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1 - Comparison and study of media literacy and information literacy among male and female students
سیدکاظم بنی هاشمAccording to the UNESCO’s report, medial literacy and information literacy should be considered as the two main rights of human. UNESCO also pointed out that media literacy and information literacy play have the great importance in the twentieth century. Therefore MoreAccording to the UNESCO’s report, medial literacy and information literacy should be considered as the two main rights of human. UNESCO also pointed out that media literacy and information literacy play have the great importance in the twentieth century. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to Comparison and study of media literacy and information literacy among male and female students of Ardebil’s medical Science University. Survey-analytical method was used as the research method. Research tool included Ashrafirizi& et.al Questionnaire (2013). Validity was confirmed by experts in information science and knowledge science by 79/0 percent. Reliability of the questionnaire was achieved by Cronbach's alpha with 89/0 percent. The study population consisted of students of Ardebil’s medical Science University. In this study, stratified random sampling method was used and the sample size was 322 people, according to Cochran formula. Collected data was analyzed by descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics of Tukey test and ANOVA. Result showed that the mean of media and information literacy among students of Ardebil’s Medical Sciences University was 3/45 ± 0/54 which is above average and relatively high. The results also showed that there was no significant relationship between degree usage of media literacy and information literacy with gender. Manuscript profile -
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2 - A Study of Religious Orientation and Life Satisfaction among University Students
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3 - The Participation of University Students and It’s Role in Developing of Cultural Activities (The case study: I.A.U, Khalkhal Branch)
مسعود اکبریThis research indicates the participation of university students and its effects oncultural activities in advance.Therefore the concept’development’with all dimensionsare described in viewpoint of participation advantages. Consequently, the role ofstudents&r MoreThis research indicates the participation of university students and its effects oncultural activities in advance.Therefore the concept’development’with all dimensionsare described in viewpoint of participation advantages. Consequently, the role ofstudents’participations in dealing with development of cultural management isdefined.Since the researcher attempts to find main barriers of this participation atI.A.U, Khalkhal Branch, then represents several suggestions for making studentsmotivated to participate in cultural activities.However, the ‘questionnaire forms’ aredistributed in 200students as statistical participation whom are studying at I.A.UKhalkhal Branch in mehr 88 (Sep-Oct2009).Finally, the data derived from questionnares is analyzed, and then the mosteffective factors of students’participations are found. Manuscript profile -
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4 - An analysis of variables affecting the happiness of citizens in urban areas
Keyvan MOLANOROUZI Farzaneh GsruiThe aim of this research was to identify the factors affecting the happiness of urban girls in Islamshahr, with a focus on the Islamshahr population. The statistical population of this study was 8474 students, and based on Morgan's table, a sample size of 367 individual MoreThe aim of this research was to identify the factors affecting the happiness of urban girls in Islamshahr, with a focus on the Islamshahr population. The statistical population of this study was 8474 students, and based on Morgan's table, a sample size of 367 individuals was estimated and randomly selected. However, to ensure the return of all questionnaires, the researcher provided about 400 questionnaires to individuals. The measurement tools included three questionnaires: 1) the researcher-made questionnaire on socio-economic status, 2) the researcher-made questionnaire on leisure time activities, and 3) the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods were used to analyze the data of this study. The chi-square and Mann-Whitney tests were used to determine the relationship between the research variables. The findings of the study showed a significant relationship (p<0.05) between leisure time activities and the level of happiness among students, but there was no significant relationship (p>0.05) between socio-economic status and happiness. Furthermore, there was a significant relationship (p<0.05) between socio-economic status and leisure time activities among students. Manuscript profile -
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5 - Role of Cognitive Flexibility and Emotional Regulation Problems in Prediction of Celebrity WorshipamongUniversity Students
Reza Shabahang Mohammad Ali Besharat mansooreh nikoogoftar Farzin Bagheri SheykhangafsheWorshiping celebrities is a complex and multidimensional issue that cognitive flexibility and emotional regulation are among the most important factors that can be effective in celebrity worship. This study aims to investigate the role of cognitive flexibility and emoti MoreWorshiping celebrities is a complex and multidimensional issue that cognitive flexibility and emotional regulation are among the most important factors that can be effective in celebrity worship. This study aims to investigate the role of cognitive flexibility and emotional regulation problems in predictionof celebrity worshipamonguniversity students.The statistical population of the study consisted of students of faculty of art and architecture of Guilan University in 1397, among which 280 female and male students were selected by convenience sampling method. Celebrity worship attitude scale (McCutcheon et al, 2002), Cognitive flexibility inventory (Dennis & Vander Wal, 2010) and difficulties in emotional regulation scale (Gratz & Roemer, 2004) were presented to the participants. Finally, data analysis was done by SPSS-24 software using multiple regression methods.According to the results, cognitive flexibility and difficulty in emotional regulation significantly predict celebrity worship (p<0/01).According to the findings of the research, applying programs and interventions to increase cognitive flexibility and the ability of emotional regulation can reducecelebrity worship that is associated with many physical and psychological disorders and negative social and cultural consequences. Manuscript profile -
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6 - Predicting Conflict Resolution Styles based on Individualism-Collectivism among Married Students of Isfahan Payam Nour University
somayeh pourmeidani mehrdad dashti zahra habibiThis research was conducted to predict conflict resolution styles with individualism-collectivism among married students of Isfahan Payam Nour University. The method of was predictive and correlational. The population consisted of married students of Isfahan Payam Nour MoreThis research was conducted to predict conflict resolution styles with individualism-collectivism among married students of Isfahan Payam Nour University. The method of was predictive and correlational. The population consisted of married students of Isfahan Payam Nour University in 2013-2014. From the population, 150 students were sampled randomly based on Morgan table. The participants completed Conflict Resolution Styles Questionnaire (Rahim, 1983) and Individualism-Collectivism Questionnaire (Triandis & etc, 1988). The data were analyzed by regression coefficient and Pearson correlation. The results showed that horizontal collectivism style can predict integration style (P<0.01). Also, horizontal and vertical individualism can be the dominant style (P<0.01) and horizontal individualism and vertical collectivism can be the avoidant style (P<0.05). Manuscript profile -
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7 - The Role of Perfectionism Dimensions and Defensive Styles in Depression-Among University Students
masumeh ghasemipoor kordmahale mojtaba amirimajdThe purpose of this study was to investigate the role of perfectionism dimensions and defensive styles in depression among Rasht Islamic Azad University student’s. 300 undergraduate university students were selected by cluster sampling and completed Multidimension MoreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the role of perfectionism dimensions and defensive styles in depression among Rasht Islamic Azad University student’s. 300 undergraduate university students were selected by cluster sampling and completed Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (MPS, Hewitt & Felt, 1991) and Defense Style Questionnaire (DSQ-40, Andrews, Singh, & Bond, 1993) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDL-II, Beck, 1961). Data were analysis using regression analysis. The results showed that the three dimensions of perfectionism {egocentric, other-oriented, community-oriented} had a significant effect on symptoms of depression. Also, the three dimensions of perfectionism had a significant effect on defense style (mature defense mechanism, immature defense mechanism, neurotic defense mechanism) (p≤.0.05). Results of regression analyzes revealed that mature defense style, immature and neuroticism could predict depression level in university students (p≤.0.05). It can be concluded that dimensions of perfectionism and defense style predict depression severity. Manuscript profile -
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8 - Predicting the Tendency to High Risk behaviors based on Religious Beliefs, Emotion Seeking, Environmental Polution and Media among Female Students
Hossein Ali mehrabi fahimeh mahmoodi Hossein MolaviThe purpose of this study was to predict the tendency of high risk behaviors based on religious beliefs, emotion seeking, environmental polution and media in female university students. The population included all female students at the University of Isfahan. Thus, in a MoreThe purpose of this study was to predict the tendency of high risk behaviors based on religious beliefs, emotion seeking, environmental polution and media in female university students. The population included all female students at the University of Isfahan. Thus, in a correlational research design, 290 students were randomly selected and were assessed by Iranian Adolescents Risk Taking Scale (IADS), the Questionnaire for Measurement Rate of Use of Media (elyasi, 1393), Emotion Seeking Scale (Zukerman), Questionnaire of Religious Beliefs (Keshavarz & et al., 1389), a researcher-made scale for environmental pollution, and the Demographic Questionnaire. Results of Pearson correlation showed that religious beliefs, emotion seeking, squalor milieu, age of testees had significant relationship with high risk behaviors. In addition results of hierarchical regression showed that from among first rank variables, doing the religious rituals, uninhibition, squalor milieu, the use of virtual and social network; and from among second rank variables parents age can predict 54.9 % of tendency to high risk behaviors in female students(p<0.01). Manuscript profile -
