Journal articles on the topic 'College freshmen'
To see the other types of publications on this topic, follow the link: College freshmen.
Create a spot-on reference in APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and other styles
Consult the top 50 journal articles for your research on the topic 'College freshmen.'
Next to every source in the list of references, there is an 'Add to bibliography' button. Press on it, and we will generate automatically the bibliographic reference to the chosen work in the citation style you need: APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago, Vancouver, etc.
You can also download the full text of the academic publication as pdf and read online its abstract whenever available in the metadata.
Browse journal articles on a wide variety of disciplines and organise your bibliography correctly.
1
Cienki, Scott J., and Charles I. Brooks. "Self-Esteem of High School Students as a Function of Sex, Grade, and Curriculum Orientation." Psychological Reports 64, no. 1 (February 1989): 191–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/pr0.1989.64.1.191.
Full textAbstract:
Rosenberg's global measure of self-esteem was given to freshman and senior high school boys and girls enrolled in schools emphasizing different curricula, vocational-technical or college orientation ( ns = 46 and 56). In the former, boys' self-esteem scores were higher for seniors than for freshmen; in the latter school, however, boys' mean self-esteem was lower for seniors than for freshmen. Girls' means were lower for freshmen than seniors in the vocational school but were similar in the college-oriented school.
2
Saad, Hadeel, Maryam Antar Ali Salem Al Nahdi, Sonia Mahmood (Mohamad Abdelhadi) Bader, Beryl Juliet Sam, and Remya R. Pillai. "A Study to Assess the Adaptation of Freshmen to College Life in a Selected University, Ajman, UAE." South Asian Research Journal of Nursing and Healthcare 5, no. 05 (September 22, 2023): 65–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.36346/sarjnhc.2023.v05i05.002.
Full textAbstract:
Background: The period of transition from High School to University presents a significant challenge for students, requiring them to adapt to a new learning environment and take on increased responsibilities. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the adaptation of freshmen to College life, associate the adaptation of freshmen to college life with their demographic variables and correlate the Academic/ Personal/Social and Institutional Adaptation of Freshmen to College life. Methods: A quantitative approach using a descriptive cross-sectional design was employed. A total of 201 freshmen were selected from a private University in Ajman, UAE. Data were collected through the Student Adjustment to College Questionnaire (SACQ). Results: The findings indicated that 86% of freshmen exhibited moderate levels of adaptation, while 10% demonstrated higher levels. Additionally, a significant difference was observed between male and female freshmen, with females showing higher levels of adaptation. Furthermore, the findings revealed a significant association between freshmen's gender and demographic factors at a 0.05 level of significance. There was a significant positive correlation between all four components namely Academic Adaptation, Personal Adaptation, Social Adaptation and Institutional Adaptation. These findings shed light on the challenges faced by freshmen du
3
Tian, Jing, Mohan Zhang, Haitao Zhou, and Jianfen Wu. "College Satisfaction, Sense of Achievement, Student Happiness and Sense of Belonging of Freshmen in Chinese Private Colleges: Mediation Effect of Emotion Regulation." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 22 (November 9, 2021): 11736. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182211736.
Full textAbstract:
Sense of belonging constitutes a critical component of college students’ retention and academic achievement, especially in disadvantaged higher education institutions such as private colleges in China. Using nationwide survey data (n = 3816) from Chinese private colleges, this study explores how college satisfaction, sense of achievement, and student happiness contribute to freshmen’ sense of belonging. Structural equation modeling analyses have identified the significant positive associations between freshmen’s emotion regulation and sense of belonging. In particular, emotion regulation plays a mediating role in the relations between college satisfaction, sense of achievement, student happiness, and the sense of belonging. Therefore, private colleges should design and implement orientation programs to improve freshmen’s learning experience, especially college satisfaction and student happiness, to enhance their sense of belonging.
4
Pi, Qing. "Creative design of admission gift package of Hengshui College." Highlights in Art and Design 1, no. 3 (November 22, 2022): 36–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.54097/hiaad.v1i3.2955.
Full textAbstract:
In recent years, colleges and universities have begun to create their own unique cultural and creative visual image, improving the popularity of colleges and universities while creating their own visual image. Each university has its own school logo, school name, standard word, school motto, school philosophy, etc. Standardized designs such as logo standard color auxiliary colors and standard word combination specifications auxiliary graphics are used in the freshman gift package to form their own visual system. Through the illustration design of the architecture of Hengshui College, the illustration of the gift package is used on the gift package items, constantly impacting the vision of the used population, establishing the university's own image recognition system, and having its own unique taste and style. This topic is aimed at the corresponding creative design of the school opening gift package for freshmen of Hengshui College, which shows the cultural connotation of Hengshui College better and more intuitively, and helps freshmen grasp school information more quickly and accurately and better adapt to school life.
5
Liu, Hanyue. "How college clubs affect freshmen’s development?" Journal of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences 32 (May 28, 2024): 206–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.54097/mtx3cm06.
Full textAbstract:
This study investigates the influence of college clubs on the personal development of freshmen at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen. Utilizing a survey methodology, the research examines freshmen's preferences for different types of clubs and the subsequent impacts on their academic performance, social skills, and career aspirations. Findings indicate that participation in college clubs enhances social competencies, provides a platform for leadership and teamwork skills development, and enriches students' extracurricular lives, potentially influencing their career perspectives. The study highlights the significant role college clubs play in fostering an environment that supports the holistic development of freshmen, encouraging active engagement and personal growth within the university setting.
6
Yang, Chia-chen. "Social Media as More Than a Peer Space: College Freshmen Encountering Parents on Facebook." Journal of Adolescent Research 33, no. 4 (July 21, 2016): 442–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0743558416659750.
Full textAbstract:
Social networking sites, first embraced by youth, have become increasingly popular among older generations. With more parents joining the sites, young people today are likely to encounter their parents on these platforms. However, there is limited information about how youth respond to the changing landscape, especially during the transition to a residential college, when parental support is particularly important but parent-child interaction may be disrupted by geographical distance. Drawing on literature of college transition, youth’s relationship with parents, and “context collapse,” this study explores how college freshmen react to parents’ participation in Facebook. Fifty-one semistructured interviews were conducted with 28 first-year students attending a major residential U.S. university (age M = 18.14, SD = 0.45; 50% female; 75% White, 11% multiethnic, 7% Asian, and 7% Latino). Findings showed that college freshmen overwhelmingly accepted parents and family adults as their Facebook Friends and offered them equal access as that offered to peers. Facebook provided a space for college freshmen and parents to bond and express affections, although freshmen sometimes considered family adults as being overresponsive or overreactive to Facebook posts. The implications of “friending” parents on Facebook for college freshmen’s privacy negotiation, parent-child relationship, and identity development are discussed.
