scholarly journals An Examination of the Relationship between Self-Compassion and Positive Mental Health of Undergraduate Students of Royal University of Bhutan

2021 ◽  
pp. 22-35
Author(s):  
Kalpak Chaudhuri ◽  
. Dawala ◽  
Sonam Dema ◽  
Sonam Wangmo ◽  
Khem Prasad Gautam
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Positive Mental Health ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Common Humanity ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Relationship

Aims: The study examined the relationship between self-compassion and positive mental health of undergraduate students of the Royal University of Bhutan. Study Design:  It was a correlational study. Place and Duration of Study: The sample consisted of students of Gedu College of Business Studies, College of Science and Technology, Samtse College, Norbuling Rigter College, Royal Thimphu College, Paro College of Education, College of Language and Cultural Studies, Sherubtse College, in Bhutan, between July 2020 and June 2021. Methodology: Participants were 321 undergraduate students (184 female, 137 male), between 17 and 40 years of age. To assess self-compassion and positive mental health they completed a questionnaire that consisted of the Self-Compassion Scale–Short Form (SCS-SF) and the Mental Health Continuum–Short Form (MHC-SF). Results: There was not a significant difference in overall mental health scores between the male students (M = 2.560, SD = 1.325) and the female students (M = 2.339, SD = 1.254); t(319) = -1.525, p = .128. Among the students surveyed, 24.6 percent were flourishing, 42.1 percent were moderately mentally healthy, and 33.3 percent were languishing. The percentage of female students (35.3) languishing was higher compared to male students (30.7). The participants had a moderate level of self-compassion (M = 3.034, SD = 0.403). The male students (M = 3.092, SD = 0.415) were significantly more self-compassionate than the females (M = 2.991, SD = 0.389); t(319) = -2.230, p = .026. Self-compassion was significantly positively correlated with the positive mental health of the students (r = .337, p < .001). Self-kindness (r = .298, p < .001), mindfulness (r = .278, p < .001), common humanity (r = .240, p < .001), self-judgment (r = .126, p = .024), and isolation (r = .119, p = .033) components of self-compassion were found to be significantly positively correlated to positive mental health. Over-identification had a non-significant weak correlation with positive mental health (r = 0.09). According to regression results, mindfulness (β = .18, p = .017), self-kindness (β = .17, p = .023), and self-judgment (β = .15, p = .006) significantly positively predicted positive mental health. The regressor, mindfulness, had the highest correlation with positive mental health. Self-compassion has explained 11.1 percent of the variance in positive mental health, F (3, 317) = 14.385, p < .001. Conclusion: Enhancing mindfulness is a promising positive intervention to improve positive mental health and reduce the risk of mental illness of the students in the future.

scholarly journals Locus of Control and Machiavellianism: A Study on College Undergraduates

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Swati Singh ◽  
Rita ◽  
Kanika Suri
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Psychological Research ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Dark Triad ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Relationship

In recent decades, the relationship between Machiavellianism and Locus of Control has received increasing attention in psychological research. Machiavellianism, which is one of the key traits of the dark triad, offers a keen interest in the study of self-identity traits of a person. The objective of the present study is to examine the Locus of Control and the Machiavellianism trait among 100 undergraduate students (18-21 yrs). Subjects consisted of 50 male and 50 female students of HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar (Uttarakhand). Locus of Control was assessed using Rotter’s Locus of Control Scale (Dr. N. Hasain & Dr. D. D. Joshi, 1992), and Machiavellianism was assessed using A Scale of Machiavellianism (Mach IV) by Dr. S. N. Rai & Dr. Manjula Gupta. Pearsonian correlation analysis of the variables (Locus of Control and Machiavellianism) on subjects’ scores revealed a negative correlation. No significant difference was found across the genders. Mean scores indicated the male students to be slightly higher on the Machiavellianism trait, and female students showed a higher mean score on Locus of Control indicating an internal Locus of Control.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Classroom type (Single-Sex or Mixed-Sex) and the Academic Achievements in Mathematics among Students belonging to the National-Religious Society in Israel

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (22) ◽  
pp. 31-42
Author(s):  
Ezri Skital ◽  
Laurenţiu-Gabriel Ţîru
Keyword(s):  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Religious Schools ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Single Sex ◽  
Demographic Questionnaire ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Achievements In Mathematics

Abstract Many studies have indicated that single-sex classrooms promote female students’ self-confidence and achievement in various professions, including professions where their rate of employment is low, such as mathematics and other exact sciences. The purpose of the present study is to examine the relationship between single-sex classrooms and math achievements among both female and male students. The study population included 608 students learning in the fifth-ninth grades, who attended state-religious schools in the southern region of Israel and came from families who had similar socioeconomic status. The students answered a short demographic questionnaire and their math teacher filled out each student’s score achieved in the regional math summative assessment. The findings showed no relationship between classroom type and boys’ achievement in mathematics, while a significant relationship was found between learning in single-sex classroom and higher math achievements among girls in elementary school. In middle school, however, no significant difference was found.