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9 - Assessing "decentering": Validity, reliability and factor structure of experiences questionnaire in university students
Zahra Taherifar sima Ferdowsi Fereshteh mootabi Mohammad ali Mazaheri Tehrani LADAN fata Decentering is an adaptive emotion regulation strategy that refers to the ability to gain perspective from one’s thoughts and feelings. The purpose of the present study was to examine psychometric properties of Farsi version of the Experiences Questionnaire More Decentering is an adaptive emotion regulation strategy that refers to the ability to gain perspective from one’s thoughts and feelings. The purpose of the present study was to examine psychometric properties of Farsi version of the Experiences Questionnaire (EQ; assessing decentering factor, Fresco et al., 2007) in student sample. All of the 182 students completed the experiences questionnaire, emotion regulation questionnaire, Beck depression inventory-II and Beck anxiety inventory. Pearson`s correlation, chronbach`s alpha and exploratory factor analysis used for analyzing the data. The internal consistency of EQ was 0.77. The convergent validity examined by using reappraisal subscale of emotion regulation questionnaire and the findings showed r= 0.462. To investigate the discriminate validity, subscale suppression of ERQ, BDI-II, & BAI were used. EQ and Suppression subscale don't have a significant correlation (r= 0.096) with each other. In addition, there were negative relationship between EQ and BDI-II (r=-0.543) and BAI (r=-0.359). Finally, Exploratory Factor Analysis identified two factors. This research provides promising evidence about psychometric properties of Farsi version of experiences questionnaire in non-clinical student population. Manuscript profile -
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10 - Effectivenes of Cognitive Group Counseling on Responsibility of pre-university Female Students in Gotvand City
Jalal Karami Ahmad Mirjafari Saeed BakhtiyarpourThis study examined the effect of cognitive group counseling on responsibility of pre-university female students in Gotvand city in 2009-10. The population was female students in Pre- University in Gotvand. The sample consisted of 60 students they were randomly ass MoreThis study examined the effect of cognitive group counseling on responsibility of pre-university female students in Gotvand city in 2009-10. The population was female students in Pre- University in Gotvand. The sample consisted of 60 students they were randomly assigned to an experimental (n=30) and a control group (n=30). The design of this study was of the pretest-posttest-follow-up (1 month) with control group . California Personality Inventory (Gough, 1987) was used in order to collect the data. Experimental group received cognitive group counseling in 8 sessions, each one-half an hour. The results of analysis of covariance showed that cognitive group counseling was effective in increasing responsibility among pre- university female students in Gotvand city (P Manuscript profile -
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11 - The Effect of Group Logotherapy on Depression and Hope in University Students
سمیه رباط میلی مهناز مهرابی زاده هنرمند یداله زرگر روح اله کریمی خویگانیThe purpose of this research was to investigate the effect of group logotherapy on depression and hope on the statistical population of Shahid Chamran University students. The research was a semi-experimental, pretest- posttest- follow up with control group . 40 stude MoreThe purpose of this research was to investigate the effect of group logotherapy on depression and hope on the statistical population of Shahid Chamran University students. The research was a semi-experimental, pretest- posttest- follow up with control group . 40 students with high depression in Beck Depression Inventory (1972) and low hope in Miller Hope Scale (1988) were selected by multistage sampling and assigned randomly to two experimental (n=20) and control (n=20) group s . The experimental group participated in 10 sessions of group logotherapy. Then, inventories were administrated again as the post-test and 1 month follow up to both groups . The results of analysis of covariance showed that the mean of depression in the experimental group was significantly less and the mean of hope was significantly more than those of the control group both at the post- and follow-up tests (P < 0.01). Manuscript profile -
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12 - Predicting Students' Domain Specific Hope within the Framework of their Attachment Styles
ahmad valikhani محسن سالاری سلاجقه فرهاد خرماییThe purpose of current study was to predict specific domains of hope based on attachment styles. The research design was correlational. The population consisted of all newcomers to Bu-Ali University of Hamedan in 2011-12. From among them, 250 were selected by multistage MoreThe purpose of current study was to predict specific domains of hope based on attachment styles. The research design was correlational. The population consisted of all newcomers to Bu-Ali University of Hamedan in 2011-12. From among them, 250 were selected by multistage random sampling. Then, they attended the research instruments namely, Hazan and Shaver Adult Attachment Styles Questionnaire (1987) and Sympson Adult Domain-Specific Hope Scale (1999). The data was analyzed by structural equation modeling. Results showed that secure attachment style positively and significantly predicted each of five specific domains of hope (i.e. social relationship, academic, family life, occupation, and leisure time); but avoidant attachment style did not have any significant relationship with them. Furthermore, ambivalent attachment style could just predict family life of domain specific hope negatively and significantly. These results show that hope increase in individuals should be considered by their attachment styles since it needs to be taken place within certain specific domains of hope in order to avoid any further problems and to facilitate the efficacy of hope-inducing properties. Manuscript profile -
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13 - Predicting University Students' Addiction Admission based on their Self-Efficacy and Social Support Feelings
Saeed Akbari Zardkhaneh Saeid ZandiThe purpose of the study was to investigate the predicting role of self-efficacy and social support in addiction admission among university students. In terms of purpose, this study was a basic research; and in terms of data collection, it was an ex post facto descripti MoreThe purpose of the study was to investigate the predicting role of self-efficacy and social support in addiction admission among university students. In terms of purpose, this study was a basic research; and in terms of data collection, it was an ex post facto descriptive research. Using multistage cluster sampling method, 296 (153 female and 147 male) students were selected from University of Tehran and they were asked to complete Perceived Multidimensional Social Support (Zimet et al., 1980), Self-Efficacy Scale (Schwarzer & Jerusalem, 1995), and Addiction Admission Scale (Weed et al., 1992). Results of stepwise regression analysis showed that total social support and self-efficacy can equally explain four percent of variance in addiction admission (p=0/003). In addition, among social support subscales, family support can explain six percent of variance in addiction admission (p=0/006). However, friend and significant others components did not have a significant role in the prediction. Therefore, focusing on family-oriented and individual-based approaches in addiction prevention may be more advantageous as compared to community-based approaches. Manuscript profile -
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14 - The relationship between the five-factor Personality traits and the Emotional intelligence of male and female university students
Mohammad saeed AhmadiAbstract The main purpose of the present study was to investigate the relationship between personality traits and emotional intelligence of university students. Research method was correlation, and statistical population included Miane university students in the scho MoreAbstract The main purpose of the present study was to investigate the relationship between personality traits and emotional intelligence of university students. Research method was correlation, and statistical population included Miane university students in the school year 2011-12, among them 380 persons from different majors (226 female students and 154 male students) were selected by cluster random sampling method. The assessment tools included the 60-short form question of personality traits of NEO (NEO PI-R,1992) Questionnaire and Bar-on EQ test(1997) which consisted of 90 item. Data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient, stepwise regression analysis. Results showed significant positive relationship between extraversion, openness to experience, agreeableness and conscientiousness with emotional intelligence (P>0.01), But there was a significant negative relationship between neuroticism and emotional intelligence (P>0.01). Also there were not significant different between males and females EQ (P>0.05). Stepwise regression analysis showed that there were personality traits can significantly predict the emotional intelligence (P>0.01). Manuscript profile -
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15 - The Role of Mental Health on Academic Performance of University Students with the Meditation of Academic Achievement Motivation
Seyed -Mohammad Mirkamali kobra khabare ebrahim mazari farhad farhadi amjadThis study aimed to explain the role of mental health on academic performance of students with the meditation of academic achievement motivation. The research method was descriptive and the design was correlation of the kind of structural equation modeling. Statistical MoreThis study aimed to explain the role of mental health on academic performance of students with the meditation of academic achievement motivation. The research method was descriptive and the design was correlation of the kind of structural equation modeling. Statistical population was 4020 university students in Birjand University. Through stratified random sampling and cocranꞌs formula, 351 students were selected as the sample. Mental Health Questionnaire (Goldberg, 1972) and Academic Achievement Motivation Questionnaire (Hoseini et al., 2008/1387s.c.) and academic mean scores were used to collect the data. Correlation analysis showed that there were significant correlations between mental health and academic achievement motivation, (P < 0.01), academic achievement motivation and academic performance (P < 0.01) and depression and academic performance (P < 0.01). Structural equation modeling of mental health, academic achievement motivation and academic performance with respect to fit indices were confirmed and also the results showed that mental health had effect on academic achievement motivation (γ =0.62). Also, academic achievement motivation was effective on academic performance (β=0.44). Finally, mental health had effect on students academic performance with the meditation of academic achievement motivation (γ=0.51). Manuscript profile -
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16 - The effects of implicit theories of intelligence on general self-efficacy in university students:The mediating role of self-evaluative and conscientious perfectionism components