7
Kennedy, Gary J., Robert L. Gordon, and Virginia N. Gordon. "Changes in Social and Academic Integration in Freshmen of High and Average Ability: Implications for Retention." NACADA Journal 15, no. 2 (September 1, 1995): 9–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.12930/0271-9517-15.2.9.
Full textAbstract:
The authors examine the relationship between retention and changes in freshmen's perspectives on social and academic issues. Using data collected from a student questionnaire administered at the beginning and end of the freshman year, the authors found that contact with faculty may play a significant role in how freshmen view their college experience but may not be related to retention. Student retention may be only indirectly related to changes in social and academic integration at an institution and may depend more on variables associated with student characteristics and predispositions.
8
Cao, Cui-Hong, Chang-Yan Dang, Xia Zheng, Wang-Guang Chen, I.-Hua Chen, and Jeffrey H. Gamble. "The Psychometric Properties of the DASS-21 and Its Association with Problematic Internet Use among Chinese College Freshmen." Healthcare 11, no. 5 (February 27, 2023): 700. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11050700.
Full textAbstract:
During transitional periods, college freshmen may experience mental health issues. The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale—21-item version (DASS-21) is commonly used for mental health assessment in China. However, evidence is lacking regarding its applicability with freshmen as a demographic. Debates also exist regarding its factor structure. This study aimed to evaluate the DASS-21′s psychometric properties with Chinese college freshmen and investigate its association with three kinds of problematic Internet use. A convenience sampling method was used to recruit two samples of freshmen—one of 364 (female 248; mean age 18.17 years) and the other of 956 (female 499; mean age 18.38 years) participants. McDonald’s ω and confirmatory factor analysis were conducted to evaluate both the scale’s internal reliability and construct validity. The results indicated acceptable reliability, with a one-factor structure inferior to a three-factor structure in terms of model fit. Furthermore, it was demonstrated that problematic Internet use was significantly and positively associated with depression, anxiety, and stress among Chinese college freshmen. Based on the prerequisite of measurement equivalence across two samples, the study also found that freshmen’s problematic Internet use and psychological distress were likely to be affected by the strict measures put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
9
Cho, Bo ram. "Domestic Research Trends Related to University Freshman's Adaptation to School Life." Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction 23, no. 8 (April 30, 2023): 15–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.22251/jlcci.2023.23.8.15.
Full textAbstract:
Objectives This study aims to suggest the direction of future research by analyzing domestic research trends related to university freshman adaptation to school life.
Methods This study was conducted from May 2022 to August 2022, and 57 domestic journals were selected and the study period, research subject, research type, data collection method, research content, and trends in related variables were analyzed.
Results First, research related to college freshman adaptation to school life continues to increase, and the most research was conducted in 2019. Second, as for the trends by study subject, there were many studies targeting freshmen at four-year colleges. Third, in the trend by research type, quantitative research was carried out the most. Fourth, the use of questionnaire method was high in the trend by data collection method. Fifth, as for the trend by research content, the study on the relationship between related variables showed the highest at 64.9%. Sixth, in the trend by related variable, education program, academic self-efficacy, major selection motivation, and college life adaptation were used as independent variables, and career decision self-efficacy and social support were used as mediating variables. As a dependent variable, college life adaptation was mainly used.
Conclusions This study is meaningful in that it examines domestic research trends related to school life adaptation of college freshmen and suggests directions and implications for future studies related to school life adjustment.
10
Baker, Robert W., and Kim L. Schultz. "Interventions Using Scales Measuring Expected and Actual Adjustment to College." NACADA Journal 13, no. 1 (March 1, 1993): 9–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.12930/0271-9517-13.1.9.
Full textAbstract:
This study evaluates the consequences of intervention by interview with college freshmen identified by questionnaires as being at risk in three respects: (a) low prematriculation expectations regarding capacity for dealing with the transition into college, (b) significant postmatriculation disillusionment regarding adjustive capacity, and (c) low self-assessed adjustment in the first semester. Effects were analyzed in terms of score change on scales of adjustment, freshman year grade point average (GPA), number of credits earned in the freshman year, and continuance of enrollment.
11
Perrin, Elaine, Travis Sellers, Lorena Hernandez Maxwell, Malachi Morgan, Sherod-Malik Davis, Cynthia Cook, Monica C. Jackson, and Kimberly Sellers. "A Statistical Analysis of Weight Gain During the Freshman Year of College." Journal of Student Research 4, no. 1 (February 1, 2015): 144–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.47611/jsr.v4i1.214.
Full textAbstract:
This study examined freshman weight gain and its contributing factors, with the objective being to determine what environmental and societal changes in the college freshman experience associate with weight gain. We designed a 27-question survey which asked participants about their lifestyles during their freshman year in college. Responses were obtained through social media from 95 student participants across 37 United States colleges and universities. The resulting data distribution of weight gained among surveyed freshmen was right-skewed with a median weight gain of zero and an interquartile range of 6.5 lbs. In particular, 52% of the survey respondents reported no weight gain. Accordingly, we modeled the data via a zero-inflated negative binomial regression analysis to investigate what student characteristics prior to and during his/her freshman year are associated with weight gain and likewise determine an estimated probability of no weight gain in the freshman year. Our study and statistical model found significant associations between freshman weight gain and the choice of major, average amount of nightly sleep, one’s relationship with his/her parents, and gender.
12
Leary, Miriam, David A. Donley, Skylar Watson, Landyn Hewitt, Randy Bryner, and Brian K. Leary. "Perceptions of academic preparedness of first-gen freshmen in a physiology major inform recommendations for program-level academic development initiatives." Advances in Physiology Education 47, no. 2 (June 1, 2023): 159–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/advan.00152.2022.
Full textAbstract:
A qualitative investigation of first-generation (FG) college freshmen’s perceptions of academic preparedness and intended success strategies informs the development of potential avenues by which to support FG freshmen in physiology programs.
13
Napolitano, Melissa A., Sarah Beth Lynch, Meghan N. Mavredes, Benjamin D. Shambon, and Laurie Posey. "Formative work to design a digital learning self-assessment and feedback tool to prevent weight gain among college students." DIGITAL HEALTH 6 (January 2020): 205520762097945. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2055207620979458.
