Se trata de un estudio cuantitativo-descriptivo de corte transversal que utiliza para la recogida de datos tres cuestionarios (CERM, Autoconcepto Forma 5 “AF-5” y uno de elaboración propia). Los resultados mostraron que el 44.6% de los universitarios jienenses dedica a la práctica de AF menos de 3 horas semanales y solo un 34% más de 3. Con respecto a la relación entre AF y autoconcepto, solo se han encontrado diferencias en las dimensiones emocional y física. Abstract: The aim was to analyze the relationships between smartphone use and time spent on PA, as well as the influence of an active lifestyle and the different dimensions of self-concept in university students. The sample was composed of university students from the Primary and Infant Education Degree of the University of Jaén: 253 students, 58.1% women (N=147) and 41.9% men (N=106) between the ages of 18 and 42 (M=21.39 ±3.27). This is a cross-sectional quantitative-descriptive study that uses three questionnaires (CERM, Self-Concept Form 5 "AF-5" and one of its own making) for data collection. The results showed that 44.6% of university students in Jaén dedicated less than 3 hours per week to PA practice and only 34% more than 3. With respect to the relationship between PA and self-concept, only differences were found in the emotional and physical dimensions.

scholarly journals Depression, Aggression And Spiritual Well-Being Among The University Students In Jordan

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omar Ismail Alorani ◽  
Mu’taz Fuad Alradaydeh
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Services ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Spiritual Well Being ◽  
High Aggression ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship

Background: University students have increased levels of depression and its complications. Aggression is a serious problem among the university students in Jordan, while spiritual well-being is associated with many psychosocial issues. The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between depression, aggression, and spiritual well-being among the university students. Methods: A quantitative approach using cross-sectional descriptive-correlation design was used to carry out on convenience sample of 919 students at the University of Jordan. Results:  Almost 55.7% of the university students exhibited some degrees of depression. 51.3% of the students reported high aggression, while 48.7% of the students reported low aggression. The Pearson correlation coefficient test showed positive correlation between depression and aggression (r= .364, p< 0.001), and negative correlation between spiritual well-being and both of depression and aggression (r=-.533, r=-.288, p<0.001) respectively. Conclusions: Depression, aggression, and spiritual well-being were significantly correlated. Psychological counselors, social workers, and teachers at the universities should provide continuous psychological assessment and interventions for the students who reported high levels of aggression and depression. Spiritual well-being should be included in their interventions through various form of community services to enhance the sense of meaning of life, peace, and faith among university students.

scholarly journals Impact of Physical Activity Practice and Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in Relation to Multiple Intelligences among University Students

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 2630
Author(s):  
José Luis Ubago-Jiménez ◽  
Félix Zurita-Ortega ◽  
Silvia San Román-Mata ◽  
Pilar Puertas-Molero ◽  
Gabriel González-Valero
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Multiple Intelligences ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Integral Development ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship

Physical activity is important at any time of life. Particularly in the university, people tend to have more sedentary life, due to their studies. Eating habits are another health factor to consider. In addition, the Multiple Intelligences theory is a proposal that seeks the integral development and well-being of people. A descriptive, cross-sectional, and non-experimental research with the purpose of this study is to establish the relationships between practice of physical activity and the intelligences and determine the relationship between diet and the different types of intelligence in 215 university students. Findings indicate higher adherence to Mediterranean Diet in women and higher physical activity scores in men. Regarding multiple intelligences, men have higher indices in Bodily-kinesthetic, Interpersonal, Logical-mathematical, Musical, and Spatial intelligences, while women show higher levels in relation to Linguistic, Intrapersonal, and Naturalistic intelligences. Main conclusions from this study suggest the relationship between multiple intelligence and healthy habits, while also highlighting the need to improve eating habits and achieve greater adherence to Mediterranean Diet.

TEACHER ABUSE AND ASSOCIATED SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 162-173
Author(s):  
Irma Ramos rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Public University ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Educational Levels ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Sociodemographic Data ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Associated Variables

Teacher abuse is an ancient practice at different educational levels, the attacks by teachers vary from verbal and physical abuse, social exclusion, among other forms of abuse. Objective: To analyze the relationship between teacher abuse with gender, age, career, and other associated variables in students of different careers from a public university in Mexico. Methodology: A descriptive, cross-sectional, analytical study was carried out in 1149 first semester university students to collect the information, two questionnaires were applied, one on sociodemographic data and the other on teacher abuse. Results: Teacher abuse was presented in 10.5% of the participants, who claim to have been mistreated by at least one teacher in the current semester, 31.4% say they are afraid of attending university, 9.6% claim to fear a teacher. No differences were found between teacher abuse and the gender of the participants, or according to age, but there were differences according to the degree they were studying. Conclusions: Teacher abuse is a common practice in the university, this can cause in the student fear of teachers, fear of attending the university, absenteeism, school dropout and low academic performance.

scholarly journals Relationship between Academic Stress, Physical Activity and Diet in University Students of Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramón Chacón-Cuberos ◽  
Félix Zurita-Ortega ◽  
Eva María Olmedo-Moreno ◽  
Manuel Castro-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Academic Stress ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Diet And Physical Activity ◽  
The University ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