Majid Ghaffari Neda SafariThe aim of this study was to test a conceptual model for the mediating role of perfectionism in the effects ofimplicit theories of intelligence on general self-efficacy in university students. A sample of three hundred and eighty-two (20.40 ± 1.84 years, range: 1 MoreThe aim of this study was to test a conceptual model for the mediating role of perfectionism in the effects ofimplicit theories of intelligence on general self-efficacy in university students. A sample of three hundred and eighty-two (20.40 ± 1.84 years, range: 18-23) girl students was selected randomly through multi-stage cluster sampling from University of Mazandaran, and filled the Implicit Theories of Intelligence Scale (ITIS; Abd-El-Fattah & Yates, 2006), the Perfectionism Inventory (PI; Hill, et al., 2004), and the General Self-Efficacy Scale (Sherer, et al., 1982). Using Maximum-Likelihood estimation and bootstrapping procedure, the results from structural equation modeling showed that the direct effects of incrementalimplicitbelieves on organization, planfulness, and striving for excellence, and entity implicit believes on concern over mistakes and need for approval were positive and statistically significant.Also, organization, planfulness, and striving for excellence (components of conscientious perfectionism) mediated the effect of incremental implicit believes on general self-efficacy components. Concern over mistakes and need for approval (components of self-evaluative perfectionism) mediated the effect of entity implicit believes on general self-efficacy components (p< 0.05). Manuscript profile -
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17 - The role of self- regulation, self-presentation and dark triad personality in predicting Social Networking Sites addiction in students of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences
Naghi Dashti abbas abolgasemiThe aim of this study was to predict of the role of self- regulation, self-presentation and dark triad personality in students addiction to Social Networking Sites. The research method was descriptive correlational research, The study population consisted of all student MoreThe aim of this study was to predict of the role of self- regulation, self-presentation and dark triad personality in students addiction to Social Networking Sites. The research method was descriptive correlational research, The study population consisted of all students of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences (N= 3200). 234 students were sampled Multi-stage sampling method. Data was gathered using Schwarzer’s Self-Regulation Scale (1999), Ackerman’s Self-Presentation Questionnaire(1979), Jonason& Webster Dark Triad Personality Scale(2010) and Questionnaire of Online Network Social Sites(α=/787).. Multiple regression analysis showed the significant role of self-regulation and self-presentation in predict of SNS addiction. Therefore Self-regulation and self-presentation can predict addiction to Social Networking Sites. Anticipating thid psychological characteristics and by psychological interventions based on "self" or "self-regulation" we can prevent student's dependence to Social Networking Sites. Manuscript profile -
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18 - The effect of assertiveness training on quality of life and differentiation of dormitory female university students
fateme poursadegh simindokht rezakhaniThe purpose of this research was to determine the effect of assertiveness training on quality of life and differentiation in the female students of Islamic Azad University of Roudehen, who lived in dormitory. It was a quasi-experimental research involving pre- and post- MoreThe purpose of this research was to determine the effect of assertiveness training on quality of life and differentiation in the female students of Islamic Azad University of Roudehen, who lived in dormitory. It was a quasi-experimental research involving pre- and post-testing. The statistical population consisted of all female students who lived in the dormitory of Islamic Azad University of Roudehen during the second semester of academic year 2014-15. Thirtyfemale students who received low scores in The World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL) scale (Ware & Sherburne,1992) and the Differentiation of Self Inventory-Revised (DSI-R) (Skowron& Friedlander,1998) were selected via convenience sampling and then were randomly placed into two equal-size groups: the experimental and the control group. The experimental group was trained on assertiveness as an independent variable in eight hour-long sessions (twice a week). The results of multivariate analysis of covarianceshowed that assertivenesstraining significantly affected quality of life and differentiation in the members of the experimental group. In other words, quality of life and differentiation were found out to be higher among the students who received assertiveness training in comparison to the ones who did not (p<0/01). Manuscript profile -
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19 - The predictive roles of emotional schemas and difficulties in emotion regulation in high-risk behaviors among female university students
Arezou Asghari Hanieh MianabadiThe aim of this study was to investigate the predictive role of emotional schemas and difficulties in emotion regulation in high-risk behaviors among university students. The research method was descriptive and correlational, and statistical population included all stud MoreThe aim of this study was to investigate the predictive role of emotional schemas and difficulties in emotion regulation in high-risk behaviors among university students. The research method was descriptive and correlational, and statistical population included all students from Kosar University of Bojnord. The Sample of 325 (female) students were selected by random cluster sampling. Research tools were the Young’s Risk Behavior Scale (YRBS; Brener et al, 1995), Emotional Schemas Scale (LESS; Leahy, 2002) and Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS; Gratz & Roemer, 2004). To analyze the data, methods of descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation and multiple regression were employed. Findings indicated that some components of Emotional Schemas like, Emotional Self-awareness, Consensus, and Acceptance of feelings were negatively and Comprehensibility, Rumination, Guilt, and blame were positively associated with high-risk behaviors. In addition, some factors of difficulties in emotion regulation such as, Difficulties Engaging in Goal-Directed Behavior, Impulse Control Difficulties, Lack of Emotional Awareness, Limited Access to Emotion Regulation Strategies, and Lack of Emotional Clarity were predicted high-risk behaviors. Findings of present study showed that failure in the perception and dysregulation of emotions may susceptible a person to experience emotional distress which probably high risk behaviors was chosen as a mean to relieve negative emotions. Findings of present study showed that Failure in the perception and dysregulation of emotions may susceptible a person to experience emotional distress which probably high risk behaviors was chosen as a mean to relieve negative emotions. Manuscript profile -
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20 - Psychometric properties of active procrastination scale among students at Kharazmi University in Karaj
sana panahipour mehdi arabzadeh Fereshte CheraghiThe aim of this study was to investigate of psychometric properties of the active Procrastination scale, including reliability, validity and confirmatory factor analysis in order to prepare the test for Educational and cognitive research. This descriptive-correlation st MoreThe aim of this study was to investigate of psychometric properties of the active Procrastination scale, including reliability, validity and confirmatory factor analysis in order to prepare the test for Educational and cognitive research. This descriptive-correlation study was a type of validation and the sample size of this study was 273 students (127 girls and 146 boys) selected through random cluster sampling among Students at Kharazmi University and they were tested by the Active Procrastination and Passive Procrastination scale. The results of the confirmatory factor analysis confirm that the structure of the scale has an acceptable fit with the data. Internal consistency in term of the ordinal Theta and cronbach’s alpha coefficients in the sample group has been computed and confirmed. The Results of factor analysis, conducted in the main culture, reliability and validity coefficients were similar to the previous studies. According to the psychometric property, this present scale can be applied in Active procrastination research. Manuscript profile -
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21 - Investigating the relationship between thinking styles and learning strategies with academic performance of university students
Ali Reza BakhshayeshThis research was carried out with the purpose of investigating the relationship between thinking styles and learning strategies with student’s academic performance of Azad University. Research method was descriptive-correlation and three questionnaires (Sternberg MoreThis research was carried out with the purpose of investigating the relationship between thinking styles and learning strategies with student’s academic performance of Azad University. Research method was descriptive-correlation and three questionnaires (Sternberg-Wagner Thinking Styles, Learning Strategies ASSIST & Dortaj Academic Performance) were completed by 350 students (220 males and 130 females) that were selected with stratified sampling method. Data was analyzed by using Pearson correlation, multiple regression logs model (inter) and t-test. The obtained results showed that there was positive and significant correlation between thinking styles and deep & strategic learning strategies with academic performance. However, there was no significant relationship between learning strategy and academic performance. In predicting student’s performance, three level of thinking styles and one level of learning styles were involved. Both genders showed a significant difference in legal, conservative, hierarchical, anarchy & internal thinking styles. Manuscript profile -
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22 - The Relationship Between Teachers' Instruction Procedures and Job Burnout