Full textAbstract:
Objective While colleges have implemented brief, tailored interventions for health-risk areas such as alcohol prevention, theoretically-guided digital learning offerings for weight gain prevention have lagged behind in programming and implementation. Thus, the objective was to design and usability test a weight gain prevention digital learning platform for college students with modules targeting key nutrition and physical activity behaviors. Methods Development occurred in iterative phases: formative research, descriptive normative data collection, prototype development, and usability testing. Formative research consisted of background work and survey administration to incoming and current freshmen. Prototype development was guided by theories of behavior change and cognitive processing, and consisted of brief assessment and feedback using written text, graphs, and videos. Iterative usability testing was conducted. Results Current freshmen reported eating more quick order meals per week than incoming freshman, but fewer high-fat snacks and fewer sugary beverages. Current freshmen reported more sedentary time than incoming freshmen. Based on iterative testing results, eight behavioral targets were established: breakfast, high-fat snacks, fried foods, sugary beverages, fruit/vegetables, physical activity, pizza intake, and sedentary behavior. Initial usability testers indicated the modules were easy to understand, held their attention, and were somewhat novel. Analysis of qualitative feedback revealed themes related to content, layout, structure and suggested refinements to the modules. Conclusions A gap exists for evidence-based obesity prevention programs targeted to adolescents as they transition into adulthood. Brief, tailored digital learning interventions show promise towards addressing key behavioral nutrition and physical activity targets among students during the transition to college.
14
Hu, Bo, Hong Chen, Qiqiang Xie, and Yulong Li. "Macao College Freshman Students’ Beliefs and Intentions regarding Learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL): A Theory of Planned Behaviour Perspective." International Journal of English Language Education 9, no. 1 (November 21, 2020): 26. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/ijele.v9i1.17969.
Full textAbstract:
This paper investigated Macao college freshman students’ English learning under the framework of the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), and a total of 544 valid questionnaire responses were collected for the analyses. Factors like attitudes towards English learning, subjective norms, and perceived behaviour control of Macao college freshmen were analysed with varimax rotation using Principal Component methods. Gender and previous learning places have a significant difference in those factors and their learning intention. The findings showed that the TPB explained Macao college freshman students’ English learning beliefs and attitudes. This study provides valuable implications for ways to increase student attitude. English instructors should understand freshman students’ English learning intention and adopt efficient teaching methods to increase their motivation.
15
Kim, Kukhyeon, and Jumi Lee. "Mediating Effect of Cognitive Self-regulation between Academic Self-efficacy and Flourishing of First-year University Students." Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction 22, no. 11 (June 15, 2022): 333–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.22251/jlcci.2022.22.11.333.
Full textAbstract:
Objectives The purposes of this study were to specify variables related to the flourishing of college freshmen and to analyze the structural relationships among academic self-efficacy and cognitive self-regulation strategies.
Methods A total of 370 college freshman survey responses from universities in G city and J province were used to conduct a descriptive analysis, a correlational analysis, mediating effect analysis, a bootstrapping analysis. Flourishing survey responses included sub-five elements PERMA(positive emotion, engagement, relationship, meaning, and achievement). Cognitive self-regulation strategies consisted of four elements(organization, attention, metacognition, and test strategies).
Results Cognitive self-regulation strategies totally mediated the relationship between academic self-efficacy and the flourishing of college freshmen. But there was no direct relationship between academic self-efficacy and the flourishing of freshmen significantly.
Conclusions First, cognitive self-regulation affects directly first-grade undergraduate students’ flourishing. This suggests that the use of specific cognitive self-regulation should be considered to increase flourishing among college students. Second, academic self-efficacy and cognitive self-regulation are highly correlated with the ‘achievement’ factor among the sub-factors of flourishing, which can be seen as more influential on achievement than other sub-factors of flourishing.
16
Budny, Dan, Cheryl A. Paul, and Beth B. Newborg. "Involving Parents at Step One in the Freshman Engineering Experience." International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP) 4, no. 2 (March 17, 2014): 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.3991/ijep.v4i2.3365.
Full textAbstract:
The transition from high school to college can be very difficult for many students. The authors believe that parents can advocate on behalf of their children by educating themselves on particular transitional challenges their children potentially face, as well as by helping these freshmen daughters and sons establish realistic educational and social goals. Parents can assist their children by helping them to anticipate the significant transitions that occur during the freshman year. This paper will acquaint the reader with three key transitional challenges new college students face, and offer an approach to productive interactions between the Swanson School�??s orientation facilitators/freshmen faculty and the parents to ease these challenges. The paper will demonstrate the importance of making parents part of the first year orientation and educational process. Steadily improving persistence rates at the University of Pittsburgh�??s Swanson School of Engineering indicate that educating new students and parents in realistically anticipating first year challenges allows first year to successfully work through key freshman year challenges.
17
Tian, Felicia F., and Lin Chen. "Unequal at the college door." International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy 38, no. 11/12 (October 8, 2018): 1041–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijssp-03-2018-0050.
Full textAbstract:
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the inequality in career constructions among freshmen in an elite university in Shanghai, China. The authors first investigated whether rural students and those from municipalities (zhi xia shi) and provincial capitals differ in their career awareness when arriving at college. After finding the difference, the authors explored how this initial difference in career awareness evolves and influences the career construction process in the freshman year. Design/methodology/approach This study used a complementary mixed-methods approach to monitor a cohort of students’ career construction process and the evolvement of their career awareness throughout the freshman year (n=210). Data collection included two surveys: students’ self-reflections and in-depth interviews to capture a holistic story. Findings The findings revealed that students differed in career awareness when arriving at college. This initial difference further evolved in the first year of college: students from municipalities and provincial capitals considered college a part of their career paths and began timely to construct their careers, whereas students from rural areas lagged behind. This study suggests that college maintains inequality, reinforcing the initial gap in career construction based on students’ family background. Originality/value College students differ in career prospects and associated skills when transitioning from school to work. Only a few studies have explored the role of college in shaping the career construction process during the college years. By exploring the process of career construction among freshmen, this study contributes to the growing literature on school-to-work transition and educational inequality in China.
18
Awad, Ayman M., Abdulhadi A. AlAmodi, Mohammad A. Shareef, Ammar J. Alsheikh, Asim I. Mahmod, Asem O. Daghistany, Mohammed M. Hijazi, et al. "The summer premedical program for matriculating medical students: a student-led initiative." Advances in Physiology Education 38, no. 1 (March 2014): 56–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/advan.00085.2013.
Full textAbstract:
The freshman academic year is one of the most difficult years that a medical student experiences in his/her academic life at a medical school. Freshmen are frequently faced with several challenges, such as adaptation to a new academic environment and its associated different methods of teaching, learning, skills, and assessment. The aim of this study was to describe a 4-wk innovative summer premedical program developed by senior medical students at the College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, in an attempt to improve/smooth the experience(s) of prospective freshmen. This report describes the objectives/strategies/methodologies used to tackle the top three identified freshman challenges, namely, 1) advancement of the academic/scholastic/educational background, 2) the development of college-required skills to succeed and excel in the freshman year, and 3) adaption to the college environment. At the end of the program, a survey was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the summer premedical program. Seventy-two students attended this program over the past three summers from 2010 to 2012, and twenty-nine students answered the survey with a response rate of 74.7%. Overall, >90% of the survey respondents reported an improvement in their understanding of basic medical science, integration, presentation skills, medical terminology, and junior-senior relationships. Furthermore, the survey highlighted the need for more focus on skills such as time management, participation in large-group discussions, and use of electronic resources, as >50% of respondents reported no improvement in these areas. In conclusion, this is the first report, to our knowledge, that describes a program developed by senior medical students to improve the experience of freshmen.