(1) Background: Several research works have shown the relationship between physical activity (PA), adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) and health. Nevertheless, there are few studies that demonstrate the relationship of these habits with academic performance, and specifically with academic stress. (2) Methods: This descriptive, non-experimental, and cross-sectional study aims to analyse the associations between these variables in a sample composed of 515 university students, using as main instruments the KIDMED, PAQ-A and the Scale of Academic Stress. (3) Results: The university students analysed showed higher levels of academic stress for women, and especially in the academic obligations and communication of own ideas. In addition, it was shown that those university students that had a body mass index (BMI) associated with being overweight or under-weight were the respondents with higher levels of stress. Finally, the students with a low adherence to MD had higher scores for stress associated with the communication of their own ideas, while PA was not related to academic stress. When sex and BMI variables were controlled in the regression model, no associations were obtained between stress and diet quality. (4) Conclusions: This study shows interesting implications in the treatment of academic stress. Although stress was not associated with diet and physical activity, it was linked to a worse state of health associated with states of being overweight, being of special interest the treatment of stress in women.

scholarly journals PERCEPTION OF RISK AND BEHAVIORS ASSOCIATED WITH DRIVING UNDER THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL AND MARIJUANA ON UNIVERSITY STUDENTS OF VENEZUELA

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (spe) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elvia Amesty ◽  
Branka Agic ◽  
Hayley Hamilton
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
University Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Driving Under The Influence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
University Environment ◽  
Vehicle Accident ◽  
Marijuana Consumption ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the relationship between risk perception and the behaviors associated with driving under the influence of drugs. Method: quantitative cross-sectional study. The sample is composed by university students (n=383, average age 21.2 years). To evaluate the behaviors, items from Ontario Student Drug Use and Health were adapted, and two other instruments were used to measure alcohol and marijuana consumption. Results: it indicates a low risk perception when driving under the influence of drugs. There are no differences between the risk perception of being stopped by the police or being penalized for driving under effects of alcohol and/or marijuana among the students whose report the behavior called driving-under-influence and those without such behavior. However, there were differences between the perception of the risk of involvement in a vehicle accident and the behaviors called driving-under-influence, showing that those who report driving under the influence of alcohol and/or marijuana perceive a lower risk of accidents due to the effects of alcohol X2 (1, N=292)=7,999, p=.005 and of both substances X2 (1, N=35)=6.386, p=.012. Likewise, a lower perception of the risk of accidents was found among the subjects who board a vehicle driven by someone who uses marijuana X2 (1, N=67)=15,087, p=.000 and those who do not report being a passenger of a driver under influence; as well as when under the simultaneous effect of alcohol and marijuana X2 (1, N=366)=8,849, p=.003. Conclusion: it is concluded that the development of preventive programs in the university environment, as well as public policies that include the component of education and compliance with legal regulations, is important.

scholarly journals Addictive Use of Smartphones and Mental Disorders in University Students

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyyed Salman Alavi ◽  
Maryam Ghanizadeh ◽  
Malihe Farahani ◽  
Fereshteh Jannatifard ◽  
Sudeh Esmaili Alamuti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
University Students ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Smartphone Addiction ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Logistic Regression Method ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: Despite the awareness of smartphone addiction, low findings and lack of validated standards have led to insufficient information in this area. This study aimed to examine the relationship between mobile phone dependency and mental disorders in students in Iran, while controlling for the impact of gender, age, educational levels, and marital status. Method: In this cross-sectional study, a sample of 1400 university students (445 males and 955 females) aged 18-35 years were selected from 3 cities of Tehran, Isfahan and Karaj. The participants filled out a set of questionnaires: Cell Phone Dependency Questionnaire (CPDQ), Millon Multiaxial Clinical Inventory, and participated in interviews. Data were analyzed using multiple logistic regression method via SPSS-22 software. Results: In terms of controlling the demographic variables, the results revealed that bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, somatization, dependent personality disorder, and compulsive personality disorder could increase the possibility of mobile phone addiction by 4.2, 4.2, 1.2, 2.8, 3.1, and 3.2 folds, respectively (P < 0.05). However, other disorders and demographic characteristics did not have any significant effects on the equation. Conclusion: The results can help better understand the relationship between psychological syndromes and smartphone addiction and can also facilitate further studies in this field. In addition, those students with smartphone addiction should be provided with different preventative strategies. Moreover, a growing range of stimulating applications may trigger the risk of addiction.

Authoritative Maternal Parenting Associates With the Explicit Need for Autonomy

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-116
Author(s):  
Jonathan E. Ramsay
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Parenting Style ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Parenting ◽  
Maternal Parenting ◽  
Retrospective Design ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Paternal Parenting ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract. Previous research suggests that parenting style influences the development of the needs for achievement, power, and affiliation. The present study investigated the relationship between parenting style and another important motive disposition – the need for autonomy – in a sample of Singapore university students ( N = 97, 69% female), using a cross-sectional and retrospective design. It was predicted that an authoritative perceived parenting style would relate positively to the implicit need for autonomy ( nAut), the explicit need for autonomy ( sanAut), and the congruence between these two motive dispositions. Authoritative maternal parenting was found to positively associate with sanAut, while maternal parenting was not found to associate with nAut, or with nAut/ sanAut congruence. Paternal parenting was not associated with any of the dependent variables.

What Determines The Migration Intentions Of University Students?

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 193-198
Author(s):  
Heiko Haase ◽  
Arndt Lautenschläger
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Career Choice ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Migration Decision ◽  
Considerable Proportion ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Intention To Stay ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The University

AbstractThe paper aims at exploring determinants of the university students' intentions to stay within their university region. At this, we presume that students' career choice motivations are related to their professional intentions, which again, along with demographic characteristics, affect their migration decision. Our analysis is based on a cross-sectional study of 2,353 students from three different higher education institutions, two of them located in Germany and one in Namibia. Results indicate that in Germany migration matters because a considerable proportion of students intend to leave the university region after graduation. At this, we found that the students' geographical provenance exerts the most significant effect on the intention to stay. Moreover, certain professional intentions were directly and some career choice motivations were indirectly linked with the intention to remain at the university location. We present several conclusions and implications.

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