scholarly journals Home Quarantine Challenges and Psychological Status of Bangladeshi University Students during COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Mizanur Rahman ◽  
Saidur Rahaman
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Psychological Status ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Snowball Sampling Technique

The study determined the home quarantine challenges and psychological status of Bangladeshi University students in the COVID-19 pandemic break-out. The study also looked into the impact of home quarantine challenges on the psychological status of the student. A well-structured questionnaire was created and circulated to respondents through various social media platforms and utilized the snowball sampling technique. A total of 250 graduate and undergraduate students were taken as respondents of this study. Statistical Packages for Social Science (SPSS) software was used to complete the data analysis procedure. The findings of the study show that the most noteworthy home quarantine challenges for Bangladeshi University students are the lack of awareness of home quarantine advantages (82%), insufficient financial support from their families (78%), and unsatisfactory medical support (77%). Also, home quarantine challenges are positively connected to psychological status (r=.364**) and it had a significant impact (β=.287, p<0.00) on psychological status in the pandemic period. The study also aided the policymakers in the better understanding of home quarantine challenges and the psychological status of Bangladeshi students. However, out of seven divisions in Bangladesh only students of Dhaka and Sylhet were selected to be the respondents. This caused difficulty in generalizing the findings of the study.

scholarly journals EXPECTED COMPETENCES IN STARTUPS: PERCEPTIONS OF ENTREPRENEURS

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (19) ◽  
pp. 270
Author(s):  
Caio Flávio Stettiner ◽  
Ednício Oliveira Lima ◽  
Eliane Pires Giavina Bianchi
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Ethical Values ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Job Seekers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Job Applicant ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Training ◽  
Snowball Sampling Technique

Based on theoretical models, such as those proposed in the studies of McClelland and Spencer and Spencer over the last forty years, this study identifies entrepreneurs’ perception of the impact of the required skills of a job applicant in startups. It uses the snowball sampling technique and direct observation in incubators and accelerators to conduct a qualitative analysis. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the founders and managers of different impact ventures. From the analysis and discussion of this research, some of the skills required in startups are empathy, principles, ethical values, and other attributes of human nature. This study will be of practical value to job seekers, recruiters, and scholars as it suggests the skills that are required in the high-impact market, helping to develop better recruitment and training programs to their business.

scholarly journals The prevalence of risky sexual behaviours amongst undergraduate students in Jigjiga University, Ethiopia

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 179-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azwihangwisi H. Mavhandu-Mudzusi ◽  
Teka T. Asgedom
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexual Behaviours ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviours ◽  
Risky Sexual Practices ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Young adults including university students are at high risk of acquiring HIV due to their risky sexual practices. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of risky sexual behaviours amongst regular undergraduate students in Jigjiga University. The researcher used a quantitative, univariate cross-sectional descriptive study. Two hundred and thirty six (236) students were selected using a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using a standardised structured questionnaire. The study revealed that 70.53% of respondents were sexually experienced. Majority (54.8%) of the sexually experienced respondents were sexually active within 3 months of the study. Up to 30.14% of sexually experienced respondents have had sex with a person other than their currentpartner in the past 12 months. Only 59.6% of the sexually experienced respondents used condom in their most recent sexual engagement. The findings of this study showed that university students are involved in sexual behaviours that may increase their risk of contracting HIV infection. Based on the above results, researchers recommended the designing of interventions which are contextually relevant to Jigjiga University to mitigate risky sexual practices amongst university students.

For Better or for Worse: The Impact of Social Media on Chinese Sports Journalists

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 311-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo Li ◽  
Sarah Stokowski ◽  
Stephen W. Dittmore ◽  
Olan K. M. Scott
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Sports Journalism ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Social Networking Tools ◽  
Monitoring Information ◽  
Snowball Sampling Technique

The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of social media in Chinese sports journalism. After distributing an online survey using a snowball sampling technique, a total of 133 Chinese sports journalists working in print media participated in this study. The results indicated that news gathering was reported as a primary motivation to use social media. Weibo and WeChat, two localized social networking tools, were the most commonly used tools among participants. Nearly half of participating sports journalists admitted that monitoring information on social media increased their pressure level and created workloads. The majority of sports journalists believed social media had weakened their gatekeeping role due to the increase in citizen journalists and the increase in channels and sources from which users obtain news and information. The study also found that the relationship between journalists and athletes has also been altered with the advent of social media.

scholarly journals Determinants of Choice of Joint Venture Arrangements for International Marketers