19
Zhang, Jianfeng, and Xuefei Li. "Study of Life Education for College Freshmen in China." International Education Studies 9, no. 12 (November 28, 2016): 75. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ies.v9n12p75.
Full textAbstract:
<p class="apa">Based on student-centred teaching strategy, the complete higher education should include the knowledge acquisition and the comprehensive development of college students. Life education is able to help college freshmen to establish an attitude towards respecting life, to cultivate lofty ideals and to stimulate learning motivation. In China, to assist freshmen in adapting campus life as soon as possible, the work of freshmen education is widespread in most universities. Base on the results of “Chinese college students’ life attitudes”, the convergence between life education and freshmen education is analyzed and it is feasible to carry out life education for college freshmen; meanwhile, the approaches of life education are explored and the curriculum system is established; therefore, the education perspective can be broadened and the content of freshmen education will be beneficially supplemented.</p>
20
Chenfan, Yang, and Nurul Fazzuan Khalid. "Research on Differences in Mental Status of Freshmen in Vocational Undergraduate Colleges." Journal of Educational and Social Research 12, no. 3 (May 5, 2022): 215. http://dx.doi.org/10.36941/jesr-2022-0080.
Full textAbstract:
This study aims to investigate the current psychological situation of freshmen in vocational undergraduate colleges, and to grasp the psychological characteristics among different student groups, providing theoretical basis and data support for the subsequent mental health education of freshmen. The sample of the study was selected from 1980 freshmen of vocational undergraduate colleges in Guangdong Province, and the findings were statistically analyzed. The results showed that, in terms of overall stress, male students were under more pressure, and arts students were under more pressure than science students. Junior college students suffered more stress than undergraduates, and most of the students adopt positive ways to cope with the pressure; students in vocational colleges were open-minded about relationships and sexuality; urban students had better interpersonal skills than rural students. Compared with college students, undergraduates preferred their majors. Undergraduate students had higher overall satisfaction with themselves and as for the identity of "vocational college students", male students were stronger than female students, while students from rural areas were higher than those from urban areas.
Received: 26 January 2022 / Accepted: 6 April 2022 / Published: 5 May 2022
21
Syukur, Muhammad. "Hegemonic Practices of Upperclassmen to Freshmen Within College Life." Society 7, no. 2 (December 3, 2019): 71–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.33019/society.v7i2.112.
Full textAbstract:
The research aims to explain: 1) Forms of hegemonic practices of upperclassmen to freshmen in college life at the State University of Makassar and 2) Levels of hegemonic practices of upperclassmen to freshmen at the State University of Makassar. This research is qualitative descriptive with snowball sampling technique used to determine the participants which consist of 25 upperclassmen and 20 freshmen class of 2018 and 2019 academic year. Data collection methods included observation, interview and documentation. Data analysis technique consists of three stages, namely: data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. Data verification was conducted through observation perseverance and source and time triangulation. The results show that 1) forms of hegemonic practices of the upperclassmen to freshmen at the State University of Makassar include agreement, domination and intellectual leadership and moral and 2) the level of hegemony conducted by the upperclassmen at the State University of Makassar is in the decadent hegemony level. Relationship between upperclassmen and freshmen is good but only few freshmen who established intimacy. There is an awkwardness between the upperclassmen and the freshmen during interaction. freshmen are active in supporting the upperclassmen in student clubs at the department, faculty as well as university levels. It is because the freshmen feel reluctant if they do not carry out the upperclassmen direction. In addition there is also a sense of compulsion due to sanction used by the upperclassmen.
22
Liu, Jingwen, Rulan Shangguan, Xiaofen D. Keating, Jessica Leitner, and Yigang Wu. "A conceptual physical education course and college freshmen’s health-related fitness." Health Education 117, no. 1 (January 3, 2017): 53–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/he-01-2016-0002.
Full textAbstract:
Purpose Conceptual physical education (CPE) classes have been widely offered to promote a healthy lifestyle in higher education settings. The purpose of this paper is to examine the effects of a CPE course on health-related fitness (HRF) levels among college freshmen. Design/methodology/approach A pre- and post-test research design was used. In total, 50 freshmen in a US university were enrolled in a 13-week CPE course. Their HRF levels were assessed by the Fitnessgram at the beginning and the end of the course. Findings Students significantly enhanced their aerobic capacity, upper-body muscle strength and endurance, abdominal muscle strength and endurance, and decreased body fat percentage. No significant improvement in flexibility was found among the total sample. However, non-kinesiology students significantly enhanced their flexibility while the opposite trend was found among kinesiology students. Female students reduced more body fat percentage, while male students increased their aerobic capacity more rapidly than their female counterparts. Practical implications The CPE course could yield significant improvement in HRF among freshmen, regardless of sex or major. Universities may consider offering CPE courses for all students and mandate such courses as a degree requirement. Originality/value This empirical study investigated HRF level changes that occurred after a CPE course intervention among college freshmen. Sex and major difference in HRF changes were revealed. The interventions included in the CPE course could help improve freshmen's HRF levels in future intervention programs in a similar setting.
23
Leibsohn, Jacqueline. "The Relationship between Drug and Alcohol Use and Peer Group Associations of College Freshmen as They Transition from High School." Journal of Drug Education 24, no. 3 (September 1994): 177–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/dvyx-pux7-ka7t-1x4r.
Full textAbstract:
College freshmen responded to a drug and alcohol questionnaire. For drugs other than alcohol and marijuana, the best predictor of drug use at the beginning of college is drug use during a typical month of the senior year of high school. College freshmen, however, use marijuana less frequently than they did in high school and the use of alcoholic beverages increases early in college. While the frequency of alcohol use increases considerably, college freshmen do not increase the number of times they got drunk. It has been hypothesized that the likely change in peer relations between high school and college would alter subsequent rates of drug and alcohol use. However, the data shows that college and high school drug use are very similar and entering freshmen found new friends much like their high school friends to use drugs with and get drunk. Therefore, alcohol and drug use may be important determining factors in the choice of new college friends.
24
Kuhlmann, Kristin L., and Beth B. Tigges. "Weight Gain in College Freshmen." Californian Journal of Health Promotion 15, no. 1 (April 1, 2017): 13–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.32398/cjhp.v15i1.1885.
