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Item The Status of Psychological and Physical Concerns on Utility of English Medium Undergraduates(5th National Conference on Applied Social Statistics (NRCASS) - 2019, Department of Social Statistics, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019) Serasinghe, K.H.; Galagama, I.K.; Gunathilaka, S.N.English being recognized as one of foremost communicational tool in various countries and it is most acceptable and popular language other than any other languages. According to Alfitri (2012) 375 million people use English as their first language and 750 million people use English as their second language. English play a major roll within individual lives and as a result of that, utility of English became a major part in each individuals. In academic field English language became prominent language in both staff and undergraduates and leading language of instruction in most of higher education institutions i.e. universities. The main objective of the research was to identify what are the major psychological and physical obstacles face by English medium student within the University premise and as specific objective to examine how demographic nature of student’s influence on their continuation of study in English medium. The research has carried out using both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Purposive random sampling method being applied to collect primary data. The sample was consisted with 100 undergraduates under the department of Philosophy, University of Kelaniya. The collected qualitative data through questionnaire has being analysed using SPSS version 22 manually to draw up descriptive statistics. The research has found that, among the total sample 14% of the students face physical difficulties such as body shivering, drowsiness, suffocating, fast heartbeat, and swatting while 32% of students indicated mentally stressed such as feeling uneasy, confuse, shy, sleepy and anger. Therefore, it can be concluding as English become provocative language among the English medium undergraduates and that has been caused by psychological, physiological and demographic factors as well.Item Importance of Engineering Ethics in Business Environment- With Reference to Views of Engineering Students(International Conference on Applied Social Statistics (ICASS) - 2019, Department of Social Statistics, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019) Wijesinghe, D.P.S.; Jayawardane, V.P.T.Professional engineers have a huge responsibility towards the general public and employers. Engineering Ethics guide and remind professional engineers regarding their responsibilities. However, most of the engineers have to work in business environments irrespective of their technical disciplines. Therefore, every day in their professional life engineers have to deal with ethically difficult situations in business activities. Expertise in engineering, Business Management and Engineering Ethics is highly required for professional engineers in order to discharge their services in a sustainable manner. However, existing literature reveals that majority of engineering undergraduates from most of the countries are having less interest and attention towards non-technical subjects like Engineering Ethics. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to identify the perception of Sri Lankan engineering students on Engineering EthicsItem The Problems faced by undergraduates when using the university library system (with special reference to University of Kelaniya)(4th National Research Conference on Applied Social Statistics, Social Statistics Students’ Association, Department of Social Statistics, Faculty of Social Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018) Thilakarathna, D.The library is the store of the knowledge. Every educational institution like schools, universities has a library. Is there an increase of using library with the language literacy? is the research problem. Therefore, main focus of this study is to examine the aims of using the library of students and whether they are successful for the students. In this study, 100 students were selected that include 25 students from each faculty of Social Sciences, Humanities, Sciences and Commerce and Management. This survey is based on the clustered sampling method and the data analysis has done using the SPSS software. According to the findings, most students largely use the library only for their educational tasks. 61% of the undergraduates have expressed that the time period given by the library is not enough for their educational tasks and 39% of the undergraduates are agree with the existing time period of the books. 62% of the undergraduates are combined with the language literacy and some of students are unable to engage with the language literacy. 51% of the undergraduates are agree with the support given by the non-academic staff while 49% of the undergraduates did not satisfy with it. According to the Chi square analysis method, gender does not effect on efficiency of using the library. Most students select books depending on the language literacy. Thereby, the study provides strategic suggestions for university libraries to improve on their own university library system, by developing the infrastructure of the library. Then library will be able to increase the usage of the libraryItem Factors affecting on savings behavior of undergraduates (special reference to the undergraduate of University of Kelaniya)(4th National Research Conference on Applied Social Statistics, Social Statistics Students’ Association, Department of Social Statistics, Faculty of Social Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018) Senapala, K.A.D.L.Y.M.Savings are one of the major factors affecting towards a successful journey of the country. By the year of 2017, increase in the gross domestic product is recorded as 29.3% in Sri Lanka. There are so many researches about savings based on household and employees. But the number of researches which are done on university students’ savings, is low. This research objective is to investigate the factors affecting the savings behavior of undergraduates based on the University of Kelaniya. Primary data was collected using 100 questionnaires from undergraduates at the University of Kelaniya. The sample was selected based on a step sampling method. Primary data collected on the basis of questionnaires and secondary data which were collected from the Central Bank Report and the Internet. SPSS and Excel are used as software for organize to data. Data analyzed as mean, median, variance, factor analysis and chi square test. Data representations were performed using charts and tables. According to the information provided by the research, 74% of the sample will be spend on savings and 81% of the students will save money by Self Control. 