scholarly journals Institutional Context Factors and Female Students’ Choice of Career in Science TVET in Technical Training Institutes in Siaya County, Kenya.

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-58
Author(s):  
Ohanya George Ochieng; Prof Frederick B. J. A. Ngala; Prof Henry K. Kiplangat
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Institutional Context ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Technical Training ◽  
Sample Size Determination ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Career Counselling ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Context Factors

This study sought to determine the relationship between selected institutional context factors and female students' choice of career in science TVET in Technical Training Institutes in Siaya County, Kenya. The study was guided by Social Cognitive Theory as posited by Bandura (1986) and Holland's Theory of Occupational Choice (1959, revised 2017). The study adopted a descriptive survey design. Reliability was tested using a test-retest method.  Cronbach alpha method was also used to test internal reliability. The research instruments were questionnaires for lecturers, female and male students.  Piloting was done in the village polytechnics a sample size of 316 female students sampled using census method. Also, 291 male students from a total target population of 1136 determined using Krejcie and Morgan Sample Size Determination (1970) formular. Proportionate sampling technique was used to sample respondents in different strata and TTIs. Tools in the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22 were used to analyse data. Frequencies, percentages and means were computed. Inferential statistics, namely; regression coefficients, T-statistics, F-statistics, correlation of coefficients, were derived. The findings were presented in tables. The researcher concluded that there was a strong, negative and statistically significant relationship between institutional context factors and female students' choice of career in science TVET Programmes (r=-0.726**; p<0.01). The researcher recommended that effective career counselling services should be put in place in all TTIs offering TVET science courses and TTIs should encourage lecturers to seek higher education in pedagogy.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Selected Psychological Factors and Female Students’ Choice of Career in Science TVET in Technical Training Institutes in Siaya County, Kenya.

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 180-195
Author(s):  
Ohanya George Ochieng; Prof Henry K. Kiplangat; Prof Frederick B. J. A. Ngala
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Technical Training ◽  
Sample Size Determination ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Cultural Economic ◽  
The Relationship

This study aimed at establishing the relationship between selected psychological factors and female students’ choice of career in science TVET in technical training institutes in Siaya County, Kenya. Social Cognitive Theory postulated by Bandura (1986), and Holland's Theory of Occupational Choice (1959, revised 2017) guided the research. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. It is based on the conceptual framework whereby the choice of careers in TVET by female students is assumed to depend on social-cultural, economic, psychological and institutional context factors. The test-retest method was used to test the reliability of the instruments.  Cronbach alpha method was also used to test internal reliability. The research instruments were questionnaires for lecturers, female and male students.  Piloting was done in the village polytechnics. The sample size was 316 female students sampled using census method. In addition, 291 male students from a total target population of 1136 determined using Krejcie and Morgan Table of Sample Size Determination (1970). Proportionate sampling technique was used to sample respondents in different strata and TTIs. Tools in the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22 were used to analyse data. Frequencies, percentages and means were computed. Inferential statistics, namely; regression coefficients, T-statistics, F-statistics, correlation of coefficients, were derived. The findings were presented in tables. Further, a negative and non-significant relationship between psychological factors and female students’ career choice in science TVET Programmes (r=- -0.163*; p<0.01) was established. The researcher recommends that principals should institute measures for changing students’ attitudes towards TVET courses.

scholarly journals Smoking and substance abuse prevalence in adolescents in a city of Turkey

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
B Mete ◽  
E Pehlivan ◽  
V Söyiler
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Size Analysis ◽  
Addictive Substance ◽  
Abuse Risk

Abstract Background The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of smoking and abuse of substance among young people aged 14-18 in a city of Turkey and to determine the relationship between smoking and substance abuse risk. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on high school students studying in Bingöl city center. The universe of the study consists of 14000 students studying in 14 high schools. The minimum sample size required to be reached in the sample size analysis with reference to 80% power and 99% confidence interval was found to be 1235. According to the stratified sampling method, the students were randomly reached in schools and questionnaires were conducted under supervision by taking their consent. Chi-square test, Binary Logistic Regression test were used for data analysis. Results The mean age of the students was 15.71 ± 1.16 (min-max: 14-18) and 49.5% were male. The prevalence of smoking among all students is 15.8%, addictive substance use / trial frequency 5% except smoking. The prevalence of smoking among male students is 24.1%, in female students 7.7%. The rate of using addictive substance was found to be 8.2% for male students and 1.9% for female students except smoking. According to the results of Logistic Regression; substance abuse increases 8 (95% CI:3,32-19,95) fold in smokers (p = 0,001) and 2.5 (95% CI:1,10-5,38) fold in men (p = 0,027). The risk of substance use increases 1.05 (95% CI:1,02-1,08) fold as the number of cigarettes smoked daily (p = 0,001). Substance abuse risk of 18-year-olds shows increase 1.5 (95% CI:1,06-1,93) fold according to 14 years old (p = 0,021). Conclusions Smoking and addictive substance use in adolescents are particularly remarkable in male students (8.2%). This result is higher than the data reflecting Ä°stanbul (7%). This may be due to the fact that the province is located at the crossing point of drug traffic. Smoking increases the risk of other addictive substances (marijuana, heroin, etc.). Key messages Smoking and substance abuse is an important health problem in adolescents according to this study. Male students smoke are at risk of substance abuse more than female.

