University Students' Views on Changing Values: A Field Study at the College of Humanities Education / Sayed Sadiq

Abstract

Selecting the research topic "University Students' Opinions on the Change of Values" carries profound significance, as it addresses a deep, detailed, and multifaceted phenomenon. This study primarily aims to explore and understand university students' attitudes and perceptions toward value transformations within contemporary society. To achieve this objective, the research is structured into two core sections: a theoretical framework that examines the concepts and dimensions of shifting values, and an empirical field study. Embracing a descriptive social survey methodology, the field investigation utilized qualitative interviews as the primary tool for data collection, conducted with a purposive sample of fifteen male and female students from the Department of History at the College of Humanities Education in Said Sadiq.

The empirical findings revealed several critical insights into the modern student mindset. The participants expressed that their core value systems are predominantly derived from three major sources: the family institution, religion, and social media platforms. Furthermore, the study indicates that the new generation exhibits a degree of fluidity and instability regarding their principles, showing a tendency to adapt and modify their values to align with personal interests and individual aspirations. This shift is accompanied by a noticeable decline in traditional values of obedience, contrasted by a significant rise in individual independence. Conversely, the university environment continues to hold a prestigious position among students, serving as a vital arena for pursuing scientific truths and fostering critical learning skills. Ultimately, the study underscores the urgent need for robust educational and social institutions—specifically families, schools, and educators—to collaborate in nurturing the upcoming generation, equipping them with high moral values integrated with modern scientific knowledge and technological literacy.