Relationship between Cyberbullying, Motivation and Learning Strategies, Academic Performance, and the Ability to Adapt to University

Cyberbullying has become a frequent relational problem among young people, which has made it necessary to evaluate and prevent it in the university setting. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between cyberbullying, motivation and learning strategies, the ability to adapt to university, and academic performance. A sample of 1368 Spanish university students (64% female) was administered a battery consisting of the European Bullying Intervention Project Questionnaire, the Learning and Study Strategies Inventory Short version, and the Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire, with their academic performance also being studied. The results found that the victimized bullies have greater difficulties in their organization and planning for study and exams, have fewer control and consolidation strategies, and are less able to adapt to university. Logistic regression analyses show that the greater the difficulties in organization and planning, and the greater the difficulties experienced in exams, the greater the probability of a person being a victim and a victimized bully. In addition, students are less likely to be victims, bullies, and victimized bullies as their ability to adapt to university increases. The findings have been discussed and it has been noted that there is a need to address academic adjustment and the ability to adapt to the university environment as a preventive measure for cyberbullying in university students.

Draw your story: Exploring adaptation experiences of first-year students at the institute of teacher education in Malaysia

The transition from school to the institute of higher learning is a challenging phase that requires students to adapt to new environments and cultures. This study aimed to explore the adaptation experiences of first-year students at the Institute of Teacher Education by using storytelling through drawing. This study involved 18 students pursuing the Bachelor of Education Preparatory Programme at the Institute of Teacher Education in Malaysia with low levels of adaptation identified through Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire (SACQ). The qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings showed that the first-year students at the Institute of Teacher Education experiencing adaptation challenge in four main themes: academic, social, personal, and interest.<em> </em>The findings of this study are expected to contribute towards the formation and development of appropriate interventions to assist the well-being of first-year students at the Institute of Teacher Education, Malaysia, in adapting to the new environment.

Bermedia Sosial Mempermudah Penyesuaian Diri Dalam Kehidupan Berkuliah?

Seorang pelajar pelu mempersiapkan diri untuk masuk ke dunia peralihan menuju ke jenjang pendidikan yang lebih tinggi. Pelajar perlu beradaptasi baik dengan tuntutan akademik, sosial, emosi personal, dan keterikatan dengan institusi perkuliahan. Di lain isi, pelajar di masa peralihan ini sangat erat dengan penggunaan media sosial di kesehariannya. Dalam studi ini dibahas mengenai hubungan antara penyesuaian diri mahasiswa dengan aktivitas penggunaan media sosialnya. Penelitian ini menggunakan survei yang dilakukan kepada 79 orang mahasiswa di Jabodetabek. Dalam penelitian ini, aktivitas penggunaan media sosial digambarkan melalui dua hal, yaitu durasi menggunakan media sosial dan interaksi dengan teman kampus di media sosial. Sedangkan penyesuaian diri pada mahasiswa digambarkan menggunakan kuesioner Student Adaptation to College (SACQ). Penelitian yang dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa terdapat beberapa aspek dari penggunaan media sosial yang berhubungan positif terhadap penyesuaian kehidupan sosial di kampus, yaitu: (1) tingkat keaktifan menggunakan media sosial, (2) jumlah teman sebaya yang dimiliki di media sosial, serta (3) intensitas interaksi terhadap teman sebaya baik yang merupakan teman satu kampus maupun beda kampus.

College Adaptation Among Colombian Freshmen Students: Internal Structure of the Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire (SACQ)

The aim of this research is to assess the internal structure and reliability of the Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire (SACQ) in a sample comprising 739 students (64% of them women), attending second-half classes at a private university in the Caribbean Region of Colombia. The SACQ is a 67-item self-report that evaluates four aspects related to university adjustment namely, the academic, institutional, social, and personal-emotional areas. To fulfill its goals, different measurement models were assessed through various confirmatory factor analyses, and the results indicate that the Peruvian model (four dimensions, 27 items) has the best statistical adjustment, presenting evidence in support of its internal structure. Similarly, high reliability indicators were obtained, both with regard to the construct and scoring. In conclusion, the SACQ’s psychometric properties are satisfactory as regards its internal structure (tetra-factorial model) and reliability, enabling its use to evaluate adjustment to college life.

The Effects of Interpersonal Stress and Resilience on Adjustment to College Life of Students Participating in Residential College(RC) Program

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of college life adaptation, stress and resilience on RC program participants.,The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the expansion of exchanges between students through various RC operations on university life. Methods: The collected data were analyzed by correlation analysis for the relationship between college life adaptation and interpersonal stress resilience.(SPSS ver. 23.0, p<0.05). In order to examine the differences between the students who participated in the program and the students who did not participate in the RC program conducted in the dormitory, the study conducted interpersonal stress, university life adaptation test, and resilience test. Results: The results of this study were conducted on the students who participated in the RC program operated by the university, and the importance of interpersonal relations was confirmed in the adaptation to college life. Stable interpersonal relationships can increase adaptability to college life. Conclusions: Through this study, it is expected that stable college life will be maintained through positive activities with various people.