Gender Differences in Personality Traits in Relation to Academic Performance

2021 ◽  
pp. 124-137
Author(s):  
Dur Khan
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Emotional Stability ◽  
Female Students ◽  
The Other ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Primary Study ◽  
The Impact

The study attempted to explore the impact of personality traits on academic performance with regards to gender differences. A primary study was conducted on a sample size of 666 students (453 males and 213 females). Using Mann-Whitney analysis, it was found that different personality traits impact the academic performance of students for both boys and girls. Extraversion, Conscientiousness Agreeableness and Emotional Stability were found to influence the academic performance of male students. On the other hand, Openness influenced the academic performance of female students. Conscientiousness was the only trait to influence the academic performance of both male as well as female students.

scholarly journals Gender and School Location Differences in Mathematics Achievement Using TIMSS Test for the Grade Eight in Jordan

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Achievement ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Urban Schools ◽  
Achievement Test ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
School Location ◽  
Achievement In Mathematics ◽  
Mathematics Achievement Test

This study examines potential gender and school location differences in the mathematics achievement of the Jordanian schools. The sample size consisted of more than (400) students for both genders and school location at (10) schools randomly selected in the Ma'an governorate in the scholastic year (2014/2015) second semester. To achieve the objective of the study, the mathematics achievement test was constructed by adopting TIMSS items after verifying its validity and reliability. The results for both genders and school location were compared. The results showed than the male students higher achievement in mathematics than the female students, and students in urban schools achieved higher scores than their peers in rural and badia schools.

scholarly journals Frequency of Naturally Occurring Maxillary Midline Diastema (mmd) and its Association with Enlarged Labial Frenulum in Students of Public Medical College Mardan, Pakistan

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-17
Author(s):  
Wajiha Qamar ◽  
Sidra Qadir ◽  
Hazrat Bilal ◽  
Ahmad .
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Naturally Occurring

OBJECTIVE: The study was conducted to determine the prevalence of naturally occurring maxillary midline diastema (MMD) in students of public sector medical college in Mardan, Pakistan and its association with enlarged labial frenulum. METHODOLOGY: The cross-sectional study was conducted in Mardan where students were assessed to determine MMD. Sample size was 150 (males 76%, n= 114; females 24%, n= 36). Ethical consideration was followed, and data was analyzed using SPSS version 17 for descriptive statistics. RESULTS: Only 20% (n= 30) male students were having MMD while out of these only 20% (n= 6) were having enlarged labial frenulum. No MMD was found in female students CONCLUSION: The maxillary midline diastema is more pronounced in male students and the authors decline the observation based on their findings that major contributing factor in MMD is because of enlarged labial frenulum.

Identity Exploration and Commitment of Albanian Youth as a Function of Social Opportunity Structure

2006 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 268-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aida Orgocka ◽  
Jasna Jovanovic
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Identity Development ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Opportunity Structure ◽  
School Students ◽  
Identity Exploration

This study examined how social opportunity structure influences identity exploration and commitment of Albanian high school students. A total of 258 students completed a questionnaire that gauged their identity exploration and commitment in three domains: education, occupation, and family. ANOVA results indicated that, overall, students scored highest in exploration in the domain of education and in commitment in the domain of family. Students' exploration and commitment were linked to gender. Albanian female students scored higher than male students in exploration and commitment regarding education and family. Perceived work opportunities in Albania or abroad also significantly moderated participants' exploration in the domain of education and were associated with commitment in education and occupation. As one of the first studies to explore Albanian youth's identity development in relation to social opportunity structure, findings are discussed in light of furthering the field of Albanian adolescent and youth development.

DESAIN PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA BERBASIS PEMAHAMAN NILAI SIKAP GOTONG ROYONG

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 01-10
Author(s):  
Alpansyah Alpansyah ◽  
Abdul Talib Hasim
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Reader Response ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Mutual Cooperation ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Bahasa Indonesia ◽  
Better Than

The aims of this study were: (1) to identify an increase in students' understanding of the value of mutual cooperation through the use of reader response rules in Indonesian Language Learning (KRPDPBI); (2) identifying the use of the reader response principle in Indonesian Language learning (KRPDPBI) there are differences between male and female students. The design of this study used a quasi-experimental study with two different methods. The results showed that (1) the achievement of the score of understanding the value of mutual cooperation for students taught by KRPDPBI was better than for students taught by regular learning according to the curriculum; (2) the achievement of the understanding of the value of male students' mutual cooperation is no better than that of female students.

UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA MELALUI METODE SCRAMBLE PADA PESERTA DIDIK KELAS I SD NEGERI 002 BENTENG KECAMATAN SUNGAI BATANG

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 409
Author(s):  
Reni Marlina
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Initial Data ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Reading Ability ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Average Analysis ◽  
Before And After

This study aims to improve students' reading ability through the first grade scramble students of SD Negeri 002 Benteng, Kecamatan Sungai Batang, which are 28 students with 11 male students and 17 female students with heterogeneous ability. This study is based on the low ability of students' learning outcomes and lack of awareness of teachers to implement an effective, innovative, and cooperative learning. The study was conducted from September 3, 2016 to October 8, 2016. This study is a classroom action research (PTK) consisting of two cycles. Minimum completeness criteria (KKM) and average analysis are used to determine whether or not improvement of student learning outcomes before and after using the scramble learning model. The results of this study indicate that the number of students who reach KKM in the initial data is only 10 people (36%), cycle I is 16 people (57%), and the second cycle is 25 people (89%). The average student score at baseline was 68.4; cycle I increased to 75,9; in the second cycle increased again to 83,6. Based on the results of this study it can be concluded that the model of learning scramble can improve reading ability in Indonesian language students class I of SD Negeri 002 Benteng, Kecamatan Sungai Batang.

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