Prediction of the Academic Buoyancy and Academic Performance of Health Students at Semnan University of Medical Sciences Based on Their Perception of the Learning Environment
Journal Title: Journal of Health Research in Community - Year 2020, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction and purpose: Students’ perceptions of the learning environment play a vital role in the process of education, buoyancy, and academic performance. This study aimed to investigate the capability of explaining the academic buoyancy and academic performance of health students of Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran, based on their perception of learning environment. Methods: The statistical population of this descriptive-correlational study consisted of all health students who were studying at Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran, in the academic year 2018-19. A total number of 138 students were selected through systematic random sampling. The data were collected using a Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure (DREEM), academic buoyancy questionnaires, and grade point average. Moreover, simple and multiple regressions were used for data analysis. Results: The results showed that 16.1% (R=0.408, R2=0.167, Adjusted R2=0.161, F=27.212, P<0.01) of the variance of academic buoyancy can be explained by the overall score of students’ perception of the learning environment. Furthermore, according to the regression coefficients, the subscale of students’ perception of educational climate had a significant role in explaining academic buoyancy. According to the findings of the study, 13.3% (R=0.373, R2=0.139, Adjusted R2=0.133, F=21.971, P<0.01) of the variance in academic performance could be explained by the overall score of students’ perception of the learning environment. In addition, the subscales of students’ perceptions of learning and social conditions of education had a significant role in explaining academic performance. Conclusion: Given the positive role of perception of the learning environment in explaining academic buoyancy and academic performance based on the study findings, it is very important to conduct comprehensive assessments, identify strengths and weaknesses, and perform educational interventions to enhance students’ perception of the learning environment.
Authors and Affiliations
Ayat Rahmani,Taleb Askaripoor,Hamed Aghaei,Mohammad ebrahim Ghafari,Mehdi Mohammadian Mastanabad,Mohammad Ali Jalilvand,Hasan Irvani,Elahe kazemi,Amir Abedin Darkoush,
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP701717
- DOI -
- Views 44
- Downloads 0
Investigation of Abdominal Obesity Prevalence and Cardiovascular Fitness among the Citizens of Babolsar, Iran, in 2017
Introduction and purpose: Lifestyle is one of the most important factors affecting the quality of life, including cardiovascular diseases. Regarding this, the aim of this study was to investigate the association of abdom...
Evaluation of Removal and Adsorption Isotherms of Zinc and Copper from Municipal Solid Waste Leachate Using Clinoptilolite Adsorbent
Introduction and Purpose: Heavy metals are among the most important pollutants in leachate waste, causing serious health risks for humans through entering the food chain and reaching the top of food pyramid. Therefore, t...
Assessment of Concentration and the Annual Effective Dose of Radon Gas in Imam Hospital Indoor Air
Introduction and purpose: Exposure to natural sources of radiation, especially radon and its short-term products, is an important issue around the world. Radon exposure causes lung cancer in humans. Therefore, the aim of...
Investigation of Formaldehyde Concentration in the Air of an Anatomy Hall and Its Relationship with Environmental Factors
Introduction and purpose: Formaldehyde is used as a disinfectant and preservative for preserving the mummy’s body. The compound is classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer in the Human Cancer Group....
Investigation of Khuzestan Steel Company’s Modified Slag in Removal of Aluminum from Aqueous Solutions: Adsorption Isotherm and Kinetic Studies
Introduction and purpose: Two of the most important issues of today’s world are water scarcity and water supply pollution with heavy and toxic metals. We aimed to investigate the removal of aluminum ions from aqueous sol...