Cultural Diversity And Moral Behavior Among Selected University Students In Zanzibar

ABSTRACT

The study was carried out in Zanzibar Universities , Tanzania with the following

objectives: To determine the profile of respondents; to determine the level of Cultural

Diversity; to determine the level of Moral Behaviors; and to examine the relationship

between the two variables. The study utilized a descriptive survey research design, in

particular descriptive correlation. Data was collected through questionnaires and analyzed

by using Pearson's linear correlation coefficient. Two hundred four respondents

constituted the sample size. The fmdings of the study indicated that majority of

respondents (Students) were in the age range of 31-40 years with 41% and Lecturers were

in the age range of years 31-40 with 68.8%. Majority of respondents (students) were

male (59.6%) and male lectures 62.5%.Majority of the students and lectures possessed

bachelors and masters with (55.1 %) and (60.4%) respectively, In working experience

47.9% of lecturers had an experience of 5-6 years. The level of cultural diversity was

high, with an overall mean of (2.65), the level of moral behaviours is high, overall

calculated (2.80).The level of cultural diversity and level of moral behaviors are

significantly correlated (Sig value= 0.015). The researcher concluded that cultural

diversity was rated high, hence concluding that the University students highly use

different languages, beliefs, values and knowledge. Level of moral behavior was

generally rated high and this was indicated by the average mean (mean=2.80), therefore

concluding that the University students in Zanzibar are well disciplined. The researcher

recommends that the University of Zanzibar should embrace and appreciate cultural

diversity within the institution, there should be a representation of all regions of countries

in terms of cultural diversity with the senior administration staff, senior academic staff,

teaching staff and the student's body. The researcher recommended that the University of

Zanzibar in particular should support the development of policy and strategies at

individual university level that addresses elements of difference, such as gender,

disability, and ethnicity, this will help to reduce on moral degeneration among students,

the University lecturers and students should be aware of the varied cultures, behaviour,

and expectations of the different groups and sub-cultures on campus and how they

interact with each other and should be more equipped in order to manage such diversities,

the University should provide opportunities for discussions on diversity and its

challenges, this will benefit both new and continuing lecturers and students by discussing

challenges related to the multicultural academics and social space at the university.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION A

DECLARATION B 11

APPROVAL SHEET 111

DEDICATION lV

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT lV

TABLE OF CONTENTS Vl

LIST OF TABLES lX

ABSTRACT X

CHAPTER ONE 1

INTRODUCTION 1

1.1 Background of the study 1

1.1.1 Historical perspective 1

1.2.1 Conceptual perspective 2

1.1.3 Theoretical perspective 3

1.1.4 Contextual perspective 3

1.2 Statement of the problem 4

1.3 Pmpose of the study 5

1.4 Research Objectives 5

1.4.1 General Objective 5

1.4.2 Specific Objectives 5

1.5 Research Questions 5

1.6 Hypotheses 6

1.7 Scope of the study 6

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1.7.1 Geographical scope

1. 7.2 Content Scope

1.7.3 Theoretical scope

1.8 Significance of the study

1.9 Operational definition of key words

CHAPTER TWO

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.0 Introduction

2.1 Theoretical perspective

2.2 Related studies

CHAPTER THREE

METHODOLOGY

3.1 Research Design

3.2 Research population

3.4 Sample size

3.5 Sampling procedure

3. 6 Research instruments

3.7 Validity

3.9 Data Gathering Procedures

3.9 Data Analysis

3.10 Ethical Considerations

3.9 Limitations of the Study

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CHAPTER FOUR 23

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA 23

4.0 Introduction 23

CHAPTER FIVE 32

DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 32

5.0 Introduction 32

5.1 Findings 32

5.2 Conclusions 34

5.3 Recommendation 3 5

Areas for further research 35

REFERENCES 36

APPENDICES 38

APPENDIX I A TRANSMITTAL LETTER OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE

CHANCELLOR (DVC) 38

APPENDIX IB TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR THE RESPONDENTS 39

APPENDIX I C 40

APPENDIX II CLEARANCE FROM ETHICS COMMITTEE 41

APPENDIX III INFORMED CONSENT 43

APPENDIX IV A FACE SHEET: DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE

RESPONDENTS 44

APPENDIX IVB QUESTIONNAIRE TO DETERMINE LEVEL CULTURAL

DIVERSITY 45

APPENDIX IVC QUESTIONNAIRE TO DETERMINE THE LEVEL OF MORAL

BEHAVIOR 47

APPENDIX V THESIS BUDGET 48

APPENDIX VI: TIMEFRAME 49

RESEARCHE'S CURRICULUM VITAE 50