Azizeh Chalak Parviz Birjandi S. Esmail Hosseini Ahmad Reza Jafari Dehkordi Omid Tabatabaei Sondos Mansouri Amir Farzad Ashouri Mansour Koosha Sahar Najarzadegan Ahmad Reza Lotfi MohammadAli Nadi Mohsen Salimian Fakhri Shatalebi Nader Soleimani Mansoor Tavakoli Omid Tabatabaei Hossein Bagheri Hossein Heidari Tabrizi Zahra Fotovatnia GholamReza Akbari Behrouz Nouri Samani Safura Masaeli GholamReza Zareie Naser Abasszadeh Narges SaeedianThe purpose of the study was to explore the relationship between teacher instruction procedure and job burnout. The participants in this study were 140 teachers (males=87,females=53) at secondary schools in Garmsar. Two instruments were used to collect data. The teacher MoreThe purpose of the study was to explore the relationship between teacher instruction procedure and job burnout. The participants in this study were 140 teachers (males=87,females=53) at secondary schools in Garmsar. Two instruments were used to collect data. The teachers' instruction procedure was measured by the use of a researcher made questionnaire (with three dimensions of instruction as direct, semi‐direct and indirect). The job burnout (namely: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and decreased professional efficacy) was measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). The data were analyzed using the Pearson product‐moment correlation technique, Chi‐Square test and regression. The major findings were as follows: 1) A signiicant relationship between total teachers' nstruction procedure and total burnout. 2) A positive relationship between teachers' direct instruction procedure and job burnout. 3) A Negative relationship between teachers' indirect instruction procedure and job burnout. 4) No significant relationship between teachers' semi‐direct instruction procedure and job burnout. 5) A positive relationship was found between teachers' direct instruction procedure with each three dimensions of job burnout (Emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced personal accomplishment). 6) A signiicantly negative relationship was found separate between teachers' direct instruction with each dimension of job burnout. 7) There was no relationship between teachers' semi‐direct instruction procedure with each three dimensions of job burnout. Manuscript profile -
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23 - The Relationship between Information Literacy and Achievement Motivation with the Mediating Role of Self-Regulated Learning
Maryam Emadrouiani Behrang EsmaeilishadIntroduction: The main purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between information literacy and achievement motivation with the mediating role of self-regulated learning. Research Methodology: The research method is of a descriptive and correlational MoreIntroduction: The main purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between information literacy and achievement motivation with the mediating role of self-regulated learning. Research Methodology: The research method is of a descriptive and correlational type. The statistical population of the study includes all university students of Jajarm city, among which 194 people were selected through relative category random sampling method according to the proposed formula of Fidell and Tabachnick (2007) and based on the number of students in each university. The data collection tools include Siamak and Davarpanah's information literacy (2008), Hermans' achievement motivation (1977) and Bouffard's self-regulation (1995) questionnaires which have face and content validity. The reliability coefficient using Cronbach's alpha was 0.86, 0.84 and 0.81, respectively. Data analysis was performed using Sobel test by SPSS. Findings: According to the statistical results, the strength of the relationship between information literacy and achievement motivation is 0.43, the relationship between information literacy and self-regulated learning is 0.20 and the relationship between achievement motivation and self-regulated learning is 0.41. The test statistic is 2.535, which is greater than the critical value of t at the level of 5% error, ie 1.96, and indicates that the observed correlation is significant. Conclusion: With 95% confidence, there is a relationship between information literacy and achievement motivation with the self-regulated learning mediating role in the university students of Jajarm city. Manuscript profile -
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24 - relationship between moral development dimensions and the dimensions of just world beliefs
marzihe Malekiha Hossien JamshidianThe purpose of this research was to examine the relationship between moral development dimensions and the dimensions of just world beliefs.(i.e, for the self , for the others ,in general, and about the unjust world).Research sample group consisted of 374 students (male MoreThe purpose of this research was to examine the relationship between moral development dimensions and the dimensions of just world beliefs.(i.e, for the self , for the others ,in general, and about the unjust world).Research sample group consisted of 374 students (male and female )which were randomly selected from the students of the Azad universities of khorasgan and Najaf abad. Sample group was selected with the use of cluster sampling method for the first step and the stratified sampling method for the second step .Research questionnaires were :kit kalian's moral and social responsibility questionnaire (2006)(which consists of 11 questions)and four questionnaires about just world beliefs. The validity and reliability of research questionnaires was examined and the final results were favorable . Data analyzed with using Pearson's correlation coefficient and enter regression analysis. The results showed that there is significant relation between moral and social responsibility based on and promise and just world beliefs for the self(p<0/05) and moral and social responsibility is general and just world beliefs for the others (p<0/01) .Another section of results on the basis of entre regression analysis showed that only just world beliefs for others have significant predictive power for the moral and social responsibility based on promise and total moral development. Manuscript profile -
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25 - Predicting social problem solving based on coping styles with stressful factors in university students
Saghar Sahebjamei Kamran Ganji Keyvan KakabraeeEveryone including university students faces many interpersonal problems and challenges in life, and the important thing is how to solve them, which seems coping styles with stressful factor to be related to it. As a result, the aim of this research was predicting socia MoreEveryone including university students faces many interpersonal problems and challenges in life, and the important thing is how to solve them, which seems coping styles with stressful factor to be related to it. As a result, the aim of this research was predicting social problem solving based on coping styles with stressful factors in university students. The present study was cross-sectional from type of correlation. The research population was all undergraduate students of Islamic Azad University of Saveh branch in 2019-2020 academic years. The sample size was calculated according to Cochran's formula 220 people who were selected by multi-stage cluster sampling method. The research tools were the social problem solving revised inventory (D’Zurilla & et al, 2002) and coping styles with stressful factors questionnaire (Endler & Parker, 1990). Data were analyzed by Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression with enter model methods in SPSS version 22 software in the significan level of 0.05. The results of Pearson correlation coefficients showed that problem-oriented style had a positive and significant relationship with adaptive problem solving and emotion-oriented and avoidance-oriented styles had a negative and significant relationship with adaptive problem solving and problem-oriented style had a negative and significant relationship with non-adaptive problem solving and emotion-oriented and avoidance-oriented styles had a positive and significant relationship with non-adaptive problem solving (P<0.05). Also, the results of multiple regression with enter model showed that coping styles with stressful factor could explain 68% of the changes in adaptive problem solving and 22% of the changes in non-adaptive problem solving (P<0.05). According to the results of the present study, university psychologists and counselors to increase adaptive problem solving and decrease non-adaptive problem solving in students can provide the background for improving coping styles with stressful factor. Manuscript profile -
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26 - A Survey on the Planning Type of Sport Planning on the Social and Adaptive Performance
omid safari fatemeha hoseni hadish ghasmyan aslThe purpose of this research is to study the type of sports planning on the social and adaptive performance of university girls in Yasouj city. The statistical population of the research is 421 university girls of Yasouj city. Of these, 200 people were selected as sampl MoreThe purpose of this research is to study the type of sports planning on the social and adaptive performance of university girls in Yasouj city. The statistical population of the research is 421 university girls of Yasouj city. Of these, 200 people were selected as samples. The measuring instrument was a researcher-made questionnaire. According to the research findings, there was a significant correlation of 0.62 between sports planning and social and adaptive performance of university girls in Yasouj city. There was a significant correlation of 0.47 between sports planning on increasing social and adaptive skills among college girls in Yasouj city. There was a significant correlation of 0.62 between sports planning and doing household tasks among university girls in Yasouj city. Also, there was a significant correlation of 0.60 between sports planning and self-care among college girls in Yasouj city (significance level 95%).n sports planning and self-care among college girls in Yasouj city (significance level 95%). Manuscript profile -
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27 - Predicting the intellectual capital based on spiritual intelligence, social capital and knowledge management in university students
Parenaz BanisiIntellectual capital is an intangible asset that can be considered as a source of sustainable competitive advantage. Therefore, the aim of present research was predicting the intellectual capital based on spiritual intelligence, social capital and knowledge management i MoreIntellectual capital is an intangible asset that can be considered as a source of sustainable competitive advantage. Therefore, the aim of present research was predicting the intellectual capital based on spiritual intelligence, social capital and knowledge management in university students. Design research was a descriptive from type of correlation. The population was university students of Islamic Azad University of Tehran city in 2017-18 academic years that from them 600 people selected by multistep cluster sampling method. Research tools were the questionnaire of intellectual capital (Bontis, 2001), spiritual intelligence (AbdollahZadeh & et al, 2009), social capital (Pajak, 2006) and knowledge management (Probst, 2000). Data were analyzed with using SPSS-23 software and by Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression with enter model. The results showed that spiritual intelligence, social capital and knowledge management had a positive and significant relationship with intellectual capital in university students. The prediction variables means spiritual intelligence, social capital and knowledge management significantly could explain 51/1 percent of variance of intellectual capital in university students (P<0/01). As a result, to increase the intellectual capital in university students can promote the rate of their spiritual intelligence, social capital and knowledge management via workshop. Manuscript profile -
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28 - Relationship between social support and attachment styles with psychological well-being of university students
