Investigation of the Relationship between Social Connectedness Level and Just World Beliefs of Prospective Teachers

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This study determines the relationship between social connectedness level and just world belief among prospective teachers across multiple variables. A correlational survey model was used with 318 volunteer prospective teachers from visual arts and music education and physical education programs across Ankara and Gazi Universities. The General Just World Belief Scale and the Social Connectedness Scale (Turkish adaptations) were employed as data collection tools. Results show moderate general just world beliefs, low social connectedness, and no significant relationship between the two constructs.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages5

Reading Time13 min

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Contents

1. Introduction

1.1. Belief in a Just World

2. Method

3. Results

4. Discussion and Conclusion

References

Asian Journal of Education and Training Vol. 5, No. 1, 243-247, 2019 ISSN(E) 2519-5387 DOI: 10.20448/journal.522.2019.51.243.247 © 2019 by the authors; licensee Asian Online Journal Publishing Group Investigation of the Relationship between Social Connectedness Level and Just World Beliefs of Prospective Teachers Yakup Akyel 1 􀀣 Ersan Tolukan2 1Department of Basic Education, Faculty of Education, Ahi Evran University, Kirsehir, Turkey 2Department of Sports Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Yildirim Beyazit University, Ankara, Turkey (􀀣 Corresponding Author) Abstract This study aims to determine the relationship between social connectedness level and just world belief of prospective teachers in terms of various variables. This study adopted a correlational survey model. 318 volunteer prospective teachers from Department of Visual Arts and Music Education at Faculty of Fine Arts, and Department of Physical Education at Faculty of Education of Ankara and Gazi Universities participated in this study. The General Just World Belief Scale developed by Dalbert (1999) and adapted to Turkish by Göregenli (2003) and the Social Connectedness Scale developed by Lee and Robbins and adapted to Turkish by Duru (2007) were used as a data collection tool. As a result of the research, it was determined that the general just world beliefs of the prospective teachers were at a moderate level and their social connectedness was low. In addition, the general just world beliefs and social connectedness levels of the participants in the 1st and 2nd grades were significantly higher than those in the 3rd and 4th grades. There was no significant relationship between general just world beliefs and social connectedness levels of prospective teachers. Keywords: Social connectedness, Just world beliefs, University students, Prospective Teacher, Education, Sports Sciences. JEL Classification: I29 . Contribution/Acknowledgement: Both authors contributed to the conception and design of the study. Funding: This study received no specific financial support. Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interests. Transparency: The authors confirm that the manuscript is an honest, accurate, and transparent account of the study was reported; that no vital features of the study have been omitted; and that any discrepancies from the study as planned have been explained. Ethical: This study follows all ethical practices during writing. Contents 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................... 244 2. Method ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 244 3. Results .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 245 4. Discussion and Conclusion........................................................................................................................................................... 246 References ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 247 1. Introduction It is important to determine the individuals’ perceptions related to the general sense of equity belonging to the world as they will participate in active life as a young workforce in the future. The way that the individuals, who will take place in the production phase, perceive the world just can lead to determine where they locate themselves in the system. At the same time, especially in and after the adolescence period, identifying individuals'

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What is the main aim of the study?

The study aims to determine the relationship between prospective teachers’ social connectedness and just world beliefs across various variables.

How was the study designed and who participated?

A correlational survey model was used, with 318 volunteer prospective teachers from relevant education and fine arts departments at Ankara and Gazi Universities.

What scales were used to collect data?

The General Just World Belief Scale (Dalbert, adapted to Turkish by Göregenli) and the Social Connectedness Scale (Lee and Robbins, adapted to Turkish by Duru) were used.

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