Full textAbstract:
Background and Purpose: College freshmen gain weight at double the rate of same-age peers, and personal, interpersonal, and situational factors play a role in this phenomenon. The objectives of the study were to quantify weight change in first semester college students and to identify predictors of weight gain. Methods: In fall 2011, 76 unmarried freshmen, living in dormitories at a public, southwestern U.S. university, participated in the study. Heights and weights were measured at the beginning and end of the semester, and an on-line survey was administered at both times. Results: In the first semester of college, 43% gained clinically significant weight (> 3.5 pounds) and 15% gained more than 10 pounds. The group at highest risk was students with a normal BMI; 50% of this cohort gained clinically significant weight. Two variables predicted 12% of weight gain: a low level of health responsibility and a normal BMI. Conclusion: For college freshmen at highest risk of precipitous weight gain, health promotion strategies aimed at maximizing health responsibility is needed. Additionally, an integration of mediating influences related to the developmental stage of emerging adulthood, such as perceived social norms, positive peer influence and self-efficacy may result in improved long-term lifestyle practices.
25
Sax, Linda J. "Health Trends among College Freshmen." Journal of American College Health 45, no. 6 (May 1, 1997): 252–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.1997.9936895.
Full text
26
Todorovich, John. "Nutrition Education for College Freshmen." Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance 82, no. 7 (September 2011): 52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2011.10598660.
Full text
27
KROLL, BARRY M. "How College Freshmen View Plagiarism." Written Communication 5, no. 2 (April 1988): 203–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0741088388005002005.
Full text
28
Cates, A., and D. K. Sullivan. "Dietary habits of college freshmen." Journal of the American Dietetic Association 101, no. 9 (September 2001): A—100. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0002-8223(01)80334-5.
Full text
29
Mak, James, and James E. T. Moncur. "Interstate migration of college freshmen." Annals of Regional Science 37, no. 4 (January 1, 2003): 603–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00168-003-0130-4.
Full text
30
Culton, Gerald L. "Speech Disorders among College Freshmen." Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders 51, no. 1 (February 1986): 3–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1044/jshd.5101.03.
Full textAbstract:
This report provides data collected over a 13-year period on communicative disorders among college freshmen. The students were examined for existing speech disorders and questioned about recovery from previous disorders, with and without treatment. At examination, 2.42% exhibited articulation, voice, or fluency disorders; whereas an additional 2.34%, no longer exhibiting problems, reported recovery from previous disorders. Articulation therapy was reportedly effective in recovery (46%), whereas therapy for fluency disorders was less effective (24%) than spontaneous recovery (35%). Although voice disorders were evident at examination, self-perception of previous voice problems was almost nonexistent. The data, compared with those from other reports, confirm that direct examination produces prevalence rates higher than those found via informant interview methods.
31
Hishinuma, Earl S., and John S. Fremstad. "NCAA College Freshmen Academic Requirements." Journal of Learning Disabilities 30, no. 6 (November 1997): 589–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/002221949703000602.
Full text
32
Werner, Mark J., and John W. Greene. "Problem drinking among college freshmen." Journal of Adolescent Health 13, no. 6 (September 1992): 487–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/1054-139x(92)90012-z.
Full text
33
Fan, Lin Lin, and Wei Jie Meng. "Negative life events and college freshmen self-injury behavior: A moderated mediation model." Social Behavior and Personality: an international journal 50, no. 12 (December 6, 2022): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.2224/sbp.12067.
Full textAbstract:
To explore the impact mechanism of negative life events on self-injury behavior we recruited 695 Chinese college freshmen to complete the Adolescent Life Events Scale, the Adolescent Basic Psychological Needs Scale, the Regulatory Emotional Self-Efficacy Scale, and the Adolescents' Self-Harm Scale. The results showed a significant positive association between negative life events and the self-injury behavior of college freshmen. Mediation effects analysis showed that basic psychological needs mediated the relationship between negative life events and the self-injury behavior of college freshmen. A moderated mediation analysis showed that regulatory emotional self-efficacy moderated the direct and indirect mediation processes. These findings suggest that the self-injurious behavior of college freshmen can be effectively reduced by meeting their basic psychological needs and by improving their regulatory emotional self-efficacy, thus helping them adjust to college life.
34
He, Shuqing, and Siyi Xu. "STUDY ON THE INFLUENCE OF INTRODUCTION COURSE ON FRESHMEN'S COLLEGE LIFE ADAPTATION AND EMOTIONAL REGULATION." International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology 25, Supplement_1 (July 1, 2022): A56—A57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ijnp/pyac032.078.
Full textAbstract:
Abstract Background Freshman adaptation has always been one of the important topics in academic research. The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of introductory courses on Freshmen's college adaptation and the related aspects of emotion regulation. Subjects and Methods 404 freshmen in a university in Zhejiang Province were investigated by using the psychological survey based on Student Adaptability Scale (sacq) and the survey method of introduction course quality. The anxiety scale designed by Kim was used as the measurement scale, and the scale was evaluated by Likert scoring method. Pearson correlation, standard deviation and statistical significance are combined to illustrate the correlation. T-test of independent samples was used to verify the difference between high anxiety group and low anxiety group. 397 copies have been returned, of which 384 are valid. SPSS 22.0 and Amos 21.0 were used for statistical analysis. In addition, according to the statistical value of anxiety, Adelmann (1989) regarded the emotional function as a whole according to Hochschild's definition of emotional function, and compiled a one-dimensional emotional labor scale composed of five items, with low internal consistency coefficient. The scale compiled by brotheridge and Lee (1998) is divided into two dimensions: surface play and deep play, which is composed of six items. Surface acting projects, in your daily work, you inhibit the frequency of expressing real emotions every day. Deep acting projects, how often you try to experience the emotions you have to express. The emotional labor scale compiled by brotheridge (2002) consists of 40 items. Through confirmatory factor analysis, the items with low factor load were deleted, and the scale used in the formal test was composed of 15 items. The scale includes six dimensions; The frequency, intensity, diversity, continuity of communication, surface play and deep play of emotional performance. Results “The quality of introduction course” and “research and academic atmosphere” jointly explained the difference of “overall university adaptation” of 61% of freshmen, among which the quality of introduction course had the greatest impact. The most powerful predictor of Freshmen's academic adaptation is the quality of introductory courses (β =0.48). Academic research atmosphere has the greatest impact on interpersonal adaptation (β =0.36). The biggest impact on psychological adjustment is the teaching quality of introductory courses (β =0.26), followed by academic research atmosphere (β =0.19). Academic research atmosphere has the greatest impact on life adaptation (β =0.21). (β =0.19). The most influential factor on life adaptation is the academic research atmosphere (β=0.21). Generally speaking, freshmen have a higher degree of adaptation to interpersonal relationships and campus life, a lower degree of adaptation to psychological adjustment, and the lowest degree of adaptation to university learning. In addition, the study also found that the adaptation problems of college students are mainly anxiety, and anxiety is negatively correlated with achievement. Similarly, there is a significant negative correlation between anxiety and self-efficacy. State anxiety, trait anxiety and learning anxiety are all positively correlated. The “anxiety” component of personality characteristics plays a great role in the generation of anxiety. The correlation coefficient between LCAS and trait anxiety was 0.408, while the correlation coefficient between LCAS and state anxiety was 0.395. Both reached a significant level (P < 0.01). There was a positive correlation between self-efficacy and achievement. Research shows that anxiety, gender and self-efficacy can be used as comprehensive variables to measure academic achievement. Conclusion The following conclusions are drawn: (1) universities should pay attention to improving the quality of introduction course and creating a good academic research environment, because it directly affects the freshmen's University adaptability. Freshmen's college adaptation is not just the responsibility of counselors and logistics personnel. Although these tasks are also important, their impact on Freshmen's university adaptation is far less than that of direct academic services. (2) In order to better adapt to university study and adjust their mentality, universities should pay attention to improving the quality of introductory courses. At the same time, in order to promote freshmen to better adapt to interpersonal relationships and life, universities should pay attention to creating a good academic research atmosphere. (3) We should pay attention to the college adaptation and psychological adaptation of freshmen, the learning adaptation of Engineering Freshmen, and the interpersonal adaptation of Engineering Freshmen and boys. In short, we should give full play to the important influence of Discipline Distribution on students' adaptability, actively pay attention to the changes of their psychology, emotion and behavior, and their impact on positive and active behavior, and strive to become the builder, manager, coordinator and collaborator of the environment. According to the psychological characteristics of this part of the group, flexibly organize rich activities, strive to build a relaxed and harmonious living atmosphere, create a friendly and mutual aid relationship, encourage and guide this part of the group, adjust their psychology to the best state, and promote their good cognition and healthy development of life.
