Counseling In Higher Education

The mental health of college students has received more attention due to increase of psychological distress starting from the beginning of university life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is one of the third wave Cognitive Behavioral approaches, focuses on behavior change by emphasizing acceptance and awareness with its core concept of psychological inflexibility. This study aimed to investigate the role of psychological inflexibility, rumination, worry and self-compassion on college adjustment by implementing structural equation modeling. 657 (486 female, 171 male) freshman students at a state university participated in the study. In terms of data collection tools, The University Life Scale, Acceptance an Action Questionnaire-II, the Ruminative Thought Style Questionnaire, The Penn State Worry Questionnaire and The Self-Compassion Scale were used. The results indicated that psychological inflexibility significantly predicted students' self-compassion, rumination, worry and college adjustment levels. On the other hand, the results also revealed that while self-compassion significantly predicted the college adjustment, rumination and worry levels did not significantly predicted the college adjustment of freshman students. Finally, while self compassion was a partial mediator in the relationship between psychological inflexibility and college adjustment, ruminative thinking and worry were not significant mediators. The discussions and implications of the study were presented, as well as suggestions for further studies.

This work presents the evolution, from the 2011/2012 season to the current 2018/2019 season, of women's football federated teams, a sport traditionally regarded as masculine, in the city of Terrassa. This evolution is compared with the situation at European level (UEFA) and with the evolution of male teams. Based on the results, future lines of research are presented with regard to stereotypes in sport and orientation to technological studies, analysing from a theoretical point of view a possible connection between both that may help overcome certain gender prejudices which harm the balance in the evolution of our society.

En el presente trabajo se expone la evolucion desde la temporada 2011/2012 hasta la actual 2018/2019 de los equipos federados de futbol femenino en la ciudad de Terrassa, un deporte tradicionalmente considerado masculino. Dicha evolucion se compara con la situacion a nivel europeo (UEFA) y con la evolucion de equipos masculinos. A partir de los resultados, se exponen lineas futuras de investigacion en relacion a los estereotipos entre el deporte y la orientacion de los estudios en tecnologias, analizando desde un punto de vista teorico si puede existir una relacion entre ambos que facilite la superacion de ciertos prejuicios por genero que perjudican el equilibrio en la evolucion de nuestra sociedad

This project was created to develop a database for students and teachers to allow accurate, efficient and reliable tracking of student academic information. The database was designed specifically for faculty and students within the Master of Arts in Education, Instructional Technology program at California State University San Bernardino. The current database system at the university does not allow students and teachers access to necessary student information that would serve as a tool to monitor progress within the program. A literature review was done to provide essential information on database significance and design as well as discuss the importance of utilizing database systems within the academic arena. The design of the database was made so that both students and instructors could efficiently obtain necessary information. The database was also integrated into a much larger database that the university is currently using so as to have all student information contained within one system. iii DEDICATION To my loving wife, Jennifer, for her patience, love, support and friendship, without her this project would not have been completed. To my daughter Alyssa and my son Kyle, yes daddy is finally finished with school and yes, he really does live with you and not at the university.

The aim of this study was to adapt and validate Mindful Self-Care Scale (MSCS) with a normative Turkish sample. Participants of the study were 330 university students (232 females and 97 males) along with the age mean of 20.22 (SD=1.32). In order to validate the six factor structure of Mindful Self-care Scale, a confirmatory factor analysis was conducted. For providing evidence over convergent validity, Mindful Attention Awareness Scale-Adolescent version (Brown, West, Loverich & Biegel, 2011) was concurrently used. The results of the confirmatory factor analysis  displayed satisfactory evidence for the six factor Mindful Self-Care Scale (χ2 / df = 1.7; GFI = 0.87, CFI = 0.92; TLI = .91; RMSEA = 0.05). The scale was also found to be significantly correlated to Mindful Attention Awareness Scale-Adolescent (r=.27, p<.001). Also, the Cronbach Alpha value for the whole scale was found .89 yielding satisfactory evidence for the internal consistency of the instrument. The results of th...

The aim of this study was to adapt and validate Mindful Self-Care Scale (MSCS) with a normative Turkish sample. Participants of the study were 330 university students (232 females and 97 males) along with the age mean of 20.22 (SD=1.32). In order to validate the six factor structure of Mindful Self-care Scale, a confirmatory factor analysis was conducted. For providing evidence over convergent validity, Mindful Attention Awareness Scale-Adolescent version (Brown, West, Loverich & Biegel, 2011) was concurrently used. The results of the confirmatory factor analysis  displayed satisfactory evidence for the six factor Mindful Self-Care Scale (χ2 / df = 1.7; GFI = 0.87, CFI = 0.92; TLI = .91; RMSEA = 0.05). The scale was also found to be significantly correlated to Mindful Attention Awareness Scale-Adolescent (r=.27, p<.001). Also, the Cronbach Alpha value for the whole scale was found .89 yielding satisfactory evidence for the internal consistency of the instrument. The results of th...

