International Journal of Research in Counseling and Education
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Correlational study on self-compassion and college adjustment among university freshmen during distance learning
Full text linkWhen entering college, first-year students faced new challenges. College adjustment is necessary in the early period of college because it can predict college success. Covid-19 pandemic hinders college adjustment due to distance learning. Meanwhile, a previous study conceptually mentioned that self-compassion supported college adjustment. This study examined the correlation between self-compassion and college adjustment among first-year college students in distance learning during Covid-19 pandemic. Undergraduate students batch 2020 (N = 381) were surveyed using Self-Compassion Scale and Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire. Pearson’s correlation test showed a positive significant correlation between self-compassion and college adjustment. The strongest correlation was found between isolation and personal-emotional adjustment. These findings indicated that self-compassion tends to help a better college adjustment in a distance learning context
The implementation of Quizizz-based online evaluation in higher education: An exciting alternative for evaluation
Full text linkThe challenges of online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic require creativity and learning innovation, so online learning evaluation is very much needed. The purpose of this paper is to explore the implementation of Quizizz-based online evaluation in universities as a fun alternative to evaluation. Quizizz has adequate features to serve as a means of evaluating online learning such as quizzes and daily assessments. However, most of them only use Quizizz as a learning game, whereas through Quizizz various formal learning evaluations can be carried out such as quizzes, daily assessments, surveys and so on. This research method is a qualitative method. Methods of collecting data with literature review, observation, and interviews. Sampling was selected by purposive sampling method, There are 56 students from the class of 2021 who are taking electronic components lectures, of which 21 are male and 35 are female, ranging in age from 19 to 20 years. The results of the study found that the implementation of Quizizz is easy to use, has many features and many facilities that support learning evaluation activities. Furthermore, the use of features on Quizizz, such as Live Quiz, gives the impression of live evaluation which is fun. Learning evaluation through Quizizz can make it easier for lecturers to make detailed and objective assessments. So, with the current Covid-19 pandemic, learning evaluation with Quizizz is the right alternative
Effectiveness of Psychological First Aid School (PFA-S) synchronous learning on teacher self-efficacy
No full textThe education related to the ability in providing social support through PFA is still rarely applied and limited. PFA can provide social support that is needed by the individuals while dealing with the initial stressful situations so they will not experience psychological disorders. In its development, PFA can be applied to a wider context such as in school. Teachers are important figures in providing assistance and giving services to students who have experienced traumatic events. This study is aimed to see the effectiveness of PFA training through synchronous learning on teacher self-efficacy and knowledge. The research method used is one group pre-post design experiment and performed online using Zoom Video Conference. The subjects in this study were middle and high school teachers totaling 37 people (N=37). The data analysis method used is the Wilcoxon matched-paired signed test. The result of this study shows that the subjects experience an increase in self-efficacy after attending PFA training at school. Meanwhile, the level of PFA knowledge in schools for teachers do not increase. PFA online training offers easy access for many people and learning flexibility
The mediating effects of resilience and coping strategies on perceived threat of Covid-19 and subjective well-being among Malaysian emerging adults
Full text linkThe outbreak of COVID-19 has been affecting the Malaysian psychological well-being, particularly among emerging adults. They have been found to have higher vulnerability during the transitional life change. Therefore, the present study aims to examine the mediating effects of resilience and coping strategies (i.e., task-oriented coping, emotion-oriented coping, avoidance-oriented coping) on perceived threat of COVID-19 and subjective well-being (SWB) among Malaysian emerging adults. A cross-sectional online survey study was conducted for recruiting 162 participants. They were emerging adults aged between 18 to 25 years old (M = 22.51). The finding revealed that only task-oriented coping mediates the association between perceived threat of COVID-19 and SWB. However, the other hypotheses were not supported. This significant finding has widened the literature perspective of COVID-19 in the local context. Task-oriented coping is crucial to be cultivated among emerging adults for reducing the impact of the stressful situation, contributing to better psychological health
Perceived risk, fear of Covid-19, and resilience on mental health of Malaysian emerging adults during the Covid-19 pandemic
Full text linkThe coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic affects one’s physical and mental state. Past studies reported higher levels of anxiety, distress, and depression, especially among emerging adults, indicating the need of studying how COVID-19 affects one mentally. Hence, this study looked to investigate the predictive effect of perceived risk, fear of COVID-19, and resilience on mental health among Malaysian emerging adults. 182 emerging adults were recruited in the cross-sectional study through an online survey using the purposive sampling method. Results showed that resilience significantly and positively predicted mental health while perceived risk and fear of COVID-19 were insignificant predictors of mental health. Overall, practitioners and policymakers are encouraged to focus on resilience-based interventions to improve our emerging adults' mental health. This is because emerging adults with strong mental health can serve as a strong impetus for national development
