scholarly journals Online vs Offline: Experimenting the Belief in Career Exploration Methods of University Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 29-40
Author(s):  
D. K. Manodara ◽  
W. D. N. S. M. Tennakoon ◽  
W. J. A. J. M. Lasanthika
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Career Exploration ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Large Pool ◽  
Career Opportunities ◽  
Immature Group ◽  
University Undergraduates ◽  
Online Sources

The beliefs in career exploration methods varying largely between the online and the offline career exploration methods. Among large pool of career explorers, university undergraduates can be considered as one of the most intense and immature group of explorers. At the same time, it is apparent that students are exploring career opportunities through various methods. Therefore, the primary objective of this research was to find out the beliefs in online and offline exploration methods in university undergraduates and decide the most effective method for career exploration. An experimental model was developed based on Stumpf, Colarelli, & Hartman‘s “Development of the Career Exploration theory. Three treatment groups were formed by the final year university students to denote two main career exploration methods. The sample was selected by randomly assigning an equal number of participants (25). Pre and Post beliefs about each career exploration method were assessed and analyzed to conclude the most effective method. The results found that after the treatment, pre and post believes about career exploration was not been significantly changed by its method. Yet, the amount of information gathered and exploration satisfaction were high in the online method. The respondents never had any systematic or planned way when exploring via online sources. The doubt about reliability of information gathered was high in the offline method. Further, the results revealed that there was no impact of stress and satisfaction for exploration belief. Implications are invited for allocating career exploration awareness for the target group in their early career exploration stages to prepare them for successful career decision making by forward-thinking.

scholarly journals Development of a Genetics Education Workshop Curriculum for Native American College and University Students

Genetics ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 158 (3) ◽  
pp. 941-948
Author(s):  
Linda Burhansstipanov ◽  
Lynne Bemis ◽  
Mark Dignan ◽  
Frank Dukepoo
Keyword(s):  
Native American ◽  
Native Americans ◽  
University Students ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Genetic Research ◽  
Native American Students ◽  
College And University ◽  
Career Opportunities ◽  
National Human ◽  
Education Workshop

Abstract The long-term goal of Genetic Education for Native Americans (GENA), a project funded by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), is to provide a balance of scientific and cultural information about genetics and genetic research to Native Americans and thereby to improve informed decision making. The project provides culturally sensitive education about genetic research to Native American medical students and college and university students. Curriculum development included focus groups, extensive review of available curricula, and collection of information about career opportunities in genetics. Special attention was focused on genetic research to identify key concepts, instructional methods, and issues that are potentially troublesome or sensitive for Native Americans. Content on genetic research and careers in genetics was adapted from a wide variety of sources for use in the curriculum. The resulting GENA curriculum is based on 24 objectives arranged into modules customized for selected science-related conference participants. The curriculum was pretested with Native American students, medical and general university, health care professionals, and basic scientists. Implementation of the curriculum is ongoing. This article describes the development and pretesting of the genetics curriculum for the project with the expectation that the curriculum will be useful for genetics educators working in diverse settings.

Construct Validity of the Commitment to Career Choices Scale among South African University Students

1992 ◽  
Vol 70 (3) ◽  
pp. 1005-1006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Graham B. Stead ◽  
Mark B. Watson
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
South African ◽  
Career Choices ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Considerable Similarity ◽  
University Undergraduates

Factor analysis of 190 South African university undergraduates' responses to the Commitment to Career Choices Scale showed considerable similarity of factors with those in Blustein, et al.'s 1989 work and supports the construct validity of the scale. However, omission of certain items from the two dimensions is recommended.

