scholarly journals EXAMINING THE BARRIERS TO REPORTING SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN UNIVERSITIES

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-84
Author(s):  
Sarah Ssali ◽  
Agnes Namaganda ◽  
Ronald Bisaso
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Public University ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Cultural Barriers ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
University Administrators ◽  
Female Undergraduate ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Sexual Harassment Policies

Purpose: Universities have responded to sexual harassment by putting in place formalized reporting processes through which victims can seek redress. Despite these processes, victims seldom invoke the grievance handling mechanisms that are enshrined in university sexual harassment policies. This study therefore sought to investigate why the vice is grossly under reported. Given the asymmetrical relationship between students and faculty as well as the gendered position of female students, this study specifically focused on why female undergraduate students seldom reported faculty perpetrated sexual harassment. Methodology: The study was carried out at a large public university in East Africa, was purely qualitative and involved 42 participants who included students, members of faculty and university administrators. The data was analyzed thematically Findings: These indicated that institutional and social cultural barriers coupled with power asymmetries and financial inadequacy play a role in the non-reporting of sexual harassment amongst female university students. Unique contribution to policy and practice: These findings are beneficial to universities especially as they seek to revise their existing sexual harassment policies. University managers ought to ensure that complaint handlers are well positioned to fairly handle sexual harassment complaints. This may help victims to build trust in the grievance handling mechanisms thus encouraging them to report the vice

Sexual harassment at a Spanish public university: an examination of victims’ experiences by gender and campus status

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-58
Author(s):  
Victoria A Ferrer-Pérez ◽  
Esperanza Bosch-Fiol
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Public University ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Administrative Staff ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
Research Staff ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Item Questionnaire

The current study analyses the prevalence of sexual harassment among staff and undergraduate students at a Spanish public university. The EASIS-U, a 38-item questionnaire, was administered to a sample of 1,521 university students, and 172 staff members. Results show that 26.4% of teaching and research staff (TRS), 28.3% of administrative staff (AS), and 15.9% of the students had experienced at least one episode of sexual blackmail behaviour; 30.9% of TRS, 27.0% of AS and 16.0% of the students had experienced at least one episode of physical sexual harassment; and 23.7% of TRS, 34.4% of AS and 17.1% of the students had experienced at least one episode of verbal sexual harassment. A comparison of staff and students revealed significant differences in prevalence rates, with staff reporting higher rates of unwanted contact than students. Contrary to expectations, male students reported more sexual harassment than did female students. We analyse the possible reasons for these results.

Usage of Facebook by Library and Information Science Female Undergraduate Students in Selected Nigerian Universities

2015 ◽  
pp. 230-249
Author(s):  
Justina B. Babatunde ◽  
Adeyinka Tella
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Power Supply ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Female Undergraduate ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Survey Approach

The chapter examines Facebook usage among female undergraduate students of library and information science. Through a survey approach, the study drew on 154 female undergraduate Library and Information Science students from four universities. Questionnaire was used to gather data. Four research questions were developed and answered. The results revealed that the majority of the respondents (female undergraduates) use Facebook on a daily basis. Female undergraduates use Facebook to socialize, connect, and chat with friends, making it the highest purpose of using Facebook. While majority of female students use Facebook on a daily basis, the negative aspects of it were also revealed, including consumption of ones' precious time; the time they should use for other productive academic work is being channeled to Facebook, thereby making Facebook time consuming. Finally, erratic power supply was identified as the major problem of using Facebook by female LIS undergraduate students.

scholarly journals Sexual Promiscuity and Health Issues among Female Undergraduate Students in Adekunle Ajasin University: Counselling Implications

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 117-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatrice O. Ajidahun
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Female Undergraduate ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
The University ◽  
Sexual Promiscuity

AbstractThis study examined the promiscuous behaviour of female undergraduate students and the various health issues related to it. It also investigated the relationship between the University lifestyles and female students’ promiscuous behaviour. The study adopted descriptive survey with a sample of one hundred and twenty (120) undergraduate female students selected using simple random sampling technique. A questionnaire titled “Sexual Promiscuity (SP) designed by the researcher was used to collect data for the study. Two hypotheses were formulated to guide the result of the study. The study revealed that there was a significant relationship between the female undergraduates’ promiscuous behaviour and their University lifestyles X2= 178.092<0.05). Also, there was significant relationship between the promiscuous behaviour and sexually transmitted diseases (X2= 70.69<0.05). It was therefore concluded that female undergraduate students of Adekunle Ajasin University were promiscuous because of their University lifestyles and that many were exposed to various sexually transmitted diseases that affect their health. Recommendations were based on the findings of the study that the University lifestyles of students should be modernized to discourage promiscuous behaviour among female undergraduate students. Besides, adequate health and counselling seminars should be organized on regular basis to intimate female students with the consequences of such promiscuous lifestyles.

scholarly journals A Cross Sectional Analysis Of Dietary Practices And Nutrition Status Of Female Undergraduate Students At Kenyatta University, Kenya

