Parents’ involvement and university students’ independence

Lewis, Jane; West, Anne; Roberts, Jonathan; Noden, Philip

doi:10.1332/204674314x14018716992515

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“…The Federation of Student Islamic Societies says there are over 300,000 Muslim students in higher education in the UK (FOSIS, 2016). The university setting also provides students with new experiences and transition to independence (Lewis et al , 2015). The eating environment and food environment will be different, as consumers within a university setting are exposed to different social interactions, choices of food, cafes/refectories and situational factors (Meiselman, 2006).…”

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Application of theory of planned behaviour in purchasing intention and consumption ofHalalfood

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Wallace

2017

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Purpose:Background: Food businesses provide halal food to cater to the dietary requirements of Muslims, especially in communities with a growing number of the ethnic minority and at public institutions such as higher education establishments. A large and growing body of literature has investigated the purchasing and consumption behaviour of halal food there are also studies that revealed consumers do not support halal food products on the grounds of animal welfare where animals were slaughtered without stunning. Purpose: Thus the aim of this study was to examine the predictors of purchasing intention of halal food products and perceptions of animal welfare among Muslims and non-Muslim consumers of a public higher education institution. Methodology: An online questionnaire collected information on sociodemographic profiles and importance of halal food. Descriptive statistics were used to determine the frequency of distribution of all sociodemographic characteristics. Multiple regression analyses were used to describe the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) relationship and purchasing intention. Findings: The regression model for all the respondents explained about 73% of the variance of the intent to purchase halal foods where R 2 = 0.724, (Adjusted R 2 = 0.72). This was significantly different from zero F(3, 185) = 162.130, p < 0.001. Both Muslim and non-Muslim consumers' attitudes were significant predictors of their purchasing intention of halal foods (β = 0.87, p < 0.001). The implications of subjective norms and perceived behavioural control and the lack of influence from these predictors are discussed. Originality: This study revealed that both Muslim and non-Muslim consumers agreed on the importance of animal welfare, but there exist differences in perceptions of animal welfare in halal meat production. This research is of value to those working in the regulatory and food service settings in understanding the differences and needs of consumers and it contributes to a better understanding of the customers within a university setting.

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Application of theory of planned behaviour in purchasing intention and consumption ofHalalfood

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“…In the 2019/2020 academic year, there were over 1,204 million students, including the CSWU -9332, the WMU -6324 and the UL -24829 (GUS 2019). Students in Poland often choose a university in their hometown, while in other countries, such as the United Kingdom, students most often leave the parental home and move to a university residence (Lewis et al 2014). In this study, the highest percentage of students living with their parents was recorded in UL.…”

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Differences in lifestyle between students of medical and biological fields of study in Poland

Nieczuja-Dwojacka

Borowska-Strugińska

Marchewka-Długońska

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Students are a specific social group characterized by different lifestyle behaviours. The aim of the study was to determine whether there are lifestyle differences between students of medical and biological fields from three different universities in Poland. The research material consisted of answers from 1163 students (781 women and 382 men), aged 17.5– 26.0 from the medical faculty of the Wroclaw Medical University, biological faculties of the Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw and the University of Lodz. The survey included questions regarding gender, socio-demographic situation, lifestyle and eating habits. Students also provided height and weight data, which was used for BMI calculation. Chi-square test and one-way ANOVA were used to indicate differences in BMI between students and to estimate differences in lifestyle between students from three different university centres. Medical students exhibited significantly lower BMI values compared to students from other academic centres. They also more often reported doing additional sports and assessed their overall level of physical activity significantly higher compared to students from other academic centres. Biology students reported to sleep longer and being more exhausted compared to medical students. Biology students tended to drink sugar-sweetened beverages and eat fast-food significantly more often than medical students. Students from the medical faculty in Wroclaw reported to smoke cigarettes less often compared to students from non-medical study. There were no significant differences in other studied factors, such as the use of alcohol, snacking between the meals and consumption of energy drinks. Overall, students of medical fields reported a healthier lifestyle compared to their peers from biological faculties, although this was not consistent for all examined factors.

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“…About one-tenth of the respondents in this study indicated that they missed their freedom away from parents, something which they enjoy when they are in school. Going to university has usually been associated with some level of freedom and independence (Lewis et al, 2015). Such autonomy and ability to independently make decisions are usually missed when students are in the midst of their parents and siblings.…”

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Impact of the COVID-19 national lockdown on pharmacy students’ productivity and their coping strategies in a developing country: An online survey in Nigerian universities

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria led to a national lockdown that resulted in the suspension of academic activities. Objective: To evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 national lockdown on pharmacy students’ productivity and their coping strategies. Methods: This study involved the cross-sectional collection of responses from undergraduate students of six Nigerian schools of pharmacy. Data was collected using a structured, validated questionnaire in the form of Google form. The data was entered into a statistical product and service solutions software (SPSS, version-25) for analysis. Results: A total of 808 students responded to the questionnaire. The majority of the students’ responses (757, 93.7%) showed that their reading duration had decreased during the lockdown. The most missed variable during the closure by students was ‘school life’ (303, 37.5%). The use of social media (133, 16.5%) was the most common coping strategy. The majority of the students, 544 (67.3%), agreed to participate in the virtual mode of learning. The cost of data was the main challenge to online learning by the students (288, 36.0%). Conclusion: This study shows that the productivity of pharmacy students decreased during the COVID-19 lockdown. Social media and business activities were the most common coping mechanisms of pharmacy students. Pharmacy students were willing to accept virtual learning despite possible challenges.

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Parents’ involvement and university students’ independence

Cited by 10 publications

References 25 publications

Application of theory of planned behaviour in purchasing intention and consumption ofHalalfood

Application of theory of planned behaviour in purchasing intention and consumption ofHalalfood

Differences in lifestyle between students of medical and biological fields of study in Poland

Impact of the COVID-19 national lockdown on pharmacy students’ productivity and their coping strategies in a developing country: An online survey in Nigerian universities

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