The role of social support in pandemic-related stress among university students
Full text linkThe COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has negatively impacted various aspects of university students’ lives which often leads to higher levels of stress. The current research aims to investigate the role of social support in pandemic-related stress among this population. A total of 121 university students in West Sumatra was recruited through convenience sampling to complete the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support and Pandemic-Related Perceived Stress Scale. The results showed that perceived social support had a significant role in reducing pandemic-related stress by 10.8% in which perceived support from friends was a better predictor than other sources of support. In addition, this study reported a significant difference in pandemic-related stress based on the income of parents where students from lower-income families had a higher prevalence of stress. The findings of this study propose that providing social support particularly from peers would hinder the perceived stress level of university students during the COVID-19 pandemic
The professionalism of vocational high school supervisors: a study of qualitative analysis
Full text linkSupervisors carry out educational supervision to develop a better quality learning environment, including vocational high schools (VHS). This research is qualitative research with a case study research design. The main target of the research is VHS supervisors in Padang City. This research is limited to describing the professionalism of supervisors qualitatively. The data sources of this research were crucial informants, who were determined purposively. Data collection techniques with interview and observation techniques. Data analysis by collecting data, coding, linking, and interpreting themes. The results showed that the professionalism of VHS supervisors in carrying out their duties is still not following the quality standards of supervisors. The conclusion is that the supervisor's low professionalism is indicated by the supervisor's low motivation, lack of pride in his profession as a supervisor, the supervisor is not independent, and the supervisor's verbal communication is not good
An examination of smartphone usage and addiction among final-year medical faculty students
Full text linkThe purpose of this study was to determine levels of smartphone addiction among final-year medical faculty students. One hundred eighty students participated in this cross-sectional study. The Smartphone Addiction Scale was used to evaluate smartphone addiction levels and participants’ sociodemographic characteristics. Descriptive statistics and the chi-square Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests were applied. The mean addiction score was significantly higher in women than in men (p≤0.05). The students in the study mainly (71.1%) used smartphones to access the internet. Total addiction levels were significantly higher among participants who checked their phones immediately upon waking (p<0.05). Studies of smartphone addiction are insufficient, and different results may be yielded by studies on the subject from different universities
Meaningful work and organizational citizenship behavior among lecturers: The mediating role of work passion
Full text linkThe previous meta-analysis found that the corrected correlation between meaningful work and organizational citizenship behavior was relatively low.This study investigates the mediating effect of work passion in the relationship between meaningful work and organizational citizenship behavior. Data were collected using an online self-report questionnaire on full-time lecturers in some cities in Indonesia (N=162). Data were analyzed using Hayes PROCESS macro on SPSS software. Results showed that meaningful work was positively related to organizational citizenship behavior and work passion. Results also showed that work passion was positively correlated with organizational citizenship behavior. The mediation analysis showed that work passion fully mediated the relationship between meaningful work and organizational citizenship behavior. The theoretical and practical implications of the study were further discussed
Analysis of student adjustment in dormitory based on type of school, cultural background and grade level
Full text linkAdjustment is a process that includes mental and behavioral responses to achieve balance in meeting needs in accordance with environmental demands. However, it was found that students had difficulty adjusting, such as being unprepared to live in a dormitory, having difficulty being away from their parents, violating the dormitory rules, having difficulty getting along, and having intercultural disputes. This is thought to be related to differences in schools, cultural backgrounds and grade levels. This research aims to analyze the adjustment of students in the dormitory based on the type of school, cultural background, and grade level. This research method used is ex post facto with a factorial analysis design. The population was 200 students in the dormitory of Al-Faruqi Kampar, Riau. This research uses a self-adjustment instrument with Alpha Cronbach of 0.876. The data were analyzed using the technique Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The results showed that the level of adjustment of students based on the type of school was in the high category and there were significant differences in the adjustment of students based on the type of school, the level of adjustment of students based on the cultural background was high category and there was no significant difference in the adjustment of students based on cultural background. The level of adjustment based on grade level high category and there is no significant difference in adjustment based on grade level, and there is no interaction between these variables in explaining the adjustment of students in the dormitory. The implications of the results of this research can be used as a reference for counselors in schools for the preparation of guidance and counseling service programs to improve student adjustment in dormitories