scholarly journals Students’ Satisfaction with the University of Cape Coast Residential and Academic Experiences

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Boakye-Yiadom
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Focus Group Interview ◽  
Academic Experiences ◽  
Cape Coast ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Sequential Explanatory Mixed Method ◽  
Practical Experiences ◽  
The University ◽  
Students Satisfaction ◽  
Academic Services

The purpose of the study is to explore students’ satisfaction with the University of Cape Coast experience. The study adopted a sequential explanatory mixed-method design and used current students as the population of the study. A sample size of 420 students was used for the study. The study used questionnaires and focus group interview guides to obtain data from participants. The study used descriptive statistics and a thematic analysis approach to analyse the data obtained. The study revealed that students are less satisfied with residential services and attributed this to irregular water supply, unsanitary toilet and urinal facilities, congestion in student rooms. Furthermore, the study showed that students were less satisfied with some academic services. The study recommended that the leadership of departments, faculties and colleges need to review their curriculum with the approval of the Academic Board to enhance students’ practical experiences in their academic programmes.

The Tale of Adolescent Girls’ Menstrual Challenges in Junior High Schools

2021 ◽  
pp. 002205742110323
Author(s):  
Alfred Kuranchie
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Junior High Schools ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Guidance And Counseling ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Sequential Explanatory Mixed Method ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

The study explored menstrual challenges that female adolescents encountered while in school. The sequential explanatory mixed-method design was used, and both quantitative and qualitative methods were employed in analyzing the data. The study revealed that the girls were predisposed to intense and varied menstrual-related challenges, which affected quality education as they had difficulty concentrating in class coupled with social and emotional problems. The Guidance and Counseling Units in schools’ continuous organization of programs to sensitize and enlighten girls on how to manage menstrual-related challenges would help to avoid the shackles the monthly experience brings.

scholarly journals STUDENTS SATISFACTION ON BILINGUAL PROGRAM IN MAKASSAR

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-69
Author(s):  
Andi Hamzah Fansury ◽  
Rampeng Rampeng
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Bilingual Program ◽  
English Bilingual ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
English Students ◽  
Students Satisfaction ◽  
Interest And Motivation ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Learning English

The objectives of the research were (1) to describe the students satisfaction on bilingual program at secondary school in Makassar and (2) to find out the students’ interest and motivation in learning English through Bilingual Program. The researcher applied mixed method namely triangulation mixed method design (QUAN-QUAL). The population of this research was the students of SMPN 12 Makassar in academic year 2015/2016. This research used purposive sampling. The sample of this research consisted of 40 students; 20 students from seventh grade and 20 students eight grade. In this research also, the researcher took 40 parents and 10 teachers as a sample. The research data were collected by questionnaire which was analyzed by descriptive statistic through SPSS version 16 for windows program.  The result of data analysis shown that bilingual program improve English students skills, bilingual program makes the students mastery in English and learn it in their subjects matter (Mathematics, Science, and English). Bilingual also makes the students have better skills in learning English and, bilingual program has helped the students to develop as a person (students’ personality). The implementation of bilingual program at secondary school make the students are interested and motivated in learning English. From this fact, it points out the way of school and the governments to keep this program and make a policy to make this program keep going

Development of the Community College Internationalization Index

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 349-374 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Marie Copeland ◽  
Carmen L. McCrink ◽  
Gerene K. Starratt
Keyword(s):  
Community College ◽  
Community Colleges ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
The United States ◽  
Skilled Workers ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
University Level ◽  
The University ◽  
Internationalization Index

To address the shortage of skilled workers in the 21st century, shifting demographics, competition for education funding, and the need to better serve underrepresented student populations, colleges and universities in the United States seek to increase internationalization efforts. While a number of instruments exist for measuring internationalization at the university level, few instruments are designed for measuring campus-level institutionalization, particularly at public community colleges. Moreover, current community college instruments are based on outdated literature or make use of qualitative tools that are not necessarily applicable in all settings. This study utilized an exploratory sequential mixed-method design to construct a quantitative instrument to measure institutional-level internationalization in public community college settings. Qualitative data were used to develop a theory of community college internationalization, from which the Community College Internationalization Index was developed. The CCII will be valuable for tracking public community colleges’ progress in internationalization efforts.

