تصورات أولياء أمور الطلبة الجامعيين بسلطنة عمان حول دور الأنشطة الطلابية في بناء شخصية الطالب الجامعي
The study aimed to explore the perceptions of parents of university students regarding the importance of student activities in building their personalities, and to understand the differences in these perceptions in light of the variables of gender and educational qualification. To achieve the study's objective, the researcher developed a scale consisting of six dimensions: development of principles and values, problem-solving, highlighting creative traits and talent development, developing workplace skills, social communication skills, and enhancing practical application of academic courses. The study adopted a descriptive approach, and the instrument was applied to a random sample of 128 parents of university students from the Omani community. The study found that parents of university students in the Sultanate of Oman have high and positive perceptions regarding the role of student activities in shaping the personality of the university student. The overall mean score for the six dimensions was 2.57. There were no statistically significant differences in the perceptions of parents of university students based on gender and educational qualification variables. The study recommended that universities capitalize on the positive perceptions of parents towards their students' development by enhancing their programs and student activities, involving parents in their implementation, and benefiting from their experiences. The study also proposed conducting further research related to student activities in universities, exploring their current status from the perspectives of students and professors, and identifying the challenges they face in achieving their objectives. (Published abstract)