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grace Waweru ◽  
Peter Chege ◽  
Eunice Njogu
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Nutrition Status ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Female Undergraduate ◽  
Dietary Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Minimum Dietary Diversity

Abstract Background The rapid changes in eating habits and lifestyles in Kenya have resulted to the overweight/obesity transition. Students are likely to make poor food choices which may affect their nutrition status during the beginning of college and this may continue throughout their life. This study aimed to establish the dietary practices, assess nutrition status based on body mass index and the relationship between dietary diversity and nutrition status of female undergraduate students at Kenyatta University, Kenya.Method s: The study adopted a cross-sectional analytical design involving sample of 422 female undergraduate students randomly selected from Kenyatta University. Minimum Dietary Diversity – Women and Food Frequency Questionnaire were used to assess the dietary practices of the female students. Weight and height were measured to assess the nutrition status of the female students.Results The results showed that 64.0% of the participants had consumed ≥ 5 food groups while 36% had consumed <5 food groups over a period of 24 hours. In terms of nutrition status, 68.4% of the participants had normal Body Mass Index while 23.9% were overweight, 5.55% were underweight and 2.3% were obese. Minimum Dietary Diversity – Women was significantly associated with nutrition status (p=0.044).Conclusion The results illustrated unhealthy eating habits and sub-optimal nutrition status among a significant number of the female students. Policy makers should scale up interventions that would help improve dietary practices of women of reproductive age particularly university students.

A CROSS SECTIONAL ANALYSIS OF DIETARY PRACTICES AND NUTRITION STATUS OF FEMALE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AT KENYATTA UNIVERSITY, KENYA

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grace Waweru ◽  
Peter Chege ◽  
Eunice Njogu
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Nutrition Status ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Female Undergraduate ◽  
Dietary Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background The rapid changes in eating habits and lifestyles in Kenya have resulted to the overweight/obesity transition. Students are likely to make poor food choices which may affect their nutrition status during the beginning of college and this may continue throughout their life. This study aimed to establish the dietary practices, assess nutrition status based on body mass index and the relationship between selected dietary practices and nutrition status of female undergraduate students at Kenyatta University, Kenya. Methods The study adopted a cross-sectional analytical design involving sample of 422 female undergraduate students randomly selected from Kenyatta University. Food Frequency Questionnaire and the Minimum Dietary Diversity – Women were used to assess dietary practices. Weight and height were measured to assess the nutrition status of the female students. Results The results showed that 64.0% of the participants had consumed ≥ 5 food groups while 36% had consumed <5 food groups over a period of 24 hours. In terms of nutrition status, 68.4% of the participants had normal BMI while 23.9% were overweight, 5.55% were underweight and 2.3% were obese. MDDS-W was significantly associated with nutrition status (p=0.044). Conclusion The results illustrated unhealthy eating habits and sub-optimal nutrition status among a significant number of the female students. Policy makers should scale up interventions that would help improve dietary practices of women of reproductive age particularly university students.

scholarly journals EFFECTS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG FEMALE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamsa Ashraf ◽  
Nabeela Kanwal ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Social Function ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Moderate Activity ◽  
Female Undergraduate ◽  
Activity Group ◽  
Role Limitation

Objective: to determine the effects of physical activity on quality of life among female undergraduate students. Material & Methods: A randomized clinical trial was conducted on n=52 female students, after taking approval from higher authorities of the Bilquis Postgraduate College for Women PAF Nur Khan Base Rawalpindi, The inactive female students >1monthbetween 18-25 years were included in the study. The participants were randomly divided into three groups, such as Light Physical Activity (LPA), Moderate Physical Activity (MPA) and Vigorous Physical activity (VPA) group. The short form (SF-36) was used to observe Quality of Life (QOL), among participant at baseline and after six weeks of intervention. The One Way ANOVA with Tukey HSD post hoc was applied on mean differences for comparison. The clinical significance eta squared (η2) was used. Results: The result showed that Role limitation (mental) was significantly improved in vigorous activity group than the light (MD=21.20, d=0.85, 95% CI=0.97 to 43.37) and moderate (MD=23.94, d=0.96 95% CI=4.05 to 43.83) activity group. While social function showed significant improvement in moderate activity group as compared to light (MD=15.30, d=1.01, 95% CI=3.83 to 26.76) activity and vigorous (MD=9.60, d=0.63, 95% CI=1.68 to 20.88) activity group. The pain also showed significant improvement in moderate activity as compared to light (MD=20.32, d=1.09, 95% CI=5.48 to 35.16) and vigorous (MD=21.97, d=1.18, 95% CI=9.67 to 34.26) activity group. Conclusion: PA significantly improved QOL of female undergraduate students. It was also found that VPA improves role limitation (emotional) while MPA improves social function and body pain.