The effect of nostalgia on hotel brand attachment

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 691-717 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yizhi Li ◽  
Can Lu ◽  
Vanja Bogicevic ◽  
Milos Bujisic
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Hotel Industry ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Brand Attachment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Sequential Explanatory Mixed Method

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to distinguish between two types of nostalgia, examine their effect on emotions and explore the relationships between nostalgic emotions evoked by past hotel experiences and consumers’ brand attachment and willingness-to-pay.Design/methodology/approachThis study was based on a sequential explanatory mixed-method design. An online scenario-based experiment was complemented with online structured interviews.FindingsThe results indicate that both personal nostalgia and historical nostalgia evoke positive emotions (upbeat/elation and warm/tender). However, emotions evoked by personal nostalgia are less intense than those evoked by historical nostalgia. Positive emotions successfully predicted brand prominence and brand-self connection. Brand prominence, but not brand-self connection, was positively related to consumers’ willingness-to-pay.Research limitations/implicationsThe study’s findings suggest that hotel brands that focus on creating extraordinary memories, and brands with more historical themes, elicit more positive emotions among hotel customers. This, in turn, makes customers more likely to recall that hotel brand in the future and translates into higher willingness-to-pay.Originality/valueThis study is among the first to establish and test a conceptual model that connects nostalgia, nostalgic emotions, brand attachment and willingness-to-pay in the hotel industry context. As such, it is a rare attempt to explain the role of personal and historical nostalgia in hospitality research.

scholarly journals Effects of the Blended Family on Parenting Styles and Emotional Regulation among Tertiary Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-107
Author(s):  
Diane D Lipat
Keyword(s):  
Parenting Styles ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Emotional Regulation ◽  
Blended Families ◽  
Blended Family ◽  
Family Effects ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Sequential Explanatory Mixed Method ◽  
Qualitative Part

This research examines the blended family effects on parenting styles and emotional regulation among tertiary students through a sequential explanatory mixed-method design. Through quantitative data gathered, an interview was conducted to have a deeper sense of the information collected. A total of 113 respondents were purposively selected to answer the instruments and 10 of them were chosen to participate in an interview for the qualitative part of the study. It was revealed that most respondents have authoritarian parents and are emotionally adjusting. In addition, there is no significant relationship between parenting style and emotional regulation. Furthermore, there is no significant difference in parenting styles and emotional regulation when grouped according to profile such as age and duration. The results gathered were supported by sikolohiyang Pilipino (Filipino psychology) which discussed the maturity, culture, and values of Filipinos and their families. These data were used to construct a counseling program to help students with blended families adapt to the changes that they will encounter.

scholarly journals Prostitution Among University Students: A Case Study of Four Public Universities in Ghana

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fred Yao Gbagbo ◽  
Josephine Akosua Gbagbo
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
University Campuses ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Sectoral Approach ◽  
The University ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract Background Despite its criminalization in Ghana, prostitution dates back to ancient societies and occurs in various forms within communities. The authors examined prostitution in selected public Universities in Ghana. Methods The study was an exploratory- mixed-method design. Respondents were identified using purposive and snowballing techniques whiles semi-structure questionnaires and in-depth interviews were used for data collection between 2017and 2019. Quantitative data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23 and qualitative data analyzed thematically. ResultsFindings show that there is a proliferation of prostitution on university campuses in Ghana for financial, material and emotional gains. Student prostitutes have devised various strategies to combine academic work and prostitution. Prospective customers are solicited by hanging out in drinking bars and night clubs in and around university campuses at night and/or leaving contact details with pimps to be contacted for services. Brothels are also springing up in and around the university campuses in the form of movie houses and student prostitutes convert their hostel rooms into brothels. Price negotiation is based on the environment, duration and styles/positions adopted for sex. ConclusionThere is a need for a multi-sectoral approach for appropriate policy and program interventions to regulate the practice on campus.

