scholarly journals The Role of Co-curricular Activities in Leadership Skills' Development among University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 38-52
Author(s):  
Nisar Yousaf Zada ◽  
Dr. Alamzeb
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Equal Importance ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Test Of Significance ◽  
The University

Education aims at the balanced personality growth of individuals and offers both curricular and co-curricular activities to realize this goal. Talking about the importance of co-curricular activities in mind, the study investigated the function of co-curricular activities in leadership skills' growth among university students. The research aimed to figure out co-curricular activities among university students, examine the connection between co-curricular activities and students' leadership skills' growth, and establish techniques for co-curricular activities at the university levels. The sample of the research was all 4523 undergraduate students from 06 faculties of the University of Swat. The researchers randomly selected 60 participants for the analysis, created a questionnaire, and validated it by piloting data collection. The data were obtained with self-administered questionnaires and evaluated with frequencies, percentages, and Chi-square test of significance. The study established the strategies of giving equal importance to co-curricular activities, motivation of students for involvement in co-curricular activities, proper scheduling for co-curricular activities, allocation of sufficient financial resources, provision of playgrounds, gymnasiums for arranging indoor, outdoor games and literary activities, and reinforcement of students' contribution in co-curricular activities with a distribution of prizes.  

Science and Technology in Undergraduate Students' Worldview, Shaped by Globalization: The Chilean Case

2008 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristian Parker
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Traditional Values ◽  
Main Approach ◽  
Constructivist Perspective ◽  
The University ◽  
Recent National Survey

AbstractThere may exist among the university students a true motivation toward science and technology, as these symbolize progress. On the contrary, their attachment to religious values does not discourage their motivation for science and technology. Their critical appreciation of the role of science and technology is related mostly to the ethical and ecological judgments and not to traditional values. The globalization process increasingly shapes this worldview of students. The main approach of this paper comes from a constructivist perspective of science and technology. The empirical data are based on a recent national survey conducted among a sample of students drawn from 25 main Chilean universities.

scholarly journals Internet Connectivity and Accessibility in University Libraries: A Study of Access, Use and Problems among Faculty of Natural Sciences Students, University of Jos, Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Abubakar ◽  
Rhoda Diyoshak
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Natural Sciences ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Internet Connectivity ◽  
Life Long Learning ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
The University

Abstract Objective – This study has the objective of establishing whether the undergraduate students of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos, have access to and use Internet facilities in the University library. Methods – A survey research design was adopted for this study and questionnaires were used in gathering data. Statistical methods used in the analysis include percentages, frequencies, and Chi-Square test for measuring the association of library visit and use of the Internet. Results – The analysis of the data and findings indicated that there is Internet connectivity in the library. The findings also revealed that few students (15.5%) use the computer and the Internet on a daily basis. The problems of slow Internet connection at peak periods and unsteady power supply were clearly identified. Furthermore, the analysis revealed that there is no association between the students’ library visits and their use of the Internet for most academic purposes, except for downloading articles. Conclusion – The presence of Internet connectivity in the library, does not translate to meaningful academic behaviour among the students. Therefore, sensitising and training of the students on Internet usage were recommended for better academic performance and life-long learning.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Role of the Midwife in Increasing Exclusive Breast Milk at UPT Puskesmas Mare

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 44-51
Author(s):  
Sulfianti Sulfianti ◽  
Hasliana Haslan
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Community Health Center ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The University

The kind of research that was utilized in this study was an analytical questionnaire. In this study, a cross-sectional design was employed to collect data. Sixty-six individuals were included in the samples that fulfilled the requirements. The findings revealed that 1) the midwife's attitude toward promoting exclusive breastfeeding at the UPT Puskesmas (Community Health Center) Mare had no impact on the outcomes of the study. The results of the chi square test revealed that the p-value was 0,089, indicating that the hypothesis was correct (0,05). There is an association between midwife assistance and an increase in exclusive breastfeeding at the University of Puskesmas Mare, according to the findings of the chi square test (p-value =0,007 for exclusive breastfeeding at the UPT Puskesmas Mare) (0,05). The rise in exclusive breastfeeding at the UPT Puskesmas Mare may be attributed to the midwifery program, according to the findings. The results of the chi square test reveal that the p-value is 0,0002, which indicates a significant difference (0,05). 4) Midwife assistance had a 12,7-fold higher impact on the rise in exclusive breastfeeding, with a p-value of 0.028 0.05 for the effect of midwife support. The midwife program, on the other hand, had a moderate impact on the rise in exclusive breastfeeding, with a p-value of 0,038 0.05 and a moderate effect of 11,1 times on the increase in exclusive breastfeeding.