Bahman Akbari Roghaye Doupour Saeedeh Kohansal Zeynab KarimiyanPsychological well-being effect on many aspects of life and have an important role in health and quality of life. As a result, present research aimed to determine the relationship between social support and attachment styles with psychological well-being of university s MorePsychological well-being effect on many aspects of life and have an important role in health and quality of life. As a result, present research aimed to determine the relationship between social support and attachment styles with psychological well-being of university students. This study was a cross-sectional from type of correlation. Research population was included all university students of Islamic Azad University of Rasht branch in 2016-17 academic years which from them 384 people were selected by multistep cluster sampling method. To collect data used from the questionnaire of Vaux & et al social support (1986), Collins & Read attachment styles (1990) and Ryff & Singer psychological well-being (2006). The data were analyzed by Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression with using SPSS-23. The findings showed that social support and secure attachment style have a positive and significant relationship with psychological well-being of university students and avoidance and ambivalent insecure attachment styles have a negative and significant relationship with psychological well-being of university students. Also, the variables of social support and attachment styles significantly predict 46/5 percent of psychological well-being of university students (P<0/05). Therefore, counselors and therapists to improve the psychological well-being of university students by the workshop can increase the rate of social support and secure attachment style and decrease the rate of avoidance and ambivalent insecure attachment styles. Manuscript profile -
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29 - نوشتار مبدأ اثربخشی آموزش خودشکوفایی بر رشد فردی و پایستگی تحصیلی دانشجویان دختر دانشگاه فرهنگیان آمل ۹۰ / ۵٬۰۰۰ نتایج ترجمه نتیجه ترجمه The effectiveness of self-actualization training on students' personal growth and academic persistence Daughter o
Khadijeh mossavi Shaban Heidary Seyedeh Olia EmadianThe present study was conducted with the aim of measuring the effectiveness of self-actualization training on personal growth and academic persistence of female students of Amol Farhangian University. The research method was semi-experimental with pre-test, post-test an MoreThe present study was conducted with the aim of measuring the effectiveness of self-actualization training on personal growth and academic persistence of female students of Amol Farhangian University. The research method was semi-experimental with pre-test, post-test and control-test in two experimental and control groups. From among the statistical population of the present study, a statistical sample of 30 female students (15 in the experimental group and 15 in the control group) was selected through g power software in the academic year of 1400-1401. Brannigan's self-actualization questionnaire was used to collect data, Rubicchek et al.'s questionnaire was used to measure individual growth and Martin and Marsh's academic persistence questionnaire was used to measure academic persistence. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics (repeated measurement variance analysis) were used for data analysis and the data were analyzed using SPSS software. The results showed that there is a significant difference between the average scores of the variables in the pre-test, post-test and follow-up stages, and it can also be said that the changes in these variables during the pre-test, post-test and follow-up stages were not the same in the two control and experimental groups, so we can conclude that self-actualization training has been effective on personal growth and academic persistence. Manuscript profile -
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30 - The Role of Big Five-Factors of Personality in Prediction of University Students’ Achievement Emotions
Maryam Bordbar Razieh SheikholeslamiThe purpose of this study was to investigate the role of big five factors of personality in university students’ achievement emotions (positive & negative). The sample consisted of 175 Shiraz University students that were selected through the multi-stage clust MoreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the role of big five factors of personality in university students’ achievement emotions (positive & negative). The sample consisted of 175 Shiraz University students that were selected through the multi-stage cluster random sampling. The research instruments included achievement goals questionnaire and achievement emotions questionnaire. The results of multiple regression analysis indicated that conscientiousness and openness positively predicted positive achievement emotions. Neuroticism was the positive and significant predictor of negative achievement emotions and openness was a positive and significant predictor of negative achievement emotions. In sum, this research shows that personality traits play effective role in university students’ emotional experiences in achievement settings. Manuscript profile -
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31 - Assortive Relationship Between locus of Control and Thoughts of Life and Death in the Students of the Sistan and Balouchestan University.
Sadegh Slajaghe Mahvash RaghibiThe studies related to suicide , investigate three important phenomena which include suicide thoughts , suicide action , and suicide .pick in 1991 discussed that suicide thoughts is a two factor concept , which is specified with absence of life thoughts and presence of MoreThe studies related to suicide , investigate three important phenomena which include suicide thoughts , suicide action , and suicide .pick in 1991 discussed that suicide thoughts is a two factor concept , which is specified with absence of life thoughts and presence of death thoughts . Therefore, this research has been accomplished with the objective of surveying the relation between control resource (internal – external) and life and death thoughts of the university students. The research was accomplished in Sistan and Balouchestan, in educational year 2008 -2009. 370 students (182 girls and 188 boys) were selected as statistical sample by classificatory random sampling method. After performance of control resource, life thoughts and suicide thoughts questionnaires, the data were gathered. In addition to using descriptive statistical methods such as frequency, the data were analyzed by statistical method of K square congruence. The findings demonstrated that the girls with internal control resource had higher life thoughts but they did not have lower death thoughts than girls with external control resource. Also, girls with external control resource had lower life thoughts but they did not have higher death thoughts. Boys with internal control did not have higher life thoughts and lower death thoughts, and boys with external control resource did not have lower life thoughts and higher death thoughts. Probably, one of the reasons that control resource in this research has less effects, is the power of religious and cultural beliefs. Probably, spiritual control resource can be more effective in controlling individual behaviors. Manuscript profile -
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32 - Sociological Explanation of Law-Aversion and Affecting Factors (case study of Tehran students)
Amene Sedighian BidgoliBesides the incidence and quantity of law-aversion attitudes and behaviors of university students, definitely it is a problem which necessitatesmore serious consideration. This study seeks to determine the extent of law-aversion among the study population and what socio MoreBesides the incidence and quantity of law-aversion attitudes and behaviors of university students, definitely it is a problem which necessitatesmore serious consideration. This study seeks to determine the extent of law-aversion among the study population and what sociological factors are related to law-aversion. This research using survey and questionnaire in a sample size as 400 students in Tehran universities examined the variable and affecting factors. The findings showed that the rate of law-aversion among Tehran students is medium to low. While the average of the indicators of total religiosity, feeling of relative deprivation and feeling of inequality indicate an above-average level of these indicators among students. The results indicate that the relationship between the index of total religiosity and all its dimensions with law-aversion is relatively weak and inverse; That is, as students' religiosity increases, so does their law-aversion. Regarding the variable of relative deprivation, relationships are significant only in the individual dimension of deprivation and law-aversion. In fact, the increase in the individual dimension of the feeling of relative deprivation is in line with the increase in law-aversion among students, and that the relationship between feelings of inequality and law-aversion has not been significant. Finally, in the case of contextual variables, educational attainment and younger ages were more vulnerable. The results also suggest that policies should focus mainly on lower education and younger students. Manuscript profile -
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33 - Relationship between the identity and social alienation of students of Islamic Azad University of Tabriz
Ahmad Rahro khajeh Ali Esmaeeli Mahmood Ziyaee Fard Hussein Bageri Mohammad Ali Kafayi farThe aim of this paper is to study the relationship between socialalienation and identity status of university students. Methodology of thisstudy is survey. In order to measure social alienation, Melvin Seaman’sscale including feelings of powerlessness, social anom MoreThe aim of this paper is to study the relationship between socialalienation and identity status of university students. Methodology of thisstudy is survey. In order to measure social alienation, Melvin Seaman’sscale including feelings of powerlessness, social anomie, social isolation,meaninglessness, and estrangement were used. In order to measure identitystatus EIS2-EOM Test provided by Adams and Benion (1989) was used.Statistical population of this study includes students of Tabriz IslamicAzad University. The sample includes 380 students chosen throughproportional stratified sampling method based on student’s gender andfaculty. Findings of the study show that, there is a significant correlationbetween social alienation and identity status of subjects. Average ofalienation among males is 48. 5 and females’ average is 49.3 that arestatistically meaningful. X2 Test shows that, there is a significantcorrelation between identity status and faculty that the rate of this relation(in Phi test) is 0. 38. Individuals with a strong identity base, because theyhave crossed the crisis and made commitments, are less exposed to socialalienation, use effective social skills, and have an appropriate behavior inanomic conditions. Manuscript profile -
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34 - Study Of Relationship Between Cultural Capital And Identity Formation Among Boy Preuniversity Students Of Bookan City.