35
Gambulao Jr., Ruben M., and Dempsey O. Depayso. "Factors Affecting the Enrollment of Criminology at King’s College of the Philippines." International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research 4, no. 2 (February 17, 2023): 378–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.11594/ijmaber.04.02.05.
Full textAbstract:
College enrollment is an important decision for all aspiring students of higher education. This study investigates the factors affecting the enrollment of freshmen college students at King’s College of the Philippines-College of Criminal Justice Education (KCP-CCJE). Data has been collected through questionnaire. Mean and percentage were used to determine the main reasons of the respondents. Selected factors were ranked by the respondents from their most reasons and least reason from 1-10. The sample size was 191, consisting of freshman students who have enrolled during the first semester of Academic year 2020-2021. Results showed that academic program, college reputation, and influence from others are the most reason of the respondents in enrolling in the college.
36
Kong, Lingming, Xiaoli Zhu, and Liyi Zhang. "CORRELATION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MALADJUSTMENT, SOCIAL SUPPORT AND PSYCHOSOMATIC HEALTH IN FRESHMAN AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS." International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH 10, no. 8 (September 16, 2022): 156–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v10.i8.2022.4760.
Full textAbstract:
To investigate the relationship between psychosomatic health and psychological maladjustment, social support in freshman. By random cluster sampling, 2790 freshmen garrisoned on islands (study group) and 2790 sophomore and junior college students as control group were recruited in Changzhou and administered by Chinese Psychosomatic Health Scale (CPHS), Maladjustment Self-Assessment Scale (MSAS) and Chinese Social Support Scale (CSSS). The results were analyzed with t test analysis, Pearson correlation and stepwise regression analysis by SPSS statistic 17.0. Compared with the controls, freshmen had higher scores of psychological disorder(anxiety depression, psychoticism) and of somatic disorder(respiratory apparatus, cardiovascular system, alimentary system, skeletal and musculature, integument, regenerative and endocrine, nervous system) except the factor of eye and ear; all factors of CPHS had positive correlation with most factors of MSAS, CSSS; regression analysis showed that behavioral problem, interpersonal relationship, environmental adaptation, subjective support, support degree of use entered into the regression equation. In conclusion, the psychosomatic health in freshman among college students is generally worse than those of the controls. Behavioral problem, interpersonal relationship, environmental adaptation, subjective support, support degree of use are associative factors predictive factors.
37
GUO, Qi, Yue-qin HUANG, Zhao-rui LIU, and Hong WANG. "Psychological symptoms and associated risk factors in Chinese freshmen: a three-year follow-up study." Chinese Medical Journal 126, no. 18 (September 20, 2013): 3499–504. http://dx.doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.issn.0366-6999.20131201.
Full textAbstract:
Background The first year of attending university induces a stressful experience for many college students. The experience exposes these students to challenging circumstances and raises expectations, which consequently increases the risk of psychiatric disorders and may exacerbate pre-existing problems. This study was designed to explore the risk factors of psychological symptoms among freshmen in China. Methods A three-year follow-up study was designed in a sample of Chinese college freshmen. To set up the baseline interviews, subjects from 25 high schools in Beijing were interviewed during the first year in high school. Three years later, we followed up with the 1547 students from 15 of the previously-selected 25 high schools after they had entered universities. Association between potential risk factors and the occurrence of psychological symptoms measured by the Symptoms Check List-90 was evaluated in unconditional logistic regression models with Wald test. Results Among the 1547 interviewed college freshmen in the study, 120 students (7.8%) manifested at least one psychological symptom. Personality dysfunction (OR=3.655, 95% CI 1.967–6.793), parental rejection (OR=2.619, 95% CI 1.544–4.442), age ≥ 20 (OR=2.578, 95% CI 1.227–5.418), disfavored university (OR=2.054, 95% CI 1.376–3.066), non-first-choice academic major (OR=1.887, 95% CI 1.255–2.837) and no orientation (OR=1.739, 95% CI 1.025–2.951) were determined to be the risk factors of psychological symptoms among the college freshmen in China. Conclusions Psychological symptoms of college freshmen are associated with personality traits, parental rearing behavior and study environment. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to changes in mental health as students enter or decide on colleges and increase education geared towards mental health issues for students in high school and universities in China.
38
Isam Eldin HA Magid, Omer Saeed Magzoub, Yahya Aon Allah, A Ala M Osman, Aala Yahya, A Rahman M Abdella, Ayat Osman, Hussam Aldeen Hatem, and Osman O Alameen. "Symptoms and risk factors for depression among college Freshmen students." World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews 14, no. 1 (April 30, 2022): 601–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2022.14.1.0379.
