Self-Discipline in the Life of University Students: A Qualitative Research

Authors : Zeynep ŞİMŞİR, Bülent DİLMAÇ

Pages : 153-171

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Publication Date : 2020-12-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Self-discipline directly or indirectly affects certain aspects of human life such as daily routines, academic achievement, career development, financial independence, health behavior, addictions, social consequences, and psychological adjustment. In this respect, self-discipline is a valuable trait that many people want to obtain or want to develop within their psychological state. The purpose of this study is to reveal self-discipline in the life of university students and to examine how it affects their lives. In the research, 2 steps were followed. In the first step, the self-discipline score of 885 university students was measured. Then, 16 students with the highest self-discipline score insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(8 people); and the lowest insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(8 people); were interviewed. As a result of the analysis of qualitative data obtained through content analysis, the following themes emerged: Life goals, ways to achieving life goals, peaceful and happy life perception, ways of reaching to a peaceful and happy life, effects of self-discipline in life, the role of self-discipline in daily life, feelings of to be self-disciplined. Research results indicate that self-discipline has made a positive contribution to students` lives in many aspects. The study sheds light on the role of self-discipline in the experience of university students’ lives.
Keywords : Self discipline, Self control, University students perceptions, Qualitative study