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Students' Attitudes Towards The Implementation Of Gender Segregation In Universities Of Golestan Province. 3 2016; 7 (1) :41-48
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Background & Aim: The first principle in university is knowledge attaining. Recently, the idea of gender segregation in academic setting is suggested, so it was important to explore   the students’ perspective about gender segregation. The aim of this study was to determine the attitude of students toward the implementation of gender segregation in universities in Golestan province in 2014.

Material & Methods: This cross-sectional study conducted on 209 students of universities in Golestan province using a self-made, valid and reliable questionnaire. Data were analyzed by SPSS.18 and descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation) and inferential (Chi-square)

Results: 36.1 percent of the students had a positive attitude, and 68.4 percent had a negative attitude toward gender segregation in universities. There was no significant relationship between gender, marital status and ethnicity of students with their attitudes to the gender segregation in university (P>0.05). Both male and female students stated that “effect on education, having religion basis, and freedom of action” are the reasons for their positive attitudes toward gender segregation in universities.

Conclusion:The attitudes of students were favor toward gender segregation, however they believed that students should be involved in decision making and applying such important projects.

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Type of Study: Research | Subject: Special
Received: 2016/12/14 | Accepted: 2016/12/14 | Published: 2016/12/14

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