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Investigating Technology Perceptions Among Secondary School Teachers: A Systematic Literature Review on Perceived Usefulness and Ease of Use
Get PDFThe study aims to review the literature of various research studies based on the perceived ease of use and usefulness of technology among secondary school teachers. This systematic literature review examines secondary school teachers\u27 perceptions regarding the perceived usefulness (PU) and perceived ease of use (PEoU) of technology in educational contexts. The systematic review comprised 30 peer-reviewed research papers from 2015 to 2023, encompassing teacher participants. The results of the review highlight a range of vital significant perspectives. The integration of technology by teachers is significantly affected by elements such as aligning with the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and its customized versions, perceived usefulness, and ease of use. Necessary components to enhance teachers\u27 technology adoption rates encompass support and training. The review further emphasizes the significant influence of perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness on ICT adoption, overshadowing the impact of demographic variables. The review process involved stringent eligibility criteria, ensuring that selected studies met specific quality standards and relevance to the research questions. As technology integration in education continues to evolve, this systematic literature review offers valuable insights for educators, developers, and policymakers
Experimental Investigation of Goal Framing Effect on Motivation Quality among Undergraduates
Get PDFGoal framing of a classroom task is important to give students future orientation. An independent group design experiment was conducted to investigate the impact of goal framing (intrinsic and extrinsic, as delineated in Self Determination Theory) of a reading activity on the motivation quality of university students. One hundred and ninety-three students (Mean age= 20.92, SD= 1.512) from six Psychology classes participated in the study through purposive sampling. Five teachers teaching in the Department of Psychology at Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Karachi manipulated the conditions in their respective classes. Students received instructions on intrinsic, extrinsic, or no goal framing, read a text, and answered the adapted Situational Motivational Scale. The scale assessed their autonomous and controlled motivation and amotivation. ANOVA results showed no significant differences in autonomous motivation among the three framing conditions, whereas controlled motivation was higher in extrinsic framing than in no framing. Amotivation was higher in intrinsic framing and no framing than in extrinsic framing. This implies that extrinsic framing may help reduce amotivation among students and may not harm their academics in collectivist or developing societies. The findings contrast with those demonstrated in developed and Western contexts pointing towards a need for further exploration
Investigating the Moderating Contribution of Mothers\u27 Educational Level with Resilience and Stress among School Children
Get PDFThis study aimed to investigate the moderating effect of mothers\u27 educational levels on the relationship between resilience and stress among adolescents. Adolescents face various challenges during the age transition period. Mothers are the primary support providers who play a pivotal role in aiding children throughout this phase. This study investigated the moderating role of mothers\u27 educational levels concerning resilience and stress levels among adolescents. Participants were randomly selected from secondary and higher secondary educational institutions to investigate this phenomenon and differences in resilience across different age groups. The results indicate that mothers\u27 educational levels significantly reduce stress levels and enhance resilience among school children, enabling them to navigate the challenges associated with the transition period more effectively. A notable differentiation in resilience levels between different age groups was observed. This study concentrated on adolescents aged 15 to 18 and investigated how parental education influences puberty-related problems. The investigation restricted itself to mothers with intermediate and graduate credentials; future research comparing maternal education levels might provide more detailed insights
Association between High Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Disease in Iraq: Review
Get PDFThe study utilised a comprehensive framework to gather all the literature on High Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Disease in Iraq. Comprehensive searches were conducted without imposing temporal restrictions in the academic databases, including Web of Science, Scopus and PubMed. The search query comprised various combinations of the terms such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease (heart diseases), and myocardial infarction. The findings reveal that there is substantial evidence connecting hypertension to CVD generally, and it is particularly prevalent in Iraq, where hypertension is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease. The development and worsening of hypertension and CVD are both facilitated by endothelial dysfunction, making the endothelial function of the utmost importance. Immigrants and Iraqis are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) due to type 2 diabetes, which highlights the need to take certain preventative actions
Examining Effectiveness of Interactive Teaching Methods in Fostering Ethical and Social Skills in Students at Secondary Level Schools: Implementing Standards Based Education in Sindh, Pakistan
Get PDFThis study aimed to examine the effectiveness of interactive teaching methods in fostering ethical and social skills in students at secondary-level schools for implementing standards-based education in Sindh, Pakistan. Non-participation observation was adopted by using an observation inventory of ethical and social development as the research instrument for data collection. Students enrolled in grade X were targeted for the data collection and randomized into two groups of classroom size. One was taught through the currently practicing teaching methods and the other was taught through the interactive teaching methods. The obtained numerical data was analysed using statistical tools to compare the groups’ mean values to measure the effectiveness of teaching methods in students’ ethical and social development. The findings determined that interactive teaching methods were significantly effective in fostering students’ ethical and social skills and values while teaching them the English language. The findings of the study suggest that using interactive teaching methods possesses more opportunities to follow ethics and interact socially to be groomed while learning the English language
