مستوى الأمل لدى طالبات الجامعة

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This research is intended to measure the level of hope of university female students as well as the differences in the level of hope among university female students depending on the following variables: (Study Stage – Wish to Major in a Certain Specialty - Housing – Collegiate Department - Age - the Sequence of Birth).

Moreover, statistical standards of the hope scale are evaluated in accordance with the 'Study Stage' variable.

To achieve the aims of this paper, a sample of (392) female students, representing a ratio (5.18%) of the research community, is analyzed including (165) female students in the second stage and (227) female students in the fourth stage.

The research community includes female students distributed over 10 scientific and humanitarian departments for the academic year (2011/2012).

To measure the level of hope among university female students, the researchers adapted Al-Salhi Scale (2005), which is composed of (33) items that are prepared for the students of the University of Baghdad.

The validity and reliability of the Scale are verified based on several indicators, such as the value of the reliability of the scale which is found to be (83, 0) using the Split Half method, while the analysis of variance using Cronbach's Alpha method amounts to (83.0).

Also, the Hoyt equation is used and the value is (82.0).

Consequently, the final form of the scale is (28).

After finding the final formula of the scale and analyzing the responses of the sample by means of: the T-test (for single sample and other two independent samples) as well as the Pearson correlation coefficient, the equation of Spearman – Brown, Analysis of Variance, and the T- Score, the following results are arrived at: 1.

The university female students enjoy a high level of hope.

2.

There are no statistically significant variances in the level of hope according to the variables (Study Stage, Housing, Age, and the Sequence of Birth).

3.

There are statistically significant differences in the level of hope according to the 'Wish to Major in a Certain Specialty' variable in favor of college girls who have a desire to major in a specific academic specialization field.

4.

Depending on the Collegiate Department variable, statistically significant differences in the level of hope are noticed in favor of chemistry, physics, and Athletics departments.

In light of the above-mentioned results, the researchers recommend: – That there is a dire need to urge teachers to use the methods that enhance students hope for a bright and beautiful future.

– That counseling teachers could make use of the standards of this scale in identifying students who incur a low level of hope, and providing them with consultation.