Sirus Fakhraei Anvar karimianThis study offers empirical measures for the concepts of cultural capital and social identity, analyzes the relationship between various dimensions of cultural capital and how one defines himself and examines the correlation between cultural capital and salience of vari MoreThis study offers empirical measures for the concepts of cultural capital and social identity, analyzes the relationship between various dimensions of cultural capital and how one defines himself and examines the correlation between cultural capital and salience of various social Identities. The study consists of a survey research conducted among 250 preuniversity students of Bookan city. Based on the theory offered by Pierre Bourdieu cultural capital has three dimensions: subjective, objective and institutional. Social Identity includes ethnical identity, national identity, religious identity and universal identity. There isn’t a positive correlation between cultural capital and the salience of the identities. Yet, the highest degrees of correlation are with ethnic and individual and national and religious identities, while the lowest is with global Identity. Also, the correlation between the various types of social identity and institutional and subjective dimensions of cultural capital is to some extent different from that with the objective dimension. Also, There is a meaningful relationship between the subjective dimension of cultural capital and tribal and national identities; while there is no meaningful relationship between the subjective dimension of cultural capital and the international and religions identities. And there is no meaningful relationship between the international dimension of cultural capital and the international, religions, national and tribal identities. Manuscript profile -
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35 - توانایی تفکر انتقادی و عملکرد درک مطلب دانشجویان مقطع کارشناسی زبان انگلیسی
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36 - The Causal Model of Predicting Self-Regulatory Learning Strategies of Payame Noor University Students: The Role of Intelligence Beliefs, Achievement Goals and Educational Self-efficacy
Samad Abedi Bahman Saeidipour Mohammad Hassan Seif Mehran FarajollahiThe present investigation aims at examining the relationship among the Intelligence beliefs, educational self-efficacy, and achievement goals as well as their role in self-regulatory learning strategies (Cognitive and Meta Cognitive Strategies) of Payame Noor University MoreThe present investigation aims at examining the relationship among the Intelligence beliefs, educational self-efficacy, and achievement goals as well as their role in self-regulatory learning strategies (Cognitive and Meta Cognitive Strategies) of Payame Noor University students using a causal Model framework and through Path Analysis. In order to test the hypotheses, a sample of 600 students from Payame Noor University centers through multiple cluster sampling and stratified sampling were randomly selected, who answered a self-report questionnaire consisting of subscales of the intelligence beliefs (Abd-El-Fattah & Yates, 2006), achievement goals (Middleton & Midgley, 1997) and scale of educational self-efficacy and self-regulatory learning strategies taken from the Motivated Strategies for Learning questionnaire (Pintrich & De­Groot, 1990). The results indicated that the proposed causal model after revision enjoys a good fit index, and that the variables formed 34 and 30 percent of the total variance of cognitive and metacognitive strategies. In general, according to the results of this study, it was revealed that intelligence beliefs not only have a direct effect but also have an indirect impact on the students’ self-regulatory learning strategies through achievement goals and educational self-efficacy. The results indicated that students’ intelligence beliefs, especially incremental intelligence beliefs, through the mediation of achievement goals and educational self-efficacy, can be effective on the students’ self-regulatory learning strategies, and finally, on their performance. Therefore, it is essential that these beliefs be enhanced through enriching the living and learning contexts Manuscript profile -
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37 - The comparison of university students' Information-Seeking Behaviour with using Internet in Arts and science Faculties of Islamic Azad University Dezful Branch
Masoomeh Seifi Maleki Mohammad Senobari Saeed BakhtiarpoorThe aim of this study was the comparison of Information-Seeking Behaviour with using Internet in Arts and science university students and it has been done with descriptive method. Research sample consisted of 250 university students who were selected randomly between th MoreThe aim of this study was the comparison of Information-Seeking Behaviour with using Internet in Arts and science university students and it has been done with descriptive method. Research sample consisted of 250 university students who were selected randomly between the Arts and science students of Islamic Azad University Dezfoul Branch. Data needed was gathered by researcher- made questionnaire that was about Information-Seeking Behaviour. Research findings indicated that there was a significant difference between the Arts and science students about the knowledge of using email, using internet throught off line, the kind of used engines, using optimal strategies of search engines and learning how to use the internet. The results also showed that there was no significant difference between the two groups about the ability of setting up a web log, familiarity with internet addresses, the success in retrieving information, using the internet to observe movies and music and familiarity with internet resources. Manuscript profile -
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38 - مقایسه سازگاری اجتماعی دانشجویان دختر و پسر دانشگاه پیام نور شهرستان دره شهر
سمیه خدارحمی مهتاب علوی سجاد عزتیاین پژوهش با هدف مقایسه سازگاری اجتماعی دانشجویان دختر و پسر دانشگاه پیام نور شهرستان دره­شهر اجرا شد. جامعه آماری شامل کلیه دانشجویان دختر و پسر دانشگاه پیام نور که در سال92-93 مشغول به تحصیل بودند و نمونه آماری این پژوهش 100 نفر (59 دختر و 41 پسر) که به روش Moreاین پژوهش با هدف مقایسه سازگاری اجتماعی دانشجویان دختر و پسر دانشگاه پیام نور شهرستان دره­شهر اجرا شد. جامعه آماری شامل کلیه دانشجویان دختر و پسر دانشگاه پیام نور که در سال92-93 مشغول به تحصیل بودند و نمونه آماری این پژوهش 100 نفر (59 دختر و 41 پسر) که به روش نمونه­گیری تصادفی ساده انتخاب شدند برای اندازه­گیری متغیرها از پرسشنامه سازگاری فردی ـ اجتماعی کالیفرنیا استفاده شد. طرح تحقیق از نوع مقایسه­ای بود و جهت تجزیه و تحلیل داده­ها از آزمون تی برای گروه های مستقل استفاده شد که نتایج نشان داد بین سازگاری اجتماعی دانشجویان دختر و پسر از نظر آماری تفاوت معناداری وجود دارد. میانگین نمرات سازگاری اجتماعی دانشجویان دختر بیشتر از میانگین نمرات سازگاری اجتماعی دانشجویان پسر است. Manuscript profile -
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39 - A Study on the Socio – Economic Factors Involving in Acculturation of the Students: (A Case Study of the Pre - University Students in Shiraz)
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40 - Writing in EFL: Exploring students' perspectives in Syrian high school and university contexts
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41 - The Investigation of Direct and Indirect Effects of Virtual Social Networks on Students Social and Learning Outcomes
Rzgar Mohammadi Ayoub FaizyThe aim of this research was the investigation of direct and indirect effects of virtual social networks on student’s social and learning outcomes. Research method was casual-correlation. The statistical population of this research included 4500 students of Islami MoreThe aim of this research was the investigation of direct and indirect effects of virtual social networks on student’s social and learning outcomes. Research method was casual-correlation. The statistical population of this research included 4500 students of Islamic Azad University and Payame Noor University of Saqez in the 2016-17 academic year. According to the statistical population and using Krejcie & Morgan sampling table, 354 people were selected as the sample by stratified random sampling method. In order to collect research data, Yan Yu et al. virtual social networks, social and learning outcomes questionnaires were used. The questionnaire has 26 items that measure research variables included: using virtual social networks, acculturation, social acceptance, self-esteem, satisfaction of University life and performance proficiency. To assess the validity of this questionnaire, formal and content validity and to assess reliability exploratory factor analysis and coefficient of Cronbach's alpha were used. Cronbach's alpha was 0.85. Data were analyzed by Pearson correlation test and path analysis using SPSS and Amos software. The result showed that using virtual social networks has a positive and significant relationship with social outcomes and learning outcomes. Also, the results of path analysis showed that using virtual social networks does not directly affect the learning outcomes, but by mediating social outcomes has indirectly effect on the outcomes of student learning. Manuscript profile -
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42 - Investigating the effect of interdisciplinary courses in the virtual education system on knowledge production in cyberspace among students of Farhangian University
akram hafezi narges miranisargaziThe general purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of interdisciplinary courses in the virtual education system on knowledge production in cyberspace among students of Farhangian University. The present research is in terms of applied purpose and is in the MoreThe general purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of interdisciplinary courses in the virtual education system on knowledge production in cyberspace among students of Farhangian University. The present research is in terms of applied purpose and is in the category of quasi-experimental research with experimental and control groups along with pre-test and post-test. The statistical population includes all students of Farhangian University of Tehran. First, by using random sampling method among students of different fields and sections of Farhangian University in a simple random way and using online computer software, 40 people as a sample in the academic year 1401-1400 in Farhangian University of Tehran They were studying, they were elected. Research data collection tools include a researcher-made questionnaire to assess the impact of interdisciplinary courses. After data collection, data analysis was performed using spss25 software and analysis of covariance. Analysis results; It is indicated that interdisciplinary virtual education courses affect the production of knowledge in cyberspace among students of Farhangian University in terms of content integration, school and individual integration, integration of skills and processes, and integrationism. Manuscript profile -
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43 - Comparing the Amount of Faculty Members and University Students Familiarity with ICDL Skills in Islamic Azad Universities of Mazandaran
Reza Yousefi Mojtaba Rezaee RadThe purpose of present research was to compare and rank the amount of familiarity of faculty members and university students with ICDL skills in the Islamic Azad Universities of Mazandaran province. The research was a survey- descriptive and the statistical popula MoreThe purpose of present research was to compare and rank the amount of familiarity of faculty members and university students with ICDL skills in the Islamic Azad Universities of Mazandaran province. The research was a survey- descriptive and the statistical population included 2150 faculty members and 68091 students of the very large Islamic Azad branches. The statistical sample was determined by the Krejcie and Morgan table, and 327 faculty members along with 384 students were examined as a sample. To select the sample, the multi-stage clustering random sampling method was used. A researcher-made questionnaire was used for gathering the data. The Mann- Whitney U test was used to compare the amount of familiarity with information and communication technology and ICDL skills between two groups of faculty members and students. Freedman test was used to rank them. The results showed that there was a difference between the faculty members and students in all subgroups of ICDL skills, and faculty members had more familiarity with ICDL skills than the students. The results also showed a difference between the faculty members and the students in familiarity with different subgroups of ICDL skills. Manuscript profile -
