A CORRELATIONAL STUDY BETWEEN LEARNERS’ SATISFACTIONS WITH OFFLINE CLASS AND ENGLISH SELF-EFFICACY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Studies described that satisfaction and self-efficacy were mentioned as the utmost influencers in students’ academic performance. By saying that, the study was carried out to expose the level of satisfaction with offline class and English self-efficacy of the students, and to find out is there any correlation between those two-mentioned variables. Through random sample sampling technique, 32 senior high schools students located in local area, Bitung city, were gathered as a sample for this study. Two questionnaire were adapted, first from Asakereh & Dehghannezhad (2015) a questionnaire for satisfaction scale, and second from Sağlam & Arslan (2018) a questionnaire for English self-efficacy. The outcomes revealed that students’ level of satisfaction with offline class and English self-efficacy was at average level. Moreover, a significant negative correlation was revealed between students’ satisfaction with offline class and English self-efficacy. Finally, the study ends with recommendation also suggestion which required to be considered.

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Physiotherapy Students Satisfaction on Clinical Learning Environment and Supervision at University of Ghana

Journal of Preventive and Rehabilitative Medicine ◽

10.21617/jprm2020.216 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 32-39

Author(s):

Gifty Nyante ◽

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Emmanuel Asare ◽

Jonathan Quartey ◽

Samuel Koranteng Kwakye ◽

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Keyword(s):

Learning Environment ◽

Clinical Supervision ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Clinical Learning ◽

Clinical Learning Environment ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Level Of Satisfaction ◽

University Of Ghana ◽

Students Satisfaction ◽

Physiotherapy Students

Background:Clinical education is an important and distinct part of health profession education in which students learn to consolidate theory into practice with the aim of gaining clinical competence and enhancing professional knowledge. Clinical knowledge and skills can be achieved through a conducive clinical learning environment with effective supervision. We aimedto determine physiotherapy students’ satisfaction on their clinical learning environment and supervision.Methodology:A cross-sectional study, which involved 85 physiotherapy students recruited with the convenience sampling technique from the Department of physiotherapy, University of Ghana who visited four accredited clinical sites. Participants who consented, completed an adapted Clinical Learning Environment, Supervision and Nurse Teacher Evaluation Scale. Data collected was analysed using SPSS (version 20.0). Pearson’s Chi-square was used to test for association between variables.Results:Almost all 80 (94.1%) participants were satisfied with the clinical learning environment only, while more than half 52 (61.2%) had average level of satisfaction with the clinical learning environment and supervision. Majority 60 (80%) of participants had a high level of satisfaction with supervision only. The association between the participants’ satisfaction on the clinical learning environment and supervision was statistically significant (P < 0.001).Conclusion:Physiotherapy students are generally satisfied with their clinical learning environment and supervision. Periodic assessment of physiotherapy students’ satisfaction with clinical learning environment and supervision may be carried out in order to improve clinical leaning. Keywords: clinical education,clinical learning environment, clinical supervision, clinical supervisor, students’ satisfaction.

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Correlation between Infantile Colic and Maternal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, Breastfeeding Success and Breast Milk Amount

Journal of Tropical Pediatrics ◽

10.1093/tropej/fmy054 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 65 (4) ◽

pp. 321-327 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Songül Aktaş ◽

Dilek Küçük Alemdar

Keyword(s):

Breast Milk ◽

Correlation Analysis ◽

Negative Correlation ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Significant Negative Correlation ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Outpatient Clinics ◽

Infantile Colic ◽

Paediatric Outpatient ◽

Interaction Problem

Abstract Aim The study was conducted to determine the correlation between infantile colic and maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy, breastfeeding success and breast milk amount. Materials and methods This descriptive study included 154 mothers, with infants of age between 3 weeks and 6 months who were diagnosed with infantile colic and who were admitted to the paediatric outpatient clinics of a hospital located in northern Turkey. Result A negative correlation was found between ‘parent–infant interaction + problem infant’ and ‘immature gastrointestinal system’ subscales of the Infantile Colic Scale (ICS) and the total mean scores of mothers on the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale. In addition, correlation analysis showed a statistically significant negative correlation between mean scores of mothers in breastfeeding success and subscale and total mean scores of ICS. Conclusion The breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding success is low in mothers of infants with infantile colic.

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Aquatic hyphomycete spora in 10 streams of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia

Canadian Journal of Botany ◽

10.1139/b87-011 ◽

1987 ◽

Vol 65 (1) ◽

pp. 76-79 ◽

Cited By ~ 41

Author(s):

Felix Bärlocher

Keyword(s):

Nova Scotia ◽

New Brunswick ◽

Negative Correlation ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Significant Negative Correlation ◽

Fungal Species ◽

Aquatic Hyphomycetes ◽

Species Number ◽

Chemical Parameters ◽

Rapid Loss

Aquatic hyphomycete communities of 10 soft-water streams in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were investigated with a foam sampling technique. The number of identifiable species varied between 26 and 42. Alkalinity, conductance, pH, and content of Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+, and K+ were measured in all streams. No significant correlation was found between number of fungal species and any of the chemical parameters. Combining the data with those of an earlier study revealed a significant, negative correlation between species number of a stream and its pH. The number of aquatic hyphomycetes appears to decline slowly, if at all, between 5 and 7. This is followed by a more rapid loss at values above 7.

