scholarly journals Factors Influencing Substance Abuse among Undergraduate Students in Osun State, Nigeria

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
FA Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Factors Influencing

Analysis of Demographics and Factors Influencing Student Choice of Major at Five Universities

HortScience ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 510b-510
Author(s):  
Tammy Kohlleppel ◽  
Jennifer C. Bradley ◽  
Jayne Zajicek
Keyword(s):  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
The United States ◽  
Student Choice ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Choice Of Major ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
University History ◽  
Insight Into

In recent years horticulture programs at universities across the United States have experienced a decline in student numbers. Researchers at the Univ. of Florida and Texas A&M Univ. have developed a survey to gain insight into the influences on undergraduate students who major in horticulture. Five universities participated in the survey of undergraduate horticulture programs, these include the Univ. of Florida, Texas A&M Univ., Oklahoma State Univ., Univ. of Tennessee, and Kansas State Univ. Approximately 600 surveys were sent to the schools during the 1997 fall semester. The questionnaires were completed by horticulture majors and nonmajors taking classes in the horticulture departments. The survey consisted of two main sections. The first section examined student demographic information, high school history, university history and horticulture background and was completed by all students. Only horticulture majors completed the second section, which examined factors influencing choice of horticulture as a major. Results examine fundamental predictors in promoting student interest in horticulture, demographic variables that may influence student choice of major, and student satisfaction and attitude toward current collegiate horticulture programs. Findings from this study will provide insight into the status of post-secondary horticulture education and assist in identifying methods to increase student enrollment in horticulture programs across the country.

scholarly journals Smartphone and Facebook addictions share common risk and prognostic factors in a sample of undergraduate students

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 358-368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Machado Khoury ◽  
Maila de Castro Lourenço das Neves ◽  
Marco Antônio Valente Roque ◽  
André Augusto Correa de Freitas ◽  
Michele Ralil da Costa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Anxiety Disorders ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Smartphone Addiction ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Substance Abuse Disorders ◽  
Facebook Addiction

Abstract Introduction To improve the comprehension of the interface between smartphone addiction (SA) and Facebook addiction (FA), we hypothesize that the occurrence of both technological addictions correlate, with higher levels of negative consequences. Moreover, we hypothesize that SA is associated with lower levels of social support satisfaction. Methods We recruited a convenience sample of undergraduate students from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, with age ranging between 18 and 35 years. All subjects completed a self-fulfilled questionnaire comprising sociodemographic data, the Brazilian Smartphone Addiction Inventory (SPAI-BR), the Bergen Scale for Facebook Addiction, the Barrat Impulsivity Scale 11 (BIS-11), the Social Support Satisfaction Scale (SSSS), and the Brief Sensation Seeking Scale (BSSS-8). After completing the questionnaire, the interviewer conducted a Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI). Results In the univariate analysis, SA associated with female gender, with ages 18 to 25 years, FA, substance abuse disorders, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, low scores in SSSS, high scores in BSSS-8, and high scores in BIS. The group with SA and FA presented a higher prevalence of substance abuse disorders, depression, and anxiety disorders when compared to the group with SA only. Conclusion In our sample, co-occurrence of SA and FA correlated with higher levels of negative consequences and lower levels of social support satisfaction. These results strongly suggest that SA and FA share some elements of vulnerability. Further studies are warranted to clarify the directions of these associations.

scholarly journals Assessment of carbonated and healthy drinks consumption pattern among undergraduates in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile- Ife, Osun State

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 82-92
Author(s):  
F.O. Idumah ◽  
L.A. Orumwense ◽  
F. Awe ◽  
J.N. Irem ◽  
O.A. Abdullahi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
State Government ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Consumption Pattern ◽  
Individual Perceptions ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Carbonated Drinks ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Nutritional Benefits

The study assessed carbonated and healthy drinks consumption pattern of the undergraduate students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), IIe –  Ife, Nigeria. Random sampling technique was employed in this study. The study relied on primary data which was collected through questionnaires. Data collected were analyzed using mean and percentages. The total number of respondents was 260 undergraduate students, which comprised 102 males and 158 females. Majority (47.3%) of the respondents were between 17 – 20 years old and were single. It was indicated that majority (49.6%) of the respondents has less than N10,000 as income level from their monthly stipend. The result indicated that the carbonated drinks that the students consume the most were Fanta and Coke. Majority (38.5%) of the respondents consume fruit smoothies while they sometimes (38.8%) consume zobo drink. The result also reveals that zobo drink has the highest percentage (76.2%) of consumption than other healthy drinks. The major factors influencing healthy drinks consumption based on individual perceptions were taste (40.4%), price (38.9%), preferences (36.2%), and  nutritional benefit (35.0%) while price (36.5%), taste (35.8%), preferences (33.5%) and availability on campus (31.5%) were the major factors influencing carbonated drinks consumption based on individual perceptions. It is therefore recommended that the Federal and State Government should ensure proper health education of undergraduates regarding the nutritional benefits of healthy drinks as well as the adverse effects of  carbonated drinks. Keywords: carbonated drinks, healthy drinks, consumption pattern, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)

FACTORS INFLUENCING CAREER CHOICE AMONGST UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN MALAYSIA

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-20
Author(s):  
Mahiswaran Selvanathan ◽  
Rifaath Ali ◽  
Paul Mariadas ◽  
Gopal Perumal ◽  
Pei Tan
Keyword(s):  
Career Choice ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Factors Influencing

scholarly journals Factors Influencing the Usage of an Electronic Book Collection: Size of the E-book Collection, the Student Population, and the Faculty Population

2013 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alain R. Lamothe
Keyword(s):  
Doctoral Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Systematic Investigation ◽  
Student Population ◽  
Electronic Book ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Show Evidence

This paper presents the results of a quantitative and systematic investigation exploring online e-book usage at the J.N. Desmarais Library of Laurentian University over a 9-year period. The size of an e-book collection was determined to show evidence of an extremely strong relationship with the level of usage e-books experienced. Of all factors examined during the course of this study, it was the size of the collection that exhibited the strongest association to usage levels and would suggest just how important the size and content of a collection can be to patron acceptance and utilization. Of all student academic levels, doctoral students exhibited the strongest relationship with e-book usage, while undergraduate students showed signs of the weakest. Faculty demonstrated the overall weakest relationship with e-book usage.

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