Assessment of Social Support Effect on Selcuk University Students
Abstract
The research was planned and implemented to measure the perceived social support by the students of Selcuk University and to measure the problems of the students. 265 (168 Female, 97 Male) students studying at Selcuk University and accepting the research were included in the research. The data were collected between 7 November and 11 December 2019 using the information form containing the demographic characteristics of the students, the Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale (MSPSS) consisting of 3 subscale and 12 questions, and a 32- subscale Student Problem Questionnaire. Percentages were determined for each problem area. Considering the job anxiety experienced by students according to their gender; female students were found to be more concerned than male students. When we look at the job anxiety they experienced based on class, it is concluded that 2nd grade students are more anxious than other classes. As a result of the research, when we look at the job anxiety felt according to the faculty, it is concluded that the students of law, science and health Science students have higher anxiety. In order to reduce this anxiety of students they can be supported by establishing advice centers at universities.
Keywords
Multidimensional scale of perceived socials support , undergraduate students , problems experienced
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