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-62
Author(s):  
Ifediora Chuka Uzoma ◽  
Ugwoke Pius ◽  
Ifediora Raluchukwu Ifeoma
Keyword(s):  
Principal Component Analysis ◽  
Joint Venture ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Brand Name ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Internationalization Strategy ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Snowball Sampling Technique

This study investigated the determinants of the choice of joint venture arrangements for international marketers in Nigeria. The study aims at identifying the most significant influences on the choice of joint venture arrangements. The survey research design was used for the study. The study was carried out in South-east, Nigeria. A sample of 50 experienced international marketers was selected for the study using a snowball sampling technique. Data was gathered through the use of a structured questionnaire.. The analysis was done using Principal Component Analysis. Findings reveal that brand name/equity, firm size, market attractiveness, research and development, as well as internationalization strategy are the most significant determinants of the choice of joint venture arrangements which international marketers in Nigeria adopt. The study recommends that prospective international marketers consider these factors before or when seeking an alliance with any foreign company an international markets.

scholarly journals ACCEPTANCE AND ATTITUDE TOWARD COVID-19 VACCINATION: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY FROM UDAIPUR DISTRICT

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (03) ◽  
pp. 621-628
Author(s):  
Sandeep Garg ◽  
◽  
S.R. Gajendra Singh ◽  
Sunil Kumar Tailor ◽  
Amar C. Yadav ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Efficacy Trial ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Snowball Sampling Technique

The Covid-19 pandemic is expected to continue to impose enormous burdens of morbidity and mortality while severely disrupting societies and economies worldwide.A vaccine provides the best hope for a permanent solution to controlling the pandemic. However, to be effective, a vaccine must be accepted and used by a large majority of the population. Aim:The aim of this study was to understand the acceptence and attitudes towards Covid-19 vaccination. Methodology: The current study used a cross-sectional design based on an online questionnaire. 944 responses were selected by non-probability snowball sampling technique The samples were including public of Udaipur district residents during the rapid rise period of the Covid-19 outbreak.An online structured questionnaire was developed by using Google forms, with a consent form appended to it. Three point likert scale (Agree, Not sure, and Disagree) consist of total 16 statements were prepared to assess attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination. Frequency and percentage distribution was used to present the data. Results:Resultsindicated that overall acceptance of Covid-19 vaccine in that majority of participant (N=750, Percentage=80.5%) would accept Covid-19 vaccine, whereas 3.4% particepant(N=32) would not accept Covid-19 vaccine and remaining 16.1% participants (N=152)were neutral to get vaccine.In addition, Male particepants(N=580) were more likely to accept Covid-19vaccines compared tofemalesparticepant (N=180).Majority of the participants (N=660, Precentage=69.9%) were agreed that the covid-19 vaccine is safe to receive, 64.4% respondents (N=608) were agreed that Covid-19 Vaccine undergoes enough safety and efficacy trial. Conclusion:It is concluded that acceptence towards covid-19 vaccination is high. They beleived that vaccine is safe and they will recommended to their family members also.Government effort should be made to fast distribute Covid-19 Vaccination.

Microcelebrities

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 51-63
Author(s):  
Bejoy John Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Expected Value ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Smart Phones ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Brand Engagement ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Snowball Sampling Technique

Traditionally, celebrities advertised the brands on mass media, and this influenced the purchase of the brands. The usage of smart phones and the penetration of internet have resulted in the advertisement of brands by micro celebrities. This study would help us to understand the influence of micro celebrities on purchase intention of brands and would also study the mediating effect of brand engagement in self-concept and brand expected value. The study was conducted among 205 followers of Indian micro celebrities in social media platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. The followers for the study were selected based on the snowball sampling technique. The results revealed that the perceived influence of micro celebrities had influence on brand engagement in self-concept, brand expected value, and purchase intention. The study highlighted that micro celebrities suggest brands to followers which leads to greater connection to the brand and the attractiveness of the brand increases which in turn would lead to recommendation of the brand by the followers.

scholarly journals Students' Perception of the Effects of Online Social Networking: An Empirical Assessment

2015 ◽  
Vol 65 ◽  
pp. 152-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.M. Asif-Ur-Rahman ◽  
Mohammed Junayed ◽  
Muhammad Rehan Masoom
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
First Century ◽  
Frequency Table ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Social networking sites have had an impact on the twenty-first century generations of internet user, making it a very active means of communications, particularly among university students. Questions arise about the impact of social networking sites on academic performance and the possibility of using them as an effective educational tool to improve academic performance. The study assesses students’ opinion regarding usage of social networking sites and its impact on their academic performance. Non-probability convenience sampling technique was used to select a sample of ninety-six undergraduate students from seven private universities and they were asked to complete a structured questionnaire set with 18 questions. Descriptive-comparative research design was adopted. The data was subjected to descriptive analysis, particularly percentages and frequency table counts.