35.4% of students spend on savings in preferences of their parents and 16.9% decided to stay on their experiences. The research reveals that savings are depended on gender, the source of income and the average monthly income. 91% of the sample is already experiencing the benefits of savings and a 99% recognizes that a strong future requires savings. Finally, the conclusion of this research is savings of undergraduate is depending on experience and attitudes of undergraduate not only undergraduate incomeItem The study on Internet information searching and retrieval: with reference to management undergraduate students in University of Kelaniya(4th National Research Conference on Applied Social Statistics, Social Statistics Students’ Association, Department of Social Statistics, Faculty of Social Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018) Dharamarathne, B.A.N.D.The internet is a network of global exchanges including private, public, business, academic and government networks and the internet is a collection of Computer networks connected to each other and share information interactively. At present, most of students in universities use Internet their educational information needs. However, as informed by literature, students face difficulties when they use Internet technology for information searching and retrieving particular information. This study used survey research method. This study selected 100 final year undergraduate from the Faculty of Management as a study sample. Quantitative data is collected through a structured Questionnaire while Qualitative data were collected through interviews. Secondary data was also used in this study. Collected data were analyzed by using MS Excel.This study found number of issues which are faced by undergraduates when they search and retrieve information in the internet. It way mainly idenify that students have lack of technical skills. It is recommended that more awareness programmes and hand on trainings should be arranged for the faculties identifiedItem Variation of Anxieties among the Arts Undergraduates in Using the Library of University of Peradeniya(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Alahakoon, C.N.K.The study aims to find out the levels of anxieties relating to find information in the library among the Arts undergraduates in the University of Peradeniya. A survey research method wasappliedand 10% from 2nd – 4th year undergraduates in the Faculty of Arts of University of Peradeniya was selected. The sample was 208 and data was collected in July to September, 2015 by using a close ended questionnaire. Statistical Package for Social Sciences was used to analyses the data and mean was used to interpret the results of the study. The analysis indicated that all surveyed students are in moderate level of use of information resources in the library. Relating to the difficulties having with use of information resources, third and final years have indicated 38.22 and 38.08 mean level respectively but it is less than the 2nd years mean level. About the use of computer and the internet indicated that 2nd year undergraduates have 30.3 mean level and other are less than that. The difficulties having with library was also measured and it was indicated that all the students who are in the three studying years are in moderate level of anxiety. Out of 55 maximum level, these were indicated 33 mean level. Anxiety regarding the searching for information, second and third years was bit high than the fourth year students and out of 35 maximum level, these two years are in 20.27 and 20.37 respectively. The significant indication was that all these three years are in moderate level for technical barriers (17.99). With regard to topic identification, the second years indicated bit high value than 3rd and 4th years that is 13.25. In conclusion it can be stated that although there is a library orientation program for students, they are still having moderate level of difficulties in using library and when seeking information inside the library. Therefore, library services, awareness, hands on exposures should be increased to minimize their anxiety level in all sort of information seeking and it will increase the use of all kind of information resources in the library.Item Sri Lankan Undergraduates’ E- Learning Experiences on the Aspects of Technical, Social and Pedagogy(Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Amarathunga, P.A.B.H.; Pathiratne, S.Educationalists argue that e-learning would shift towards a model of undergraduate-centered learning. The accentuation is on e-learning through an active gregarious process rather than a passive process of erudition acquisition. The present research tries to examine the experience of the Undergraduate students of sri Lanka towards e learning. Based on the experience in a government university, this was predicated on three aspects, namely technical, Social and pedagogy. The research uses explanatory methodology that comprised the assembly of quantitative and qualitative data. Both questionnaires and interviews were used for collect data. A total of 46 undergraduates who were in the second year of their respective courses were selected for this research using random sampling technique. The findings designated that undergraduates’ views were positive towards the technical aspects of e-learning predicated on technology and implements utilized in the e-learning environment, pedagogical aspects of collaborative learning approach involved, and their gregarious roles in the e-learning environment. This research has shown that e-learning can be efficacious in distributing positive outcomes for learning. The implements utilized in e-learning environment have particular constrictions and these must be considered in the design of e-cognition activities. The research additionally showed that e-learning can be efficacious in facilitating online collaboration. However, the e-learning activities goals must be premeditated to stand-in online collaborations and to promote learners’ online collaboration for learning. The research revealed positive outcomes for learning were cognate to learner’s participation transformation in e-learning in developing understandings and gaining expertise; in developing responsibility for their own and others’ learning; and in developing positive postures, confidence and gratification in the course.Item A Study of Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Academic Anxiety Amongst Sri Lankan