This dissertation represents the end point of a long journey which I did not travel alone. Without the support and encouragement of so many, I would have never been able to accomplish this goal. My dissertation chair, Dr. DiAnne Borders, has guided me through each step of this process with constant patience and support. Thank you for your calm presence and unwavering confidence in my abilities, without which I truly would not have succeeded. Dr. Craig Cashwell, you first believed in me to pursue the Ph.D., and then provided invaluable opportunities all along the way that have given me growth and inspiration. Dr. Ben Ramsey, our work together has challenged me, expanded my mind, and given me another perspective for viewing our world that I will always cherish. Dr. John Willse, you have very patiently given me the tools to understand my data, and have always taken time to answer each question, no matter how simple, with thoughtfulness and insight. I am greatly appreciative and honored by the time and investment you each made to help me reach this goal. To all of my UNC-G colleagues, walking together has made all of the difference. I am also grateful for the support of my husband, Stephen, who entered this educational journey during my most difficult phase. His unwavering love has steadied me and given me strength. Finally, my mother, Gayle Wyatt Plott, has blessed me with unlimited love and a complete investment in all my endeavors. I cannot comprehend the sacrifices you've made to help me reach my goals; without you, this would not have been possible.

This study examines the perspectives of college personnel engaged in the consideration, launch, and use of predictive analytics tools for targeted advising. Based on interview data from college staff members at nine public twoand four-year institutions at different stages of implementation of predictive analytics software, we provide a broad look at the positive and negative reactions to this potentially influential educational innovation. Our findings indicate that, overall, advisors and other end users of predictive analytics tools were more critical of them than either administrators or college personnel who helped develop their use as part of a campus-wide advising reform. Our findings also show that, compared with personnel at colleges in the early stages of planning and implementing predictive analytics tools, personnel at colleges that had been actively using the tools for some time reported more concerns. While the use of predictive analytics holds substantial promise in hel...

En el presente trabajo se expone la evolucion desde la temporada 2011/2012 hasta la actual 2018/2019 de los equipos federados de futbol femenino en la ciudad de Terrassa, un deporte tradicionalmente considerado masculino. Dicha evolucion se compara con la situacion a nivel europeo (UEFA) y con la evolucion de equipos masculinos. A partir de los resultados, se exponen lineas futuras de investigacion en relacion a los estereotipos entre el deporte y la orientacion de los estudios en tecnologias, analizando desde un punto de vista teorico si puede existir una relacion entre ambos que facilite la superacion de ciertos prejuicios por genero que perjudican el equilibrio en la evolucion de nuestra sociedad

Currently, one of the challenges of universities is attracting talent in students, researchers, and teachers. The transition from high school to college requires a student to take a succession of decisions that will shape their future. For this reason, knowledge of the motivations of the students, their family, and their personal environment, to choose a particular degree and/or university to pursue their higher studies, would allow universities to efficiently adjust their recruitment strategies. In this article, a study was developed based on a structural equation model of the access to the Spanish Public University System (SUPE), which can help with supply and demand problems, recruitment actions and policies, and other strategic decisions. This was done through an extensive survey of first-year students of Spanish universities. The results allowed us to obtain the parameters of the model, which showed that the fit between the model and the data obtained were excellent at a global...

Access to thesis permanently restricted to Ball State community only.Research regarding the experiences of first-year college and university students on academic probation is relatively scant (Arcand & LeBlanc, 2012). And, while a great deal of academic research is dedicated to why students leave college (Janasiewicz, 1987; Tinto, 1975, 1987, 1988), as well as why they choose to stay (Astin, 1975; 1984; 1993), alarmingly little research has sought to better understand the needs of first-year students on academic probation (Kelley, 1996; Trombley. 2001). This study utilized Constructivist Grounded Theory (Charmaz, 2014) with the intent of constructing a conceptual framework or theory to better explain this subpopulation at a mid-sized, four-year, research institution in the Midwest. Using purposive sampling, myself, an insider, collected data through individual, intensive interviewing with participants, and then transcribed and analyzed using three phases of data analysis: (a) open c...

The aim of the study is to investigate the psychometric properties of Stress Scale (Automatic Thinking). Quantitative research methods was used in the study. The purpose of the research is to adapt the Stress Scale (Automatic Thinking) developed by Gordon L. Flett, Paul L. Hewitt and Taryn Nepo into Turkish culture. The research was implemented on 219 university students. The uni-dimensional model which was consisted of 7 items was found coherent in the confirmatory and exploratory factor analysis. Internal consistency, item and factor analysis studies were conducted to examine psychometric properties of the scale. It was found that Cronbach Alfa coefficient is .81 as a result of reliability analysis. As a result of exploratory factor analysis, the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin sample adequacy value of the scale was .828; it was concluded that uni-dimensional scale explained 47% of variance.