Full textAbstract:
Introduction: Depression is an illness with a combination of associated symptoms of which the dominant one is a depressed mood of mind accompanied by the feeling of sadness and/or anxiety and/or irritability. It is a lengthy illness (lasting at least 2 weeks). Objective: The study aimed to describe the symptoms and risk factors for depression among adolescent males and females of college freshman students. Methodology & results: this is a descriptive observational and cross-sectional community–based study that was conducted on 200 college freshmen students in 4 medical colleges (medicine, dentistry, pharmacology and nursery) at the International University of Africa at Khartoum state in 2014. The age group was 16 – 19 years. The study revealed that 20 (10%) students felt sad, 16 (8%) felt anxious, 57 (28.5%) felt empty, 64 (32%) felt hopeless, 49 (24.5%) felt guilty, 24 (12%) felt worthless, 70 (35%) felt helpless, 21 (10.5%) felt irritable and 39 (19.5%) felt restless. Also, one or more of the following; loss of interest in activities 68 (34%), lack of energy 90 (45%), problem concentrating, remembering information or making decisions 75 (37.5%), problems falling asleep or sleeping too much 102 (51%), loss of appetite or eating too much 46 (23%), thoughts of suicide or suicide attempts 9 (4.5%) and aches, pains, headaches, cramps or digestive problems that do not go away 30 (15%). The risk factors include fear of failure, demands on time, financial pressures, low self-esteem, separation of their usual network support and poor coping strategies. Recommendations: It was recommended to provide each college with a social worker/psychiatric nurse to early recognize the symptoms and risk factors for depression in first-year college freshmen, observe their behavior, educate them and their teachers and families about the symptoms and risk factors for depression and early recognition/prevention of depression and suicide.
39
Chiu, Chao-Wen. "Exploring Identity Perception and Bilingual Education Dynamics in Taiwanese University Settings." English Language Teaching 17, no. 6 (May 29, 2024): 55. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/elt.v17n6p55.
Full textAbstract:
In an increasingly interconnected world, proficiency in English is becoming indispensable, prompting Taiwanese universities to implement English language requirements ranging from one to four years. This initiative aligns with a national bilingual education program aimed at bolstering the English proficiency of college students to enhance their international competitiveness. Consequently, English-medium instruction has become prevalent in various university courses, facilitated by the Freshman English course serving as a transition to English-mediated teaching. While linguistic development is emphasized, the dynamics of identity perception among students cannot be overlooked, as language identity profoundly impacts their learning experiences and growth. This study delves into the identity perception of college freshmen in Taiwan, where bilingual education is heavily emphasized by the government. The purpose of the study is to investigate how Taiwanese college freshmen perceive their identity as they participate in English language learning. In addition, this study aims to examine the influence of gender and college major on the individual differences in identity perception among college freshmen engaged in English language learning. Employing Gao et al.’s (2005) Likert-scale questionnaire on self-identity change, the research surveyed 360 freshmen from a university in northern Taiwan. Data analysis performed with SPSS includes two stages. At the first stage, descriptive statistics revealed that participants exhibited agreement on self-identity changes in four categories: self-confidence, zero, productive and additive. At the second stage, a multivariate analysis of variance demonstrated significant main effects of gender and major on identity changes. Female students exhibited higher self-confidence, additive and productive changes compared to male students. Furthermore, liberal arts majors experienced more pronounced self-confidence, additive and productive changes than their counterparts in business, science, and engineering majors. A Post Hoc test unveiled significant differences, with business majors scoring higher than science majors in subtractive and split changes, while science majors differed significantly from liberal arts majors in zero change. The study’s implications extend beyond theoretical understanding, informing pedagogical practices to enhance language learning experiences.
40
Sumicad, Rulthan, Maria Gemma Geraldizo-Pabriga, Benjamin P. Geraldizo Jr., and Pedro O. Quiñal Jr. "Factors Affecting the Adjustment to College Life of Freshmen Students of College of Business and Accountancy." Journal of Psychology and Behavior Studies 3, no. 2 (October 23, 2023): 44–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.32996/jpbs.2023.3.2.4.
Full textAbstract:
This research identified the factors influencing the adjustment to college life among freshmen students, specifically focusing on those enrolled in the College of Business and Accountancy. The findings of this study will serve as the foundation for an actionable plan to be presented to the University of Cebu's administration department. A descriptive-correlational research method was employed, utilizing data from the Freshmen Interaction Form gathered over the past decade. The research uncovered a significant correlation between the factors impacting freshmen students' adjustment to college life and their gender. Among freshmen in the College of Accountancy, these factors were found to be linked to their biological sexual orientation. Notably, factors such as Personal, School-Related, Interpersonal, and financial aspects were identified as the primary influencers on the adjustment of first-year students within the College of Business and Accountancy. This study sheds light on the nuanced nature of college adjustment factors, especially among students pursuing business and accountancy degrees, and provides valuable insights for enhancing the support systems and services offered by the University of Cebu.
41
Gunandar, Maria Stephanie, and Muhana Sofiati Utami. "Hubungan antara Dukungan Sosial Orang Tua dengan Penyesuaian Diri Mahasiswa Baru yang Merantau." Gadjah Mada Journal of Psychology (GamaJoP) 3, no. 2 (February 7, 2019): 98. http://dx.doi.org/10.22146/gamajop.43441.
Full textAbstract:
Adjustment in the freshmen students that leaving home for college is a process for an individual facing changes and learning to fit in with a new environment. The aim of the study is to determine the correlation between parental social-support with adjustment of the freshmen that leaving home for college. The subjects of the study are 96 undergraduates grade 2016 from several faculties of Universitas Gadjah Mada, they are Psychology, Economics and Business, also Social and Politics. Subjects are chosen by using purposive sampling method. Product Moment correlation analysis showed that there was association between parental social support with adjustment of the freshmen that leaving home for college with 0,317 as the correlation score. There was a positive and significant correlation between parental social-support with adjustment of the freshmen that leaving home for college.
42
Lu, Yuan. "Research on the Network Consumption Behavior of College Freshmen and its Correction Strategies." International Journal of Education and Humanities 8, no. 3 (May 22, 2023): 165–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.54097/ijeh.v8i3.8668.
Full textAbstract:
With the continuous development of the information age, network consumption has become an important part of everyone's life. Freshmen who just enter universities have great enthusiasm for network consumption, and show different characteristics of network consumption and consumption behaviors. However, due to the immature concept of network consumption of college freshmen, home-school education is not timely and social norms are not perfect and other reasons, resulting in the misunderstanding of new network consumption. In this context, it is very necessary and urgent to correct the misunderstanding of the consumption behavior of college freshmen. It is necessary to play a positive role in imparting knowledge, guiding public opinion and establishing correct values, so as to correct and regulate the network consumption behavior of college freshmen.
43
Kim, Juseuk, and Jaejun Lee. "A Study on the College Selection Factors of Regional Universities: Focusing on Major Performance Indicators." Korean Society of Culture and Convergence 44, no. 7 (July 31, 2022): 633–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.33645/cnc.2022.7.44.7.633.