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The Influence of Social Presence on Students’ Satisfaction toward Online Course

Open Praxis ◽

10.5944/openpraxis.12.4.1141 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (4) ◽

pp. 485

Author(s):

M. Khalid M. Nasir

Keyword(s):

Social Presence ◽

Online Survey ◽

Private University ◽

Vital Role ◽

Online Discussions ◽

Satisfaction Scale ◽

Level Of Satisfaction ◽

High Level ◽

Online Conversation ◽

Students Satisfaction

Students’ satisfaction plays a vital role in ensuring effective online learning. This study investigated the association between social presence and students’ satisfaction toward online discussions in Learning Management System (LMS) platform conducted at a private university in Malaysia. Both correlation and two-step hierarchical linear regression were performed to analyze the online survey data. The instruments used to measure the summated scores of social presence and satisfaction were Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework and satisfaction scale, respectively. The results revealed that the correlation between both variables was significantly positive. Students who declared relatively high level of satisfaction were more likely to report high level of interaction with their peers in online conversation and high level of social presence. Essentially, social presence seemed to contribute the most in predicting the level of course satisfaction amongst the students.

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Hubungan Penggunaan Sumber Informasi Kampanye Dan Partisipasi Politik Pada Kasus Pilpres 2014 Di Kecamatan Cibinong Bogor

Jurnal Komunikasi Pembangunan ◽

10.46937/13201513779 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Layung Paramesti Martha ◽

Amiruddin Saleh ◽

Parlaungan Adil Rangkuti

Keyword(s):

Political Participation ◽

Negative Correlation ◽

Rank Correlation ◽

Information Use ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Significant Negative Correlation ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

Sources Of Information ◽

Political Campaign ◽

Source Of Information

Indonesian presidential election campaigns had been held by the candidates and the campaign team respectively from June, 4th-July, 5th 2014. This study was aimed to know the extent of utilization of communication channels both mass media and social media (new media) as source of information, compared with interpersonal communication channel, and how the level of utilization of the information sources by voters during the political campaign influenced the level of political participation in Cibinong. This study had been conducted in September-Oktober 2014 at Sub-District of Cibinong, Bogor Regency. A number of 200 people were chosen as respondents by using purposive sampling technique. The collected data were analyzed with Spearman’s Rank correlation test. Results showed that political participation in the engagement of campaigns as well as the surveillance were poor, while the participation in voting was quite good. In the variable of demographic characteristics, a negative significant correlation was found between political affiliation and the campaign engagement and so between the birthplace and voting engagement. On the contrary, the variable of age, income, and education had no correlation with all dimensions of the campaigns engagement. All dimensions of demographic characteristics including sex, birthplace, and environment had a significant negative correlation with political participation. The indicator of sex and birthplace had a significant negative correlation with the amount of source of information use. The in dicator of birthplace also had a significant negative correlation with the frequent of accessing campaign sources of information. The utilization of campaign sources of information had a significant positive correlation with political participation in the dimension of the engagement in the campaign, voting, and surveillance for the election. Keywords: Political participation, source of information use, political campaign

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Relationship Among Emotional Intelligence and/or Extrovert Bias on Perceived Stress Levels in DPT Students

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice ◽

10.46743/1540-580x/2021.1991 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Scott Richardson ◽

Jordan Auvinen ◽

Brennan Bonnett ◽

Lucas Takeuchi ◽

Erin Thompson

Keyword(s):