Universities are interested in attracting students, but they do not usually have data relating to students' intentions. Furthermore, both general and subjective factors are taken into account by students when choosing a degree and a university. This paper presents a psychometric study of a questionnaire which aims to assess variables relating the aspects involved in the selection process and accessing the Spanish university system. This questionnaire considers six factors: Consideration of the University; Perceived Usefulness; Social Impact; Vocational Aspects; Influence of Surroundings and Geographic Location. The item analysis (discrimination index) reduced the questionnaire to 25 items, and the reliability and validity of this final questionnaire was analyzed using a sample of 1532 students from eight Spanish universities. The results showed that the reliability as internal consistency of the six factors was high; the construct validity showed a structure of six first order factors clustered in two second order factors and finally, there was high discriminant validity between groups defined by variables such as gender or academic area. Applying predictive analytics to the results of this questionnaire will then enable specific recruiting policies to be applied, which target the type of students that universities are looking for, while reducing costs. Highlights • The Spanish public university access system is described. • A questionnaire is proposed for the assessment of factors associated with the choice of degrees. • Psychometric study: reliability and construct validity. • A tool is presented that can be used to design recruitment policies for universities.

The aim of this study is to determine the needs of Ege University (EU) students regarding orientation and academic consultancy services. The population (N=48975) of the study consists of students studying on EU Bornova Campus in 2012-2013 academic year; and the sample (n=1387) was chosen using an appropriate sampling method among the newly enrolled preparatory school students and first graders (n=8177) and among students who attend EU from 1st grade to 6th grade (n=40798). The newly enrolled students (n=352) and those continuing their education (n=1035) in the sample are students of 12 faculties, 4 high schools and 3 vocational high schools. Newly enrolled students were given questionnaires on orientation while the questionnaires handed out to students continuing their education focused on academic consultancy. The questionnaires were applied at two separate times. First questionnaires were given between May 5 and May 23, 2012; and the second run was between November 15 and January ...

This paper examines the current state of the literature on Integrated Planning and Advising for Student Success (iPASS), an increasingly popular approach to technologymediated advising reform. We limit our analysis to sixty relevant documents that have been released since 2010. We categorize these items into four different groups based on their aim and rigor: (1) descriptive documents (39 items) that describe processes and challenges of iPASS implementation, (2) output reports (12 items) that examine usage data to better understand iPASS implementation, (3) correlational studies (5 items) that examine non-causal associations between different functionalities of iPASS tools and student outcomes, and (4) rigorous outcomes studies (4 items) that employ experimental or quasi-experimental methods to provide causal or near-causal estimations of iPASSoriented interventions. iPASS is a relatively recent reform approach, and while few studies are available that rigorously evaluate its effect...

This study aimed to investigate psychological inflexibility, ruminative thinking, worry and self-compassion, in relation to college adjustment within an interactional model by using structural equation modeling. The sample of the study consisted of 657 (486 females, 171 males) first year college students at a public university in western Turkey. The data intruments of the study were Demographic Information Form, University Life Scale (ULS; Aladağ, Kağnıcı, Tuna, & Tezer, 2003), Acceptance and Action Questionnaire- II (AAQ-II; Hayes et al., 2004), Ruminative Thought Style Questionnaire (RTSQ; Brinker & Dozois, 2009), Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ; Meyer, Miller, Metzger, & Borkovec, 1990) and Self Compassion Scale (SCS; Neff, 2003s). The results of the SEM analysis indicated that psychological inflexibility negatively and significantly, self-compassion positively and significantly predicted overall college adjustment. While, psychological inflexibility positively predicted rum...

Angola, con una gran cantidad de recursos minerales, no cuenta con capacidad, tanto material como humana, para desarrollar las tareas necesarias pa ra el aprovechamiento optimo de sus recursos, a excepcion del petroleo y los diamantes. Las universidades angolenas necesitan formar investigadores capaces de gestionar y optimizar el aprovechamiento de sus recursos minerales. Por esto, desde hace tres anos, un equipo integrado por miembros de la Universidad de Barcelona y de la Universidad Politecnica de Cataluna colaboramos con la Universidad Agostinho Neto de Luanda para formar equipos investigadores de recursos minerales potente y estable. En este sentido, se estan llevando a cabo diferentes proyectos. Ya hemos desarrollado diferentes proyectos como el estudio de las pegmatitas de Giraul, en Namibe, que ha permitido evaluar estas pegmatitas, que constituyen recursos naturales importantes, y adquirir la formacion investigadora, mediante la realizacion del doctorado, a un profesor de l...

List of Tables (viii) CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION AND MOTIVATION CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH DESIGN AND MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTS 29 3.1 RESEARCH DESIGN 3.1.1 Research procedure 3.1.2 Enlisting subjects 3.1.3 Process of group counselling 3.1.4 Experimental controls 3.1.5 Measuring instruments 33 3.1.5.1 The Purpose in Life test 3.1.5.2 The Self-Esteem Scale 34 3.1.5.3 The Alcohol Outcome Expectancies Scale 3.1.6 Gathering data 3.1.7 Statistics CHAPTER 4: RESULTS 4.1 ANALYSIS OF RESULTS 37 CHAPTER 5: DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION 42 5.1 CRITICAL EVALUATION OF THE STUDY