Investigating Barriers of Transportation for Physically Challenged Students and Improving Accessibility at a Public University of Lahore
Get PDFEqual education is right of everyone with or without disability. Transport plays key role for physically challenged students to get education at public universities. The current study was conducted to analyze the barriers of transportation faced by physically challenged students studying in a public university of the Punjab, Pakistan through action research. The study was qualitive research in its design by opting action research. Eleven participants from the institution were involved in this research process. Purposive sampling technique was used to collect the data. Information was collected through field notes, observations, interviews and focus groups discussion. Study consisted of four phases/ steps of participatory actions research. Thematic analysis technique was employed to analyze the date. Results of study demonstrated that there is a dire need for implementation of policies and procedures developed by Higher Education Commission to implement at higher education institutions for special needs students to enhance the accessibility of persons with disabilities
Influence of Online Work: Viral Anxiety Mediates the Relationship between Intolerance of Uncertainty and Personal Injunctive Norms on Adherence to Physical Distancing among Bank Support Provider
Get PDFThis study investigates the role of viral anxiety as a mediator between personal injunctive norms, intolerance of uncertainty, and adherence to physical distancing among bank support staff in Pakistan. The research addresses a critical gap in understanding how psychological factors, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, influence employee behaviour in high-stress environments, particularly in the rapidly digitizing banking sector. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected from 150 bank support employees through a structured questionnaire. The findings reveal that viral anxiety significantly mediates the relationship between personal injunctive norms and physical distancing, indicating that anxiety about virus exposure is a key driver of compliance with safety protocols. However, the direct effects of personal injunctive norms and intolerance of uncertainty on physical distancing were not significant when viral anxiety was accounted for, suggesting that anxiety overshadows other psychological factors in influencing behaviour. These results highlight the need for organizations to address viral anxiety through targeted interventions to ensure employee well-being and adherence to health guidelines in the workplace. The study contributes to the theoretical understanding of health-related behaviours in organizational settings and offers practical implications for managing employee anxiety in the context of public health crises
The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Financial Inclusion in the Commercial Banks of Sindh
Get PDFThis paper explores the relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the Financial Inclusion (FI) of commercial banks in Sindh and fills a very important gap in the current literature. This study employs a quantitative research strategy that used panel data from 2008 to 2022 to evaluate the effects of CSR on these essential financial measures in a detailed manner. The data was collected from the annual statements of performance and/or financial accounts of commercial banks sourced from the State Bank of Pakistan and the Pakistan Stock Exchange and is subjected to thorough diagnostic and descriptive tests to ensure the validity and reliability of such data. The analysis shows that financial inclusion and CSR initiatives improve financial inclusion. It also shows that CSR activities create profit and enhance market presence, improve access to financial services for the needy, and encourage practices that lower financial risk, hence improving the overall stability of the financial system. These results indicate the critical importance of CSR in helping the banks achieve their broader objectives of profitability and stability
Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Students\u27 Engagement and Motivation in Online Learning Environments
Get PDFArtificial intelligence-based education provides a new foundation for current educational institutions worldwide, generating improvements in teaching and learning methodologies. The study\u27s primary purpose was to investigate the influence of artificial intelligence, namely ChatGPT, on student engagement and provocation in online learning settings. The study employed a quantitative research methodology. The survey included all undergraduate students from Karachi\u27s public and private sector universities. The researcher used a purposive and snowball sampling technique to select a sample of undergraduate students. A questionnaire was created to collect data. The data were analysed and the major findings demonstrated that ChatGPT had a substantial and favourable influence on students\u27 academic engagement, motivation, and online learning settings. The study emphasized students\u27 increasing involvement with AI in their online learning process, providing useful information for policymakers, educators, and practitioners, allowing them to develop more successful plans for educational institutions
Perceived Social Support and Self-Esteem among Pregnant Women
Get PDFThis study aimed at studying the association between self-esteem and perceived social support among the pregnant women. This research was based on a correlational research design along with quantitative approach. Survey method was used to collect the data from the targeted population, including pregnant women in public and private hospitals and clinics within Islamabad and Rawalpindi, and the sample was designed using convenient sampling. was used. Self-reported measures including Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale (RSES) and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) were used. The gathered data was analysed statistically and the findings indicate that there is a significant positive association exists between perceived social support and self-esteem. In studying the demographic differences, it was demonstrated that educational and age group differences were mildly found in different groups. Middle adults showed higher level of perceived social support as compare to the young ones. Beside the limitations of the study, these findings could assist health care practitioners and lawmakers build stronger networks of support for pregnant women, which in turn can boost their mental health and self-esteem