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44 - Pathology of Using Information and Communication Technology among University Students
Ramezan Hassanzadeh Abbas RezaeiThe purpose of the research was to study the pathology of using information and communication technology among university students. From among the statistical population of the research including all Mazandaran province university students, 345 were selected as the samp MoreThe purpose of the research was to study the pathology of using information and communication technology among university students. From among the statistical population of the research including all Mazandaran province university students, 345 were selected as the sample of the research using simple random sampling method. The research instruments were SMS addiction and social anxiety questionnaires. Both descriptive and inferential statistical methods were used to analyze the data. The results showed that the students were addicted to SMS and suffered from social anxiety. There was significant relationship between SMS addiction and social anxiety among students. Also, there was a significant difference in the rate of SMS addiction among the different educational groups of students. Manuscript profile -
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45 - The level of students’ information literacy based on the information literacy standards for the higher education students (ACRL)
Nayyer Taraghikhah Mahboobe SadeghiPurpose: The present paper attempts to study and evaluate the real and basic information literacy of Payam-e-Noor University students in relation to their average and the rate of access to computer. Methodology: The method of this study is descriptive survey. The popul MorePurpose: The present paper attempts to study and evaluate the real and basic information literacy of Payam-e-Noor University students in relation to their average and the rate of access to computer. Methodology: The method of this study is descriptive survey. The population of this study was 300 students of Esfahan, Shahreza, and Semiroum Payam-e-Noor universities. The method of sampling was cluster sampling. Research tool is the questionnaire designed by Davarpanah and Siyamak. To analyze data, descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation and SPSS software were used. Findings: The total grade of a student with the information literacy was 87 and the point of 50% was 43.5. The total grade of the studied samples in the information literacy skills was 20.10 and the point of standard deviation was 5.62. The lowest average grade related to fifth standard was 3.49. Also, there was a meaningful relation between the first and the second standards, as well as the accessibility of students to the computer but there was no meaningful relation between the accessibility to computer with the other standards. Conclusion: The real level of students’ information literacy was lower than the half of questionnaire grades. The academic education and attendance in the university has not effect on the raise of students’ information literacy level. Manuscript profile -
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46 - The effect of parents' education level and in improving information literacy of pre-university students in public and private high schools
hasan kiani mansor tajdaran katrin poyaPurpose: The present study aimed to investigate the impact of the parents’ education on the improvement of information literacy among the pre-university students (their children) of private and public high schools located in district 2 of Tehran. Methodology: The MorePurpose: The present study aimed to investigate the impact of the parents’ education on the improvement of information literacy among the pre-university students (their children) of private and public high schools located in district 2 of Tehran. Methodology: The methodology of the research was based on library study in the literature review and theoretical literature, and survey method (descriptive and analytical) in data analysis. The data were gathered through a researcher-made questionnaire consisting of 31 closed questions and one open question. The sample size was 689 students whom were selected randomly in each cluster from 6777. 688 (99.9%) questionnaires were. In order to analyze the data, descriptive and statistical methods were used. Findings: The correlation coefficient between parents' level of education and information literacy level of students was 0.266 for fathers and 0.254 for mothers. There is a positive correlation between education level of parents, and directing students to information literacy. Conclusion: Those parents who have higher level of education and information literacy are expected to have children with higher level of information literacy. Manuscript profile -
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47 - Investigating the level of the readiness of Urmia University Students for participating in E- Learning System
Manzar Maleki Marasht Alireza Ghalaei Sayed Amin MousaviPurpose: Electronic learning is one of the best learning environments in the information era. Despite the dominance of e-learning in educational environments, learner readiness for this new environment has rarely been assessed. But according to learners including MorePurpose: Electronic learning is one of the best learning environments in the information era. Despite the dominance of e-learning in educational environments, learner readiness for this new environment has rarely been assessed. But according to learners including those who may not have experience of online learning; notice of those readiness as the most important elements of the educational system that has central role in this system is necessary in order to implement and successful performance such methods. So present study tries to investigate such necessity and is designed for Studyof Urmia University students’ readiness to participate in Electronic learning system. Methodology: research is Descriptive Survey type. We have selected 327 students from the statistical population in the second half of the academic year of 2010-2011 which were selected by Multi stage cluster sampling and through using Morgan table. Students readiness for e-learning was measured using a standard questionnaire. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used to determine questionnaire reliability. Statistical analysis used in this study is descriptive and inferential (Frequency tables, bar charts, mean and standard deviation, Single-sample chi-square test, Kruskal-Wallis and Mann- Whitney U test) and was performed by spss software. Findings : The results of this survey show that Urmia University students at the average level Prepared to participate in e- learning. Conclusion: The analysis of the research results show that there is a significant difference between preparation of undergraduate and postgraduate students to participate in e-learning. Also, the results show that there is no access to the technology and sufficient motivation in the Urmia University students to participate in e-learning. Finally, suggestions for improving students’ readiness to participate in e-learning are presented. Manuscript profile -
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48 - The Place of Family in the Political Socialization; A Case Study in Bushehr Universities
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49 - The Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness of Life Skills Training on Mental Health
Haidar Ali Hooman Kamran Ganji Ahmad Omidifarthe aim of the present research was to conduct a meta-analysis examining the effectiveness of life skills training on the mental health of school children and university students. Twenty seven Iranian studies from 2001 to 2012 comprising of 3089 participants were used i Morethe aim of the present research was to conduct a meta-analysis examining the effectiveness of life skills training on the mental health of school children and university students. Twenty seven Iranian studies from 2001 to 2012 comprising of 3089 participants were used in the meta-analysis. Data was analyzed using standardized mean difference effect size method or Cohen’s d (1988) for fixed effect model. Findings indicated that the mean of mixed-model of effect size for fixed effect model and for random effect model were significant, respectively 1.834 and 3.117(P<0.001). Since the effect sizes were heterogeneous, moderating variables were searched. The results indicated that in terms of research designs and gender there were no significant differences between effect sizes across the studies. However, in terms of age and number of life skills training there were significant differences between effect sizes across the studies. Manuscript profile -
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50 - Meaning in Life among University Students in Iran: A Qualitative Study
Hamide Mohammadinasab Fariba Zarani Leyli Panaghi Sadegh FallahThe aim of this study was to investigate the Iranian university students' perception of meaning in life. The search method was descriptive phenomenography. 40 university students aged 18-28 were selected using the volunteering sampling method and in order to collec MoreThe aim of this study was to investigate the Iranian university students' perception of meaning in life. The search method was descriptive phenomenography. 40 university students aged 18-28 were selected using the volunteering sampling method and in order to collect data focal interview was used. The 40 participants were assigned in 4 focused groups randomly. Each focused group consisted of 10 participants and three members of the research team. The three members facilitated the conversations, recorded the information, and summarized each session. The data were analyzed using the Colaizzi strategy. The process of data analysis resulted in 117 primary codes, 8 themes, and 23 sub-themes. The 8 themes included: peace and satisfaction, progress and learning, spirituality, hope, socializing, altruism, having virtues, and meaninglessness. The results showed that among the resources of meaning in life of Iranian youths in the present study, individual resources (e.g. progress and learning) were of more importance and emphasis rather than collective ones (e.g. altruism). Manuscript profile -
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51 - The Role of Achievement Goals in Prediction of Achievement Emotions: Validation of Pekrun’s Theory
Maryam Bordbar Farideh YousefiThe aim of the study was to investigate the role achievement goals play in positive and negative achievement emotions among university students. One hundred and sixty one students were selected (95 females, 66 males) from Shiraz University using the multi-stage cluster MoreThe aim of the study was to investigate the role achievement goals play in positive and negative achievement emotions among university students. One hundred and sixty one students were selected (95 females, 66 males) from Shiraz University using the multi-stage cluster random sampling. The participants completed the Aachievement Goals Questionnaire (Elliot & McGregor, 2001) and the Achievement emotions Questionnaire (Pekrun, Goetz, Titz & Perry, 2002). The results of multiple regression analysis indicated that mastery/approach goal positively and significantly predicted enjoyment, hope and pride, and negatively and significantly predicted boredom, anxiety and shame. Mastery/avoidance goal was positive and significant predictor of shame, and performance/avoidance goal was positive and significant predictor of shame, anxiety and boredom. The findings suggested that achievement goals play effective role in students’ emotional experiences across achievement settings. Manuscript profile -
