Locus of Control or Self-Esteem; Which One is the Best Predictor of Academic Achievement in Iranian College Students

Hosseini, Seyyed Nasrollah; Alavijeh, Mehdi Mirzaei; Hamzeh, Behrooz; Ashtarian, Hossein; Jalilian, Farzad

doi:10.17795/ijpbs-2602

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“…The findings indicate a low level of regular physical activity in Iranian students, compared with students outside Iran (18,19). Several studies stated that college students in one of the most important groups should pay special attention to their health problems (20)(21)(22). The low statistics of regular physical activity in Iranian students and the lack of enough motivation for participation in such activities indicate the necessity of exploring the socio-cognitive determinants that impact on the creation of such behaviors in students.…”

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Socio-Cognitive Determinants of Regular Physical Activity among College Students

Mirzaei-Alavijeh¹,

Soroush²,

Nasirzadeh³

2018

ME-JFM

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Regular physical activity as an important health promotion behavior has many results in prevention or delay of chronic diseases and premature death. The aim of this study was to establish the determinants associated with regular physical activity among college students based on social cognitive theory (SCT). This study was a cross-sectional study carried out among 212 students in Abadan school of medical sciences, in the south west of Iran, during 2016. Data collection was self-report questionnaire in four parts including: demographic information, constructs of SCT, and standard international physical activity questionnaire-short form (IPAQ), social support. Data were analyzed by SPSS-16, and by using bivariate correlations and logistic regression at 95% significant level. About 61.7% (108/175) had low, 33.7 (59/175) moderate, and 4.6% (8/175) vigorous physical activity. Outcome expectation (OR=1.710), self-efficacy (OR=1.523), and friends' support (OR=1.149) was the best predictor for regular physical activity. It seems the planning and implementation of programs for physical activity promotion among college students is essential by emphasising on outcome expectation, selfefficacy, and social support.

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Socio-Cognitive Determinants of Regular Physical Activity among College Students

Mirzaei-Alavijeh¹,

Soroush²,

Nasirzadeh³

2018

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“…Studies have shown that knowledge of the cognition of people at risk is essential for the development of preventive strategies [17,18]. Although identifying all the determinants affecting the performance of health behaviors is complicated, identifying some of them facilitates making predictions and helps health-promotion experts develop health-promoting interventions and programs [19]. The results of a systematic review study conducted by Holmes et al showed that using a theory or model can predict treatment adherence as a behavior only to a limited degree, and combining behavioral models and their constructs may provide a strengthened theoretical basis for the development and evaluation of interventions affecting treatment adherence [20].…”

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Determinants of Hypertension Self-management Behaviors: An Application of the Intervention Mapping Approach

Mirzaei-Alavijeh

Jalilian

Hosseini

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Background Hypertension is one of the key risk factors for several diseases; can be followed several complications. The aim of this study was determine the determinants of hypertension self-management behaviors based on intervention mapping approach.Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 800 hypertension patients in the in southwestern Iran, during 2018 which was systematic random sampling selected for participation in this study. A structured questionnaire was applied for collecting data and data were analyzed by SPSS version 16 using t-test, the ANOVA, bivariate correlations and linear regression analysis.Results The mean age of respondents was of 58.25 years (SD: 12.10), ranged from 30 to 74 years. These results suggest that the assessed constructs explained 51% of the variance in hypertension self-management behaviors. The best predictors for hypertension self-management behaviors were barriers, outcome expectations and self-efficacy.Conclusion The current study provides support for the use of intervention mapping approach in predicting hypertension self-management behaviors. These findings have implications for the evidence based design of hypertension self-management behaviors promotion interventions.

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“…Academic achievement is one of the most important academic learning and performance indicators for learners and has always attracted the attention of education science experts (1). Academic achievement is influenced by various factors such as knowledge structure and learning strategies (2). Learning strategies are methods learners' use that can guide their learning and thinking process; thus, the use of learning strategies can enhance learning (3,4).…”

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The Relationship Between Resource Management Learning Strategies and Academic Achievement

Vaezi

Hatamzadeh

Motlagh

et al. 2018

Int J Health Life Sci

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Background: Learning strategies are methods that students can use to guide their learning and thinking processes. Objectives: This study aimed to explore the relationship between resource management learning strategies and academic achievement in college students. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 300 students in western Iran. Random sampling was used to select participants, and a self-reporting questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were analyzed with SPSS-21 software using t-test, Pearson correlation, ANOVA and linear regression at 95% significance level. Results: The mean age of respondents was 21.08 years [SD: 1.93], ranging from 18 to 29 years. We found significant correlation between mean overall score for learning resource management strategies and academic achievement of the students (r = 0.139 and P = 0.024). Linear regression analysis showed that resource management strategies accounted for 3% of the variation in academic achievement. Conclusions: Based on our results, designing and implementing educational programs to promote resource management strategies for college students could have beneficial results in increasing academic achievement.

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Locus of Control or Self-Esteem; Which One is the Best Predictor of Academic Achievement in Iranian College Students

Cited by 32 publications

References 18 publications

Socio-Cognitive Determinants of Regular Physical Activity among College Students

Socio-Cognitive Determinants of Regular Physical Activity among College Students

Determinants of Hypertension Self-management Behaviors: An Application of the Intervention Mapping Approach

The Relationship Between Resource Management Learning Strategies and Academic Achievement

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