Full textAbstract:
The purpose of this study is to investigate the college selection factors recognized by prospective freshmen in the college selection process, and to analyze the factors affecting them. Various data related to the educational performance of local four-year universities were collected. The results of the survey on university lecture evaluation, curriculum satisfaction, core competency diagnosis, freshman admission rate, enrollment rate, and employment rate were analyzed through correlation and regression analysis. Some factors showed a positive correlation among freshman recruitment rate, employment rate, core competency diagnosis, curriculum satisfaction, and lecture evaluation. In addition, as a result of regression analysis to determine how much the freshman recruitment rate was predicted, the employment rate was adopted. By analyzing these factors, it was found that increasing the employment rate is important for the survival of local universities.
44
Baek, Eunju. "Development and Effectiveness Analysis of Dropout Prevention Program for Freshmen at Regional Universities: Focusing on the Case of S University." Korean Society of Culture and Convergence 44, no. 11 (November 30, 2022): 555–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.33645/cnc.2022.11.44.11.555.
Full textAbstract:
The purpose of this study is to verify the development and effectiveness of a program to support college freshmen's adaptation to college life and prevent dropouts. The program was developed based on the ADDIE model, and after expert review, textbooks for each week were developed for program operation. The developed program was conducted for 7 weeks immediately after the midterm exam, with an emphasis on psychological/ emotional and college learning adaptation to support the integrated college life adaptation support of freshmen. As a result, it was found that academic self-efficacy was improved in both the first and second semesters. Based on these research results, practical suggestions were made, such as developing a program to prevent dropouts by supporting freshmen's adaptation to university life, and checking their results.
45
Wu, Lili, Youqin Xiao, Yanhong Chen, and Gang Cheng. "Family socioeconomic status, subjective social status, and achievement motivation among Chinese college freshmen: A latent growth modeling approach." Journal of Social and Personal Relationships 38, no. 7 (April 7, 2021): 2141–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/02654075211008244.
Full textAbstract:
This study’s objective was to examine direct and indirect relationships among family socioeconomic status, subjective social status, and achievement motivation within the first 3 months after college freshmen enrollment in China. A longitudinal dataset was collected over a 3-month period at four measurement points with 4-week intervals. A cluster sample of 1,983 college freshmen from the eastern, central, and western economic regions of China was surveyed. Latent growth modeling was conducted. The results indicated that achievement motivation decreased over time and was positively related to a decline in subjective social status. Mediation analyses demonstrated that, after controlling for sex and economic region, family socioeconomic status predicted the initial level of achievement motivation directly and indirectly through the initial level of subjective social status, and notably, the directions of these effects were opposite. Further, family socioeconomic status also significantly predicted the rate of change in achievement motivation indirectly through the initial level of subjective social status. These results highlight the longitudinal relationship between family socioeconomic status and achievement motivation via different pathways and have implications for improving college freshmen’s achievement motivation.
46
Quan, Lijuan, Rui Zhen, Benxian Yao, and Xiao Zhou. "The Effects of Loneliness and Coping Style on Academic Adjustment Among College Freshmen." Social Behavior and Personality: an international journal 42, no. 6 (July 16, 2014): 969–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.2224/sbp.2014.42.6.969.
Full textAbstract:
We explored the relationships among loneliness, coping style, and adjustment to college from high school. Participants were a sample of 276 college freshmen from a university in China. The measures we used were the Emotional and Social Loneliness Scale, the Coping Style Scale for College Students, and the Academic Adjustment Scale for College Students. We found that loneliness had a direct negative effect on adjustment, and also negatively affected adjustment by activating a negative coping style and suppressing a positive coping style. Both forms of coping style played a mediating role in the relationship between loneliness and adjustment to college. Our findings add to the extant literature on the relationships among loneliness, coping styles, and academic adjustment in China, and have implications for addressing Chinese freshmen's adjustment to college life from a new perspective.
47
Lee, Sanghee, Song Yi Lee, and Jaeeun Jung. "South Korean college freshmen students' perceptions of happiness during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020." Social Behavior and Personality: an international journal 49, no. 10 (October 6, 2021): 1–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.2224/sbp.10772.
Full textAbstract:
Happiness is an important factor influencing academic performance, and many college freshmen have experienced adjustment difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic. We applied Q methodology to explore South Korean freshmen students' perceptions of happiness in 2020. Participants were divided into three groups according to perceptions of happiness: (a) those who considered relationships as vital for happiness, (b) those who considered freedom to have new experiences as vital for happiness, and (c) those who considered setting and achieving goals as vital for happiness. These findings can serve as basic data for the development of curricula and programs to help college freshmen adapt to college life.
48
Mercincavage, Janet E., and Charles I. Brooks. "Differences in Achievement Motivation of College Business Majors as a Function of Year in College and Classroom Seating Position." Psychological Reports 66, no. 2 (April 1990): 632–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/pr0.1990.66.2.632.
Full textAbstract:
58 college freshmen and 56 upperclass business majors were given a test of achievement motivation. When scores were analyzed by the row which the student occupied in class, achievement scores for freshmen declined as they sat in rows farther from the front of the room but were stable across rows for upperclass students.
49
Cha, Jicheol, and Jieon Jeong. "The Effect of Freshmen's Perception of Liberal Arts Classes on Their Dropout Intention." Korean Society of Culture and Convergence 44, no. 12 (December 31, 2022): 613–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.33645/cnc.2022.12.44.12.613.
Full textAbstract:
The purpose of this study is to find out whether freshmen's perception of liberal arts classes has a significant effect on their dropout intention. To this end, it was analyzed freshmen's perceptions of experience and satisfaction with liberal arts classes compared to other grades, and confirmed whether that affect their intention to drop out. As a result, first freshmen's perception of experience and satisfaction in liberal arts classes were more positive compared to other grades, and in particular, it was significantly higher than that of second graders. Second, unlike other grades, only in the case of freshmen, the perception of 'teaching-learning activities' among the liberal arts class experience affected to the dropout intention. This can be attributed to not only the ratio of freshmen taking liberal arts classes being higher than in other grades but also the teaching-learning activities of liberal arts classes, which they experience for the first time as university students, representing the experience of higher education. Third, it was found that satisfaction with liberal arts classes did not affect dropout in all grades. This seems to be because, even for freshmen, college satisfaction is greatly affected by factors outside of class, such as interpersonal experience and social experience, as well as class.
50
Tolstoukhova, Irina Vasilievna. "ADAPTATION OF FRESHMEN TO COLLEGE LIFE." V mire nauchnykh otkrytiy, no. 1.1 (March 11, 2015): 683. http://dx.doi.org/10.12731/wsd-2015-1.1-20.
Full text