Exploring Gender Differences in Attitudes Toward Software Piracy Among Undergraduate Students in a Developing Country

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Acilar ◽  
Muzaffer Aydemir
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Male Student ◽  
Study Finding ◽  
Software Piracy ◽  
Public University ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
The Relationship

This study explores the relationship between gender of undergraduate students and their attitudes towards software piracy. Research data was obtained by surveying the undergraduate students of a business administration department at a public university in Turkey. Independent samples t-test was used for comparisons between male and female students’ attitudes toward software piracy. It was found that female students find software piracy less acceptable than male students do. The study finding is consistent with previous studies that reported female student participants are significantly more ethical than male student participants in terms of software piracy.

Comparative study of the prevalence of abnormal eating attitudes among Arab female students of both London and Cairo Universities

1986 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 621-625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mervat Nasser
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Positive Response ◽  
Eating Attitudes ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Female Undergraduate ◽  
Western Population ◽  
Abnormal Eating Attitudes ◽  
Abnormal Eating ◽  
Relative Prevalence ◽  
Matched Samples

SynopsisTwo matched samples of Arab female undergraduate students attending London and Cairo Universities were recruited to determine the relative prevalence of abnormal eating attitudes and the effect of exposure to Western culture upon this prevalence. A positive response was reported on the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-40) in 22% of the students in the London group and 12% in the Cairo group, indicating that abnormal attitudes occur in this non-Western population. Six cases among the London sample fulfilled diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa, but no cases of either anorexia or bulimia were identified in the Cairo sample.

Re-thinking aspirations through habitus and capital: The experiences of British-born Bangladeshi women in higher education

Ethnicities ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 518-540 ◽  
Author(s):  
Berenice Scandone
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Turn Of The Century ◽  
Female Undergraduate ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Social And Cultural Capital ◽  
Minority Ethnic ◽  
Capacity To Aspire ◽  
Ethnic Origins

Since the turn of the century, young people’s aspirations have featured prominently in UK education policy and practice. Governments of all sides have espoused a rhetoric and enacted initiatives which have tended to focus on somehow ‘correcting’ the aspirations of students of working-class and minority ethnic origins. This paper applies a Bourdieusian framework to the analysis of the education and career aspirations of British-born young women of Bangladeshi heritage in higher education. In doing so, it advances a theoretically informed understanding of aspirations, which accounts for the multiple factors that contribute to shape them as well as for the relative implications in terms of future pathways. Drawing on interviews with 21 female undergraduate students, and building on Bourdieu’s notions of habitus and capital, I conceptualise aspirations as an aspect of habitus. I argue that this conceptualisation allows light to be shed on the ways in which multiple, intersecting dimensions of social identity and social structures play out in the shaping, re-shaping and possibly fading of aspirations. Additionally, it enables us to examine the mutually informing influences of aspirations and capital on practice. Findings indicate that the valuing of education and social mobility expressed by those of Bangladeshi and other minority ethnic origins are integral to collective constructions of ‘what people like us do’, which are grounded in diasporic discourses. They also illuminate the significance of social and cultural capital for young people’s capacity to aspire and actualise aspirations, as these contribute to delineate their ‘horizons for action’. This suggests that by failing to adequately recognise how structural inequalities inform differential access to valued capital, prevailing policy and practitioners’ approaches attribute excessive responsibility to students and their parents. The notion of ‘known routes’ is in this respect put forward as a way to make sense of aspirations, expectations and pathways, and the role of institutions in forging possible futures is highlighted.

scholarly journals Assessing the use of contraceptives by female undergraduate students in a selected higher educational institution in Gauteng

Curationis ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria H. Coetzee ◽  
Roinah N. Ngunyulu
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
The United States ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Female Undergraduate ◽  
Unplanned Pregnancies ◽  
Higher Educational

Background: Unplanned pregnancies amongst students at higher education institutions are a major concern worldwide, including South Africa. Apart from various social and psychological challenges, unplanned pregnancies affect students’ objectives of achieving academic success. Research undertaken in the United States of America (USA) indicates that around 80% of female students in institutions of higher education between ages 18 and 24 are sexually active.Objectives: To assess and describe the use of contraceptives by undergraduate female students in a selected higher educational institution in Gauteng.Method: A cross-sectional, descriptive, quantitative design was used. A total of 400 female undergraduate students were requested to respond to a self-administered questionnaire. Stratified random sampling was used to select the participants. They were selected systematically from two campuses. Data were entered using an excel sheet at the Department of Statistics, and analysed using the Statistical Analysis Software programme, (SAS version 9.3), of the Department of Statistics’ higher educational institutions.Results: A total of 74%females indicated they were sexually active, 79%of whom reported using contraceptives. The most common used methods were oral contraceptives at 38%, and 25% for male condoms. The most commonly known methods were condoms at 84%, and the oral contraceptive at 68%. The knowledge of condom use to prevent sexually transmitted diseases was high at 91%.Conclusion: Inadequate knowledge and awareness on some contraceptive methods was found. Thus, educational programmes to increase students’ knowledge on the use of all contraceptive methods are urgently needed

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