scholarly journals IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON ANXIETY AND OBSESSION LEVEL OF THE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND ITS RELATION TO THEIR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (02) ◽  
pp. 564-570
Author(s):  
Vandana a ◽  
◽  
Nudrat Saleem ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
University Students ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Online Mode ◽  
The University ◽  
Snowball Sampling Technique

With the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, concerns related to panic and increasing anxiety have been multiplying by each passing day. Consequently, schools, colleges, educational institutions, and workplaces have been shut since mid of March, 2020 in India. This study attempted to find the psychological repercussions on academic performance of university students while focusing upon finding the anxiety and obsession level related to COVID-19. The study exhibited the correlation between anxiety and academic performance of university students and between the level of obsession and academic performance related to coronavirus among university students of India. 157 students from the age group of 17-25 years enrolled to undergraduate and postgraduate courses participated in the study. Snowball sampling technique was used to reach students through online mode. Two tools, namely, CAS (Coronavirus Anxiety Scale) and OCS (Obsession with COVID-19 Scale) developed by Prof. Sherman Lee with the team of psychologists from the Christopher Newport University were adapted for the presented study by further adding a dimension of academic performance in the tool. The results revealed that 10.8% students were highly anxious and 28% students were highly obsessed with the coronavirus and have developed disturbed thinking patterns. The correlation between anxiety and academic performance of students as well as between obsession and academic performance of students were found to be statistically significant (p ≤ .001) with a moderate level of correlation. Overall, the study found that the outbreak of coronavirus has impacted the psychological health as well as the academic performance of university students in India.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Study of COVID-19 Distress in University Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 216769682110251
Author(s):  
Samantha G. Farris ◽  
Mindy M. Kibbey ◽  
Erick J. Fedorenko ◽  
Angelo M. DiBello
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Financial Strain ◽  
Public Response ◽  
Viral Spread ◽  
Future Work ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Viral Outbreak ◽  
Selection Of

The psychological effect of the pandemic and measures taken in response to control viral spread are not yet well understood in university students; in-depth qualitative analysis can provide nuanced information about the young adult distress experience. Undergraduate students ( N = 624) in an early US outbreak “hotspot” completed an online narrative writing about the impact and distress experienced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were collected April-May 2020. A random selection of 50 cases were sampled for thematic analysis. Nine themes were identified: viral outbreak distress, fear of virus contraction/transmission, proximity to virus, dissatisfaction with public response, physical distancing distress, social distancing distress, academic and school-related distress, disruptive changes in health behavior and routines, financial strain and unemployment, worsening of pre-existing mental health problems, and social referencing that minimizes distress. Future work is needed to understand the persistence of the distress, in addition to developing methods for assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of the distress.

scholarly journals Academic Stress and Study Habits of Health Science University Students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sukesh Shetty ◽  
Neetha Kamath ◽  
M. Nalini
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Academic Stress ◽  
Study Habits ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Introduction Academic stress and study habits are crucial indicators of academic success. At the moment, faulty study habits press on the students into academic stress. The present study was conducted to identify the academic stress and study habits of university students of health science. Methods This cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted among 150 undergraduate students of nursing, physiotherapy, and pharmacy (n = 50 in each group). A stratified random sampling technique was used to select the study participants. The information on academic stress and study habits was collected by using the Student Stress Inventory and Palsane and Sharma Study Habit Inventory, respectively. Results Mean score of academic stress was found to be 75.353 ± 16.463. Pharmacy students had a higher level of stress compared to physiotherapy and nursing students (p = 0.013). Furthermore, the prevalence of unsatisfactory study habits among undergraduate students was 72%, with a mean score of 52.7 ± 9.152. Also, nursing students had a higher level of study habits compared to physiotherapy and pharmacy Students. There was no significant relationship found between study habits and academic stress (r = −0.048, p = 0.557). There was a significant association found between study habits and gender (p = 0.021), as well the association found between stress level and course type, Pre-University Course percentage, and first-year percentage (p = 0.044, 0.04, and 0.044 respectively). Conclusion Academic stress and poor study habits are prevalent among undergraduate students. This indicates strategies need to be formed to enhance healthy study habits and alleviate the academic stress of the students, mainly in professional courses; it is an urgent need.

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