Undergraduates(Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Pathiratne, S.; Amarathunga, P.A.B.H.It is important to study the emotional Intelligence level of individual and how this emotional Intelligence on play a paramount role to surmount high academic anxiety. A moderate level of academic anxiety in Undergraduates incentivizes them to work strenuously and provides them with its positive consequences But elevated academic anxiety can weaken learners’ performance in several ways. It affects their phrenic process that leads to breakdown in their cognition process. The present study. first of its kind in the country, was conducted to ascertain the Relationship between emotional Intelligence and academic anxiety amongst Sri Lankan Undergraduates. Descriptive survey method is used to ascertain the relationship between emotional Intelligence and academic anxiety In the present study, 200 final year Undergraduates (100 Males & 100 Females) from the western province of Sri Lanka were being taken through random Sampling Method. Descriptive survey method was used to find out the relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Academic Anxiety. Emotional Intelligence Inventory (Mangal, S.K. & Mangal, S.) and Academic Anxiety Scale for Children (Singh, A.K. & Gupta A.S.) were utilized as data collection tools of the present research. Mean, Standard Deviation, T-test and product moment correlation were utilized as statistical techniques. Results denote that there is no significant correlation between Emotional intelligence and Academic Anxiety of the Undergraduates as whole and also no significant difference exists between Emotional intelligence of male and female undergraduates. The findings will help psychologists, parents, college, guidance workers and counselors and also for educational administrators.Item An Inferential Study of the Impact of Gender on Intimate Partner Violence among Undergraduates (With references to University of Kelaniya)(Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2015) Hettige, N.Intimate partner violence (IPV) is considered a public health problem with physical, sexual and psychological consequences. The present study examined the prevalence of various forms of intimate partner violence among undergraduates at University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Moreover, this report mainly examined the impact of biological gender differences on intimate partner violence victimization considering different forms of intimate partner violence, likewise, physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse and verbal abuse. Present study aims to describe the Gender Impact on prevalence of IPV among romantic Heterosexual partners studying in Social Sciences Faculty of University of Kelaniya. A pre-tested self- administered questionnaire on physical, sexual, psychological, and verbal abuse was given to 30 consenting undergraduates‟ couples, who are involved in heterosexual romantic relationship with the same partner for at least 06 months. Confidentiality of responses was assured and adequate privacy was provided for the questionnaires to be completed. Furthermore, the impact of gender on Intimate Partner Violence was analyzed using independent t-test and prevalence of victimization was ranked using mean averages. Majority of the 60(100%) participants were reported some form of violence victimization by their partner. Prevalence of abuse reported was psychological abuse 29.65%, verbal abuse 24.04%, physical abuse 23.34% and sexual abuse 22.95%. Although, from the analysis of the study it was shown that there is a high level of psychological abuse victimization as well as verbal abuse victimization among women than men which was appropriate in Sri Lankan environment. Conversely, there was no significant impact between gender and physical abuse or sexual abuse victimization within the Sri Lankan context. However, there was a significant difference in the level of IPV between males & female. Conclusion, Psychological, verbal and minor physical & sexual violence victimization is common in opposite-sex romantic relationships during early-adulthood. The sex-specific associations between socio-demographic characteristics like Gender and patterns of intimate partner violence victimization underscore the importance of pursuing longitudinal, theory- driven investigations of the characteristics and developmental histories of both partners in a couple to advance understanding of this public health problem. And as an advantage it will help undergraduates to improve their self-esteem and self-growth. Moreover mutual understanding between couples will enhance their healthy partner relationship bonds.Item Students’ Assessment: Contrasting Perspectives of the Undergraduates and their Lecturers(University of Kelaniya, 2005) Wijesundera, S.Student enrolment in undergraduate education in Sri Lanka has increased gradually over the past few decades. At present, the student population of universities represents diverse background characteristics such as gender, ethnicity, social class, culture, ability, second language competency, and aspirations. University curricula and assessment processes are designed and implemented in ways, which do not necessarily pay much attention to the variations in these characteristics. These variations can play a major role in what is learned by the students and the way they respond to the academic demands of the undergraduate courses. Therefore, it is attempted to study the experiences of students in some detail. In this paper, the findings of the first phase of data collection of the above mentioned longitudinal qualitative study, which spans over a 2-3 year period, is discussed. Particular questions addressed here are, how do the undergraduates and their lecturers interpret assessment, how do they act on their interpretations and what effects assessment process make on student learning? In this first phase, I have observed teaching and learning of three whole modules taught in the second year, interviewed the lecturers and the students, collected journal entries made by a small sample of students over a period of about one month. In addition, I have analysed a sample of assignments, examination grades of the students and feedback comments made by the lecturers who taught the particular modules. The analysis of data reveals that the students and the lecturers hold contrasting views about the goals, processes and effects of assessment. Students’ responses to the assessment demands vary according to socio-cultural factors, previous experiences and personality factors. Assessment can be used as a powerful tool for student learning. However, when it is used only for grading and selection, it becomes counter productive.