scholarly journals Survey on the awareness of using painkillers among the University students of Bangladesh

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (7) ◽  
pp. 171-175
Author(s):  
Mahmuda Naheed ◽  
Naimul Alam Patwary ◽  
M Azad Uddin ◽  
Saiful Alam
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Pharmaceutical Journal ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The University

The aim of the study was to determine the Awareness of using Painkillers among the University Students of Bangladesh. The main objective of this survey was to determine the percentage of young adults using painkillers without prescription. The survey carried out among 300 students of different public and private universities. Data were collected using structured questionnaires containing 5 questions related to the students’ demographics and 15 questions related to the awareness of using painkillers. Descriptive statistics, factor analysis and Chi square test were used for data analysis. A total of 300 questionnaires were completed and collected. Both male and female students studying in different public and private universities completed questionnaires distributed.  The most important finding was 69% students are unaware about taking painkillers. The study concluded that the university students are not conscious about using painkiller. A big percentage of students use painkiller without physician’s prescription.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/icpj.v1i7.10811International Current Pharmaceutical Journal 2012, 1(7): 171-175 

scholarly journals Coping Strategies for Four Factors of Stress Among UiTM Jasin Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-101
Author(s):  
Nur Syuhada Muhammat Pazil ◽  
Norwaziah Mahmud ◽  
Siti Hafawati Jamaluddin
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Effects Of Stress ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship

University students often face different kinds of stress such as problems with studies, family, friends and financial. This predisposes them to anxiety, sadness, anger and depression. To overcome their stress, students use different types of coping strategies. This study aims to investigate the stress level and the coping strategies by the university students and also to identify the relationship between the effects of stress based on their gender. The data in this study are primary data that were collected through direct questionnaire. Descriptive analysis and chi-square test were used to analyse the data. The result of this study indicates that a majority of the students have moderate level of stress. Many of the students become sad when they are in stress. In order to reduce the stress, most of the students sleep, followed by listening to music. The chi-square test shows no relationship between the effects of stress among female and male students.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Level of Financial Literacy among South African Undergraduate Students

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 242-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel K. Oseifuah
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
South African ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Bank Loans ◽  
Accounting Students ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The University

The purpose of the study was twofold: to examine the relationship between financial literacy and demographic and other socioeconomic factors of a sample of undergraduate students; and to evaluate how undergraduate students’ financial knowledge correlate with their attitude and behavior towards personal finance issues. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data and logistic regression and Chi-Square statistical procedures were employed to analyse the data using the Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) software. Overall, this pilot study reveals that Bachelor of Commerce(Accounting) students at the University of Venda are not as financially literate as expected, confirming the findings of similar studies conducted on South African university students (Kotzè and Smidt, 2008). There is therefore the necessity to review the academic curriculum in the Bachelor of Commerce programme to include money management course. Furthermore, with more South African university students likely to depend on bank loans to finance their education, it is recommended that financial literacy be made a compulsory course in all undergraduate programmes in South African universities.