scholarly journals An Intercultural Management Perspective of Foreign Student’s Adaptation in Chinese Universities: A Case Study of China Three Gorges University

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 3971-3977
Author(s):  
L. Ping ◽  
X. Jing ◽  
B. Othman ◽  
F. Yuefei ◽  
Z. B. A. Kadir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Cultural Landscape ◽  
Chinese Universities ◽  
Intercultural Management ◽  
Management Perspective ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Intercultural Adaptation ◽  
The University

Globalization, the desire to access quality education and better opportunities abroad as well as the need to develop one’s capacities and many other factors have caused increased migration of international students and teachers into Chinese universities. China has recorded over a 67% increase in higher education enrolment between 2011 and 2017. This increased level of student migration in China has brought an unprecedented number of challenges especially in transitioning into the cultural settings in China. As a result, Chinese universities, in addition to their various obligations and roles in ensuring quality teaching and learning, have to engage in intercultural management to help foreigners’ transition seamlessly into the cultural landscape of China. This study examines intercultural adaptation of sojourners from an intercultural management perspective. Using a mixed method approach, specifically an explanatory mixed method design, a sample of 140 respondents was investigated regarding their cultural adaptation to a Chinese university. The positive and negative aspects of intercultural management as it relates to the university used in the case study were also explored. Findings from the study were discussed in depth and recommendations for a holistic intercultural management system were made.

scholarly journals Flipped classroom in Indonesian higher education: A mixed-method study on students' attitudes and experiences

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 243-257
Author(s):  
Ika Wahyuni Lestari
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Focus Group Interview ◽  
Mixed Method Study ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Students Attitudes

The flipped classroom has been widely applied in many educational settings. Thus, it is significant to understand how its implementation is perceived by students. This mixed-method study aimed to find out the fourth-year students’ attitudes at a university in Indonesia on the flipped classroom they attended. It was also aimed at exploring their perception of the benefits and pitfalls they experienced when attending the flipped classroom. Employing a convergent mixed-method design, the quantitative data were obtained from 75 students (n=75) who were asked to complete a questionnaire. For the qualitative data, 13 students, divided into two groups, were invited to participate in a focus group interview to explore their experiences in attending the flipped classroom. The findings indicated that the students had positive attitudes towards the flipped classroom (M=2.87) and reported several benefits they perceived. Nonetheless, aspects regarding motivation (M=2.50) and the use of videos (M=2.49) and other technological supports indicated negative attitudes and were considered as pitfalls in the implementation of the model. Implications and recommendations were addressed for the better implementation of a flipped classroom.

Real Versus Ideal: Understanding How Coaches Gain Knowledge

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Rachel A. Van Woezik ◽  
Colin D. McLaren ◽  
Jean Côté ◽  
Karl Erickson ◽  
Barbi Law ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Elite Athletes ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Learning By Doing ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Design Study ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Sequential Explanatory Mixed Method ◽  
Sport Coaches

In an ever-evolving society, sport coaches are presented with a number of avenues through which they can acquire and refine their coaching knowledge. The purpose of this research was to replicate and extend past research to gain an up-to-date understanding of how coaches are presently gaining knowledge. This was done through a constructive replication using a sequential explanatory mixed-method design. Study 1 included 798 coaches who completed an online questionnaire detailing their use of 16 sources of coaching knowledge. Coaches’ top three most used sources were interacting with coaches, learning by doing, and observing others. In contrast, the top three most preferred sources were observing others, interacting with coaches, and having a mentor. To contextualize these findings, Study 2 used a qualitative design in which 14 coaches were interviewed to understand their experiences with different knowledge sources. Five distinct narrative types were identified: recent elite athletes, parent coaches, coach developers, teacher coaches, and experienced coaches. Coaches reported engaging in more social and unstructured learning experiences, and the reasons for their preferences appeared to differ based on lifestyle and perceived barriers. Collectively, these findings highlight how coaches gain knowledge and why they prefer certain sources over others.

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