scholarly journals Language Learning Strategies and Students’ Performance in ESL Classrooms

2018 ◽  
Vol III (I) ◽  
pp. 17-38
Author(s):  
Arshad Ali Khan ◽  
Sayyed Rashid Ali Shah ◽  
Hussain Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Private University ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Language Learning Strategies ◽  
Language Performance ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Performance

This study investigates the relation of language learning strategies, memory, cognitive, compensation, metacognitive, social and affective strategy with the language performance of undergraduate students in ESL classroom. Data from the sample of 97 male and 63 female learners in a private university was collected through Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) by Oxford (1990), which is based on 50 items on the pattern of five-point Likert scale. Students’ GPA scores were collected for the relevant course in order to examine language performance. For descriptive and inferential statistics, the data have been analyzed through SPSS 15.0. The results showed a significant difference between used language strategy and performance. The cognitive and memory strategies were more significant while social and affective strategies were least significant. The study also revealed that female students used strategies more than male students, however gender did not play any significant role in language performance.

scholarly journals THE INFLUENCE OF TECHNOLOGY AS A MEDIATOR ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STUDENTS ANXIETY AND ENGAGEMENT

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 893-901
Author(s):  
Tariq Mehmood Bhuttah ◽  
Naeem Ullah ◽  
Naseer Ahmad Shahid ◽  
Samina Sarwat
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Academic Engagement ◽  
Technical Assistance ◽  
Female Students ◽  
School Level ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Integration Of Technology ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
The Relationship

The Purpose of the study: This study investigated the relationship between students' anxiety and students’ engagement towards science in the presence of technology as a mediator. Methodology: For this research, data were collected personally through three different questionnaires for Students’ Academic Engagement, Anxiety towards Science, and Technology Attitude for Learning from the science students of 9th and 10th class at the secondary level. A total of 420 boys and girls participated in the study. The mediating analysis was performed in the Spss21 extension of Preacher and Hayes is used to analyse the data. Main Findings: Findings showed that technology attitude for learning significantly mediates the relationship between anxiety towards science and students’ academic engagement. The levels of students’ academic engagement and technology attitude for learning are higher in male students as compared to female students, whereas anxiety towards science is higher in female students. Similarly, the level of anxiety towards science is significantly higher in 10th class students as compared to students of class 9th. There is no significant difference in academic engagement and technology attitude for learning between 9th and 10th class students. Application of the study: The previous literature has shown the significant negative effect of anxiety on student engagement. While the present research exposed that technology significantly mediates the relationship between anxiety and engagement. It is concluded that technical assistance for science subjects can reduce anxiety and enhance student engagement towards science. Novelty/originality of the study: The integration of technology in the educational settings at the school level is not only crucial for students’ better academic performance, but also it can assist the teacher by introducing new innovative ways of teaching.

Exploring Gender Differences in Attitudes Toward Software Piracy Among Undergraduate Students in a Developing Country

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Acilar ◽  
Muzaffer Aydemir
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Male Student ◽  
Study Finding ◽  
Software Piracy ◽  
Public University ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
The Relationship

This study explores the relationship between gender of undergraduate students and their attitudes towards software piracy. Research data was obtained by surveying the undergraduate students of a business administration department at a public university in Turkey. Independent samples t-test was used for comparisons between male and female students’ attitudes toward software piracy. It was found that female students find software piracy less acceptable than male students do. The study finding is consistent with previous studies that reported female student participants are significantly more ethical than male student participants in terms of software piracy.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Interpersonal Approaches of Thesis Supervisors and Graduate Student Satisfaction

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
Dalal M. Aldosari ◽  
Ali S. Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Mixed Method Study ◽  
Collaborative Approach ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this explanatory mixed method study is to describe students’ perceptions of the thesis supervision approaches used, their satisfaction with these approaches, and whether their satisfaction differed based on students’ gender, degree sought, and concentration. The study comprised two parts. First, a questionnaire was distributed to all graduate students who had written a thesis/dissertation during 2015-2017 (N=213) at one of the universities in the United Arab Emirates. Second, a group of students from among those mentioned above (N=16) were interviewed. The study revealed that the most commonly used approach by the supervisors was the collaborative interpersonal approach and the least used one was the directive informational approach. There was no significant difference according to the degree sought and concentration. However, when it came to gender, female students believed that the supervisors had used the collaborative approach more than the male students. Overall, graduate students were satisfied with their supervisors’ approaches, while some were highly satisfied. The findings indicated a pattern where the more collaborative the supervisor was, the more satisfied the student became and the more the supervisor used the non-directive interpersonal approach, the less satisfied the students became. The study recommends that faculty supervisors attend to the various needs and preferences of their students and be ready to shift away from their preferred approach to suit the diverse needs and abilities of their students.

scholarly journals Effects of Shinrin-Yoku Retreat on Mental Health: A Pilot Study in Fukushima, Japan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasuhiro Kotera ◽  
Dean Fido
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Common Humanity ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
The Mean

Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) is a cost-effective healing practice, and has attracted the interest of scientists. Recently, its effects on mental health has been increasingly reported. Japanese university students suffer from high rates of mental health problems, and the number of suicides remain high, despite the total number of suicides in Japan has been decreasing. Effective mental health approaches are sought after for Japanese students, however healthful treatment has not been identified to date. Accordingly, this pre-post pilot study evaluated the levels of mental wellbeing, self-compassion, and loneliness among 25 Japanese undergraduate students who participated in a three-day shinrin-yoku retreat in Fukushima, before, straight after and two weeks after the retreat. The mean scores of mental wellbeing increased significantly from pre-retreat to post-retreat; self-compassion and common humanity increased significantly from pre-retreat to follow-up; and mindfulness increased significantly from pre-retreat to post-retreat, and from pre-retreat to follow-up. The mean scores of loneliness did not make any significant changes. As self-compassion has been found strongly associated with mental health of university students, shinrin-yoku retreat should be evaluated with a larger sample and in a shorter time frame.

scholarly journals Gender Based Differences: An Overview of Mental Health

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Suhina Chatterjee
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
Status Data

The study was aimed to investigation the effect of mental health on male and female students. Mental Health Inventory was administered on 50 early adolescents (25 male and 25 female) from different schools of Ranchi. These two groups were further divided according to their socio-economic status. Data was analyzed using mean, standard deviation and‘t’ value. The findings revealed that there was significant difference between male and female students on their mental health level. Male students are more mentally healthy than female students (‘t’=7.48., P<.01). Result further revealed that socio-economic status has no significant effect on mental health.

scholarly journals Tingkat Kecemasan Matematika Siswa SMA Negeri 2 Kerinci Kelas X MIA Sebelum Menghadapi Tes Matematika Berdasarkan Gender dan Hubungannya dengan Hasil Belajar

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Irel Nofrialdi ◽  
Maison Maison ◽  
Muslim Muslim
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Anxiety Level ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
Math Test ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Gender Achievement

Abstract: This research aims to determine differences in student anxiety levels based on gender and the relationship between students' anxiety levels before facing a mathematical test with achievement and then dig deeper information about the causes of anxiety in students. This research uses a mixed method with a sequential explanatory approach. The subjects of this study were students of class X MIA Kerinci Senior High School 2 totaling 100 students. The results of the research showed that students experiencing anxiety before taking a math test as the cause of anxiety is experience, intelligence, preparation, and family. Differences in levels of anxiety based on gender indicate that there is no significant difference between the level of anxiety experienced by male and female students but male students are more anxious than female students the cause is that there have been similar thoughts and goals in terms of achievement so as to make male students neither men nor women experience significant differences in anxiety levels. There is a relationship between the level of anxiety with learning outcomes of 0.43 which is in the category enough and has a positive relationship, namely the higher the level of anxiety, the higher the student learning outcomes. Descriptions of quantitative data indicate that there is no certainty for someone who has an anxiety level will get a definite value. Keywords: Mathematical Anxiety Level, Gender, Achievement

scholarly journals The Relationship between Self-Compassion, Self-Esteem and Suicidal Ideation among a Cohort of University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Yosr M. El-Masri ◽  
Ahmed H. El-Monshed
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
University Students ◽  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Relationship

Context: Self-compassion and self-esteem are positive personality traits that save us during life imperfection, so both can play a vital role in self-regulating behaviors to decrease suicidal ideation. Aim:  Explore the relationship between self-compassion, self-esteem, and suicidal ideation among a cohort of university students. Methods: Cross-sectional research design was used. This study was conducted at Al Delta University for Science and Technology- College of Engineering and Oral and Dental Medicine, Dhakahlia Governorate, Egypt. A convenient sample of 249 undergraduate university students was recruited. Self-Administered Questionnaire, Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), The Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form (SCS-SF), and The Suicidal Behavior Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R). Results: 14% of the studied sample reported that they frequently have suicidal thoughts, while 28.12% reported that they sometimes have a suicidal attempt. Suicidal behavior was inversely and highly significantly correlated with self-esteem (P-value < 0.03), and also self-compassion was inversely and significantly related to suicidal behavior (P-value < 0.02). In contrast, self-compassion and self-esteem were positively and highly significantly correlated (P-value <0.001). Additionally, the higher mean score for having self-esteem and self-compassion was among students who had a sleep regularly (18.38±9.94 and13.8±3.10 respectively), and the students who are doing physical activities had the highest mean score (26.88±7.06 and 21.24±11.1 respectively) with statistically significant difference (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Less than half of the students had sometimes and frequently at other times thinking of suicide.  Self-esteem and self-compassion were significantly correlated, and suicidal behavior was significantly affected by students' self-esteem and self-compassion. The supportive resources through academic guidance and psychological counseling units that are staffed and supervised by psychologists, activating student extracurricular activities and sports clubs, will help enhance self-esteem and self-compassion and consequently minimize suicidal behaviors.

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