Suicid among Japanese university students-from the results of a 21-year survey

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 1651-1651
Author(s):  
C. Uchida
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Suicide Rate ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
High Risk Group ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Academic Year

More than 30,000 suicides a year have occurred continuously in Japan. Suicide among university students has been a top priority for those engaged in mental health in universities. In this study, I clarified the characteristics of university students’ suicide and identified risk groups through the 21 years’ survey. I also aimed to probe background factors to help setting up preventive measures.The subject was undergraduate students at national universities in either 4 or 6 years programs, and the data were annually collected by means of a questionnaire from universities. The survey results of the 21 years from 1985 to 2005 were gathered, and I statistically analyzed the longitudinal changes in the suicide rate over this time period and the correlation between the suicide rates and sex, major, academic year, psychiatric disorders, the methods of suicide, etc. using the chi-square test and residual analysis. Altogether 735,496 students were surveyed, and 987 among them had committed suicide. Since 1996, the suicide rate has been the top cause of death. Holdover students, among whom we often find withdrawing students so-called “Hikikomori”, were a high-risk group for suicide as well as male medical students, male arts students and male dentistry students. More than eighty percent of the students who committed suicide had not been to university health centers or diagnosed by psychiatrists. For the method of suicide, hanging and taking a death-leap were frequently seen among them.A clue to prevent suicide among university students was found from these results.

scholarly journals Food Waste and Disposal Behaviour among University Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 166
Author(s):  
Soo-Cheng Chuah ◽  
JS Keshminder Singh
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Food Waste ◽  
T Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Food Planning ◽  
The University ◽  
Disposal Behavior

Food waste is a crucial and persistent issue globally. The household food waste phenomenon in Malaysia has emerged as increasingly serious with the rapid rise in its generation by domestic households. This study explored youth behaviour toward food waste and its disposal behaviour among the university students of Faculty Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam Campus. Factor analysis was applied to identify the underlying factors of food waste and disposal behaviour, while the independent t-test served to examine gender differences regarding the factors. In particular, Pearson’s Chi-square Test of Independence was applied to examine the association between gender and food waste, food planning, and food recycling behaviors. To this end, a self-administrated questionnaire was used to collect data based on the convenience sampling method in which a sample size of 111 respondents were engaged with. Factor analysis successfully identified three factors as a result, namely food disposal, knowledge of food waste, and involvement in preventing food waste. The independent t-test also revealed significant gender differences among the students on food disposal behavior, whereas no significant gender differences were found with the actors of knowledge of food waste and involvement in preventing food waste. Additionally, there was no association between gender and food recycling, food planning, and food waster behaviours, respectively. As such, these findings can increase student participation and commitment to reducing food waste as it is fast becoming an issue for all.

scholarly journals The Impact of the University in Increasing the Book Reading on Students: Case Study Soran University

SIASAT ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 51-58
Author(s):  
Şakir İşleyen ◽  
Amir Khaleel Hassoo
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Book Reading ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Good Communication ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

Reading is perusing through texts to understand concepts. In the event that you battle to centre, reading can improve your attention span. Books with better structures encourage us to think in sequence the more we read, the more our brains are able to link cause and effect. The main aim of this study is to investigate the effective factors that the role of the university in reading books. The sample of the study includes all the students at Soran University. The focused on populace size for the investigation is 400 understudies who chose haphazardly. The acquired information were broke down with the SPSS program by using methods containing descriptive statistics, Chi-square test. The results indicated some factors such as good communication between reading a book and students, offering university and professional development courses with a variety of skills for students, The research includes “Individual Reasons”, “age group”, “Perusing material during recreation time”, “Department”,  play a significant role in reading book students in the university.

scholarly journals Comparison of physical activity and sedentary behavior levels in secondary and university students

Rev Rene ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. e71433
Author(s):  
Natalie Naidoo ◽  
Oladapo Michael Olagbegi ◽  
Thayananthee Nadasan ◽  
Joshua Oluwafisayo Afolabi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Global Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Chi Square Test

Objective: to compare physical activity and sedentary behavior in university students and secondary students. Methods: the cross-sectional study involved 202 selected secondary students and 171 university students. The Global Physical Activity Questionnaire was administered to the respondents. Percentages, chi-square test, Mann Whitney U test and linear regression were used for data analysis. Results: about 63% and 32% of secondary and university students, respectively, reported high levels of physical activity, while 84.7% and 71.9% of secondary and undergraduate students, respectively, met guidelines for sedentary behavior. The secondary students had significantly higher scores than the university students in vigorous (p=0.004), moderate (p<0.001), and total physical activity (p<0.001). The observed difference was more prominent among females. Conclusion: secondary students had higher scores of physical activity and spent less time in sedentary behavior.

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