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52 - Identity status and drug abuse in university students
S. Abdolvahab Samavi M. HosseinchariThe present study aimed to predict drug abuse on the basis of identity status. 160 male students of Iran Islamic Azad University, branch of Bandar Abbas completed the Persian version of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Survey Questionnaire (Oetting & Beauvaise, 1987) and the MoreThe present study aimed to predict drug abuse on the basis of identity status. 160 male students of Iran Islamic Azad University, branch of Bandar Abbas completed the Persian version of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Survey Questionnaire (Oetting & Beauvaise, 1987) and the Revised Extended Objective Measure of Ego Identity Status (Bennion & Adams, 1986) included foreclosed, diffused, achieved and moratorium identities. Multiple regression analyses indicated that the foreclosed and diffused identities were positive predictors of drug abuse. However, the achieved and moratorium identities did not predict drug abuse. Manuscript profile -
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53 - Designing a Resilience Pattern for Students of Higher Education Institutions in Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic (Based on Grounded Theory Approach)
Targol Darabi Mehdi Shariatmadari amir hossein mahmoodiThe Covid-19 pandemic has posed many challenges for students, bringing about negative impacts. Resilience has been a key factor in facing these challenges. This study was conducted to design a student resilience pattern in response to the pandemic in the target populati MoreThe Covid-19 pandemic has posed many challenges for students, bringing about negative impacts. Resilience has been a key factor in facing these challenges. This study was conducted to design a student resilience pattern in response to the pandemic in the target population of Islamic Azad Universities in the city of Tehran. A qualitative method was adopted, using the systematic grounded theory approach. Data were collected purposefully and theoretically through in-depth semi-structured interviews with 24 participants, including students, faculty members, and experts. Data were analyzed using open, axial, and selective coding in ATLAS.ti 9 Qualitative software. Findings revealed 147 codes and 36 subcategories from 10 main categories. Based on a paradigm model, the higher education students' resilient response to the Covid-19 pandemic was identified as a central phenomenon. Causal conditions were categorized into three main categories: individual (six subcategories and 26 codes), organizational (six subcategories and 31 codes), and social (four subcategories and 12 codes); contexts were classified into two main categories: internal (five subcategories and 15 codes) and external (three subcategories and 14 codes); and strategies were categorized into three main categories: prediction and prevention (two subcategories and seven codes), response and coping (four subcategories and 16 codes), and adaptation and compatibility (two subcategories and 11 codes). Consequently, consequences led to two main categories: short-term (two subcategories and seven codes) and long-term (two subcategories and eight codes). Manuscript profile -
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54 - The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Training on the Wisdom and Academic Persistence of Female Students of Amol Farhangian University
Khadijeh Mousavi Shaban Heydari , Seyedeh Olya EmadianThe present research was conducted with the aim of examining the effectiveness of mindfulness training on the wisdom and academic persistence of female students of Amol Farhangian University. The research was aplied and semi-experimental with pre-test, post-test and a c MoreThe present research was conducted with the aim of examining the effectiveness of mindfulness training on the wisdom and academic persistence of female students of Amol Farhangian University. The research was aplied and semi-experimental with pre-test, post-test and a control and an experimental group. From among the statistical population of the study, a sample of 30 female students was selected through g power software in the academic year of 2021-2022. To collect the data, the five-factor mindfulness questionnaire of Baer et al. (2006) was used. Also, Ardelt's three-dimensional wisdom questionnaire was used to measure respondents’ wisdom. Additionally, Martin and Marsh's academic persistence questionnaire was utilized to measure academic persistence. Subjects of both groups completed questionnaires in three stages: pre-test, post-test and follow-up. After the pre-test was conducted, the experimental group was subjected to the educational intervention of mindfulness skills, while no such training was given to the control group. Descriptive and inferential statistics were run for data analysis via SPSS. The results showed that there is a significant difference between the mean scores of the two groups that indicates the effectiveness of the training program. Manuscript profile -
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55 - The Role of Long-term and Short-term Orientation of Ardabil Azad University Students in the Success of E-learning
zahra najafizangir Toran Solimani Zohreh MajdThe current research was conducted with the aim of investigating the role of long-term and short-term orientation of students in electronic learning. The research method was applied in terms of objective and descriptive survey in terms of data collection. The statistica MoreThe current research was conducted with the aim of investigating the role of long-term and short-term orientation of students in electronic learning. The research method was applied in terms of objective and descriptive survey in terms of data collection. The statistical population includes all students of Ardabil Azad University in the academic year of 1400-1401. Based on Morgan's Table, 367 people were selected as a sample using simple random sampling method. The structural equation modeling was used using SPSS and Smart pls to investigate issues related to validity and reliability of variables and causal relationships between them and explanatory power. The data collection tool was a standard questionnaire, 33 closed-ended items on a Likert scale. The validity of the questionnaire was measured based on the opinion of experts, and the reliability of the research was checked and confirmed using Cronbach's alpha coefficient. The results of statistical analysis showed that system quality, information quality, and service quality have a significant effect on user satisfaction. Also, user satisfaction had a significant effect on the benefits of using the system, and long-term and short-term orientations had an effect on the benefits of using the system. Manuscript profile -
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56 - A Model for the Quality of College Life with an Emphasis on Educational Facilities
hamid mortazavi badri shahtalebi Fariba KarimiThis study adopted a qualitative approach and applied content analysis to present a model for the quality of college life emphasizing on educational facilities. Indexed articles on the quality of college life were obtained from some prestigious academic databases in edu MoreThis study adopted a qualitative approach and applied content analysis to present a model for the quality of college life emphasizing on educational facilities. Indexed articles on the quality of college life were obtained from some prestigious academic databases in education. Articles on the quality of college life published outside Iran between 1992 and 2019 and those published in national databases between 2011 and 2019, were analyzed. A survey was also performed with some faculty members selected through convenience purposive sampling. After coding and categorizing 74 initial questions, their content validity was confirmed in two ways: qualitative (the opinion of 10 experts in the field of educational management) and quantitative (testing the relevance of each item through content validity ratio (CVR). Low validity questions were removed and finally 62 items were approved. Using the Holsti coefficient, the reliability of the questionnaire was estimated to be 0.91. An inductive approach to content analysis showed that four components of research facilities, learning opportunities, assessment and educational facilities were some variables that formed the quality of college life with an emphasis on educational facilities. Given the important role that university graduates play for the society in reaching its goals, the criteria suggested in the proposed model can help decision makers improve quality of college life among students with an emphasis on educational facilities. Manuscript profile -
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57 - A Survey on Mental Health among Students in Islamic AzadUniversity Karaj Branch
Hamed Bermas Sehraneh Javadi Asayesh†AbstractThis study aimed at comparing mental health among students who are studying indifferent fields of study in Islamic Azad University (IAU) Karaj Branch. In thisdescriptive research which was a causal-comparative type of study, 330 studentswere randomly selected ou MoreAbstractThis study aimed at comparing mental health among students who are studying indifferent fields of study in Islamic Azad University (IAU) Karaj Branch. In thisdescriptive research which was a causal-comparative type of study, 330 studentswere randomly selected out of eleven faculties in IAU Karaj branch. The GeneralHealth Questionnaire (GHQ) (1997) was administered to measure the mental healthof the students. The results of MANOVA and Tukey follow-up test analysisindicated that there was a significant difference in total scales and all subscales ofgeneral health among students in all eleven faculties. Manuscript profile -
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58 - Sociological Survey of Factors Affecting the Student Political Participation in the Elections of the Tenth Majles of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Case Study Islamic Azad University of Kerman)
Mohsen Behnam pour Kamal JavanmardAbstract Political participation is considered as one of the major development indicators that in this pathway, students as a part of human capitals can have a determinant role in running the country’s affairs by their participation. The aim of this research is so MoreAbstract Political participation is considered as one of the major development indicators that in this pathway, students as a part of human capitals can have a determinant role in running the country’s affairs by their participation. The aim of this research is sociological reviewing of the effective agents on the rate of students’ political participation in the tenth Islamic Parliament elections. Research method is survey and research tool is questionnaire and statistical society of Kerman Unit Islamic Azad University students is a number of 17954 students. Sample size has been 383 people and this research has been conducted by stratified sampling method. Various agents play role in increasing political participation that Lipset, Mylbras and Goyl have mentioned them. the variables that their effect on students’ political participation has been measured are as follows: the individual intention to participate, the individual’s parents and friends intention to participate, habitat, religious beliefs and economic status that among the variables economic status and education, attitude and religious beliefs have had the highest effect. Manuscript profile
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