Emotional Intelligence ◽

Academic Performance ◽

Academic Success ◽

Perceived Stress ◽

Negative Correlation ◽

Significant Negative Correlation ◽

Spearman Correlation ◽

Convenience Sample ◽

Wide Range ◽

Stress Levels

Purpose/Hypothesis: Students in graduate level DPT programs function at varying levels. Some students thrive and others struggle to maintain required minimum levels of academic performance. When considering admission of applicants, and when assisting enrolled students, consideration of factors contributing to academic success is of interest. Stress has been shown to be prevalent in a wide range of students and has many negative effects including poor life satisfaction, increased clinical burnout, and reduced academic performance. Research has shown a correlation between higher emotional intelligence (EI) and decreased stress levels in medical, nursing, and undergraduate students. The purpose of this study was to examine if emotional intelligence (EI) and/or extrovert bias correlates with perceived stress levels in Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students. It was hypothesized that students with higher emotional intelligence and more extroverted personalities would experience lower levels of perceived stress. Participants: After providing consent, a convenience sample of 60 first and second year DPT students (33 female) with age range 23 to 38 participated in the current study. Participation was voluntary and 60 of a possible 72 students chose to participate. Materials/Methods: After obtaining informed consent, participants completed Goldberg’s IPIP-Neo questionnaire (extraversion), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Assessing Emotions Scale (emotional intelligence). Each of these tools have demonstrated validity and reliability for the respective areas measured. Surveys were administered to students and results were analyzed for possible relationships between extraversion and stress levels as well as EI and stress levels using a Spearman Correlation test. Results: Spearman Correlation analyses were conducted with a significant negative correlation between EI and perceived stress rs = -0.291, p= 0.026 and a non-significant negative correlation between extraversion and perceived stress rs = -1.36, p= 0.305. Discussion: In the current sample, EI had a significant negative relationship with perceived stress levels, with higher EI scores correlating to lower levels of stress. The relationship between extraversion and perceived stress was non-significant. Clinical Relevance: Doctorate level graduate programs can be considered intense and very stressful. Admission of qualified students equipped to meet the demands of a DPT program has great importance. Establishing a correlation between EI, introversion/extraversion bias, and stress may help DPT programs further assess prospective students. Consideration of factors correlated with higher perceived stress may be useful when providing resources to admitted students to facilitate academic success.

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Service Quality Provided by Colleges in Chitwan and Its Impact on Student Satisfaction

Nepalese Journal of Management Research ◽

10.3126/njmgtres.v1i0.37316 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 ◽

pp. 15-21

Author(s):

Shiva Prasad Poudel

Keyword(s):

Service Quality ◽

Student Satisfaction ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Level Of Satisfaction ◽

Quality Dimensions ◽

Service Quality Dimensions ◽

The Relationship ◽

Students Satisfaction

This study attempts to examine the relationship between service quality dimensions (tangibility, reliability, responsiveness, assurance and empathy) and students’ satisfaction. Furthermore, this study is also examining critical factors in service quality dimensions (tangibility, responsiveness, reliability, assurance and empathy) that contribute most to the satisfaction of the students. The study employed both purposive and stratified sampling technique by using a set of questionnaires that was distributed to 120 college students in three of the colleges (Balkumari College, Saptagandaki Campus and Birendra Multiple Campus) in Chitwan. However the study found that there is a positive significant relationship between service quality dimensions and students’ satisfaction. The study also found that Empathy has significant relationship with student’s satisfaction in the students’ perception of service quality rendered by their colleges. Finally the study concludes that assessing level of satisfaction and continuous improvements of the quality of services that colleges provide to their students will help management and other staff of these colleges to reach organizational success.

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The Influence of Social Network Use on Students' Academic Performance

مجلة جامعة فلسطين التقنية للأبحاث ◽

10.53671/pturj.v8i2.120 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 112-130

Author(s):

Rania Abdalla ◽

Abeer Qashou

Keyword(s):

Academic Performance ◽

Social Network ◽

University Students ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Social Network Sites ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Positive Influence ◽

Stratified Sampling ◽

The Impact ◽

Computer Self Efficacy

Social Network Sites (SNSs) are widely used by university students these days. The underlying reasons behind this use vary between academic and nonacademic purposes. The question is whether this use influences the students' academic performance or not. The aim of this study is to answer this question by examining the impact of five potential variables on the use of SNS, and the influence of this usage on the students' academic performance at Palestine Technical University- Kadoorie (PTUK). Five variables are included: the gender, age, faculty, duration of use, and computer self-efficacy. Stratified sampling technique was used to gather the required data, 369 valid survey items were retrieved and analyzed using SPSS 20.0. The findings revealed that among the five variables, only students' faculty and computer self-efficacy have positive influence on SNS use, and SNS use has positive influence on students' academic performance. The researchers recommend that PTUK should adopt strategies that direct students' use of SNS in beneficial ways

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Role of Emotional Maturity on Stress among Undergraduate Students

International Journal of Indian Psychology ◽

10.25215/0202.025 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Masaud Ansari

Keyword(s):

Linear Regression ◽

Data Collection ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Negative Correlation ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Significant Negative Correlation ◽

Simple Linear Regression ◽

Emotional Maturity ◽

Age Range

An attempt was made to study impact of Emotional Maturity on Stress among Undergraduate students. The sample of the study was selected by using the purposive sampling technique. The sample consisted of 150; participant’s age range was 18 to 20 years. Emotional Maturity Scale constructed by Yashvir Singh and Mahesh Bhargava (2005) and Stress questionnaire developed by Latha and Satish (1997), was used for data collection. The Simple Linear Regression was used to determine the Correlation as well as Coefficient between Emotional Maturity and Stress among undergraduate students. The findings of the study revealed that a significant impact of Emotional Maturity was found on Stress among undergraduate students. There was also found significant negative correlation between Emotional Maturity and Stress. The result revealed that, when emotional maturity increases stress decreases and when emotional maturity decreases stress increases.

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