Assuring the long-term total joint arthroplasty

2019 ◽  
Vol 101-B (1_Supple_A) ◽  
pp. 11-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Kayani ◽  
S. Konan ◽  
R. R. Thakrar ◽  
S. S. Huq ◽  
F. S. Haddad
Keyword(s):  
Acetabular Component ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Robotic Arm ◽  
Leg Length ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Treatment Techniques ◽  
Centre Of Rotation ◽  
Improved Accuracy ◽  
Hip Rotation ◽  
Safe Zones

Objectives The primary objective of this study was to compare accuracy in restoring the native centre of hip rotation in patients undergoing conventional manual total hip arthroplasty (THA) versus robotic-arm assisted THA. Secondary objectives were to determine differences between these treatment techniques for THA in achieving the planned combined offset, component inclination, component version, and leg-length correction. Materials and Methods This prospective cohort study included 50 patients undergoing conventional manual THA and 25 patients receiving robotic-arm assisted THA. Patients undergoing conventional manual THA and robotic-arm assisted THA were well matched for age (mean age, 69.4 years (sd 5.2) vs 67.5 years (sd 5.8) (p = 0.25); body mass index (27.4 kg/m2 (sd 2.1) vs 26.9 kg/m2 (sd 2.2); p = 0.39); and laterality of surgery (right = 28, left = 22 vs right = 12, left = 13; p = 0.78). All operative procedures were undertaken by a single surgeon using the posterior approach. Two independent blinded observers recorded all radiological outcomes of interest using plain radiographs. Results The correlation coefficient was 0.92 (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.88 to 0.95) for intraobserver agreement and 0.88 (95% CI 0.82 to 0.94) for interobserver agreement in all study outcomes. Robotic THA was associated with improved accuracy in restoring the native horizontal (p < 0.001) and vertical (p < 0.001) centres of rotation, and improved preservation of the patient’s native combined offset (p < 0.001) compared with conventional THA. Robotic THA improved accuracy in positioning of the acetabular component within the combined safe zones of inclination and anteversion described by Lewinnek et al (p = 0.02) and Callanan et al (p = 0.01) compared with conventional THA. There was no difference between the two treatment groups in achieving the planned leg-length correction (p = 0.10). Conclusion Robotic-arm assisted THA was associated with improved accuracy in restoring the native centre of rotation, better preservation of the combined offset, and more precise acetabular component positioning within the safe zones of inclination and anteversion compared with conventional manual THA.

Students' Perception of Visual Testing

1977 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 744-746
Author(s):  
Jerome Tanner ◽  
Francis M. Dwyer
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Visual Test ◽  
Criterion Measure ◽  
Personal Preference ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Student Preference ◽  
Choice Criterion ◽  
Visual Testing ◽  
Paper Format

To assess students' perceptions toward visual testing 152 university students were randomly assigned to one of seven treatment groups. Each student received a 50-item multiple-choice criterion measure and a Student Preference Questionnaire within a 5-wk. period. Students preferred to be evaluated via the conventional unpaced pencil-paper format. Regardless of their personal preference for the printed over the examiner-paced slide format, students achieved as well on the visual test as on the printed one.

Gender differences in young adults’ inclination to sacrifice career opportunities in the future for family reasons: comparative study with university students from Nairobi, Madrid, and Reykjavik

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 457-482 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Andrés Fernández-Cornejo ◽  
Lorenzo Escot ◽  
Jane Kabubo-Mariara ◽  
Bethuel Kinyanjui Kinuthia ◽  
Guðný Björk Eydal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
University Students ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Career Opportunities ◽  
The Future

Elements of Neuroticism in Relation to Headache Symptomatology

1997 ◽  
Vol 80 (1) ◽  
pp. 227-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert L. Kentle
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Short Questionnaire ◽  
Neuroticism Scale ◽  
University Undergraduates ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to ascertain which elements within the factor of Neuroticism are related to headache symptomatology. Consequently, scores on individual items of 2 Neuroticism scales were correlated with headache questions. The first was the Neuroticism scale of Eysenck's Improved Short Questionnaire which was given, along with 20 questions about headaches, to 500 university students. The second was the Neurotic Anxiety scale of the Adjective Self-description scales which was administered, along with 7 questions about headaches, to 400 university undergraduates. Both tension and migraine symptomatology were found to be related to the “tension” items of the Neuroticism scales. Migraine was found to be related to cycles of mood. Neither type of headache was found to be especially related to Depression. The relationship of headache symptomatology to Neuroticism appears to be slight but direct.

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