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Development And Validation of Questionnaire to Assess Factors of Student Intention to Pursue Higher Education: An Integration of the Theory of Planned Behaviour

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  • Eylia Nadiah Drahman

    (School of Foundation Studies, University of Technology Sarawak, Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia)

  • Nurul Rafeah Mohamed Yusuf

    (School of Foundation Studies, University of Technology Sarawak, Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia)

  • Davina Sharenya Chendang

    (School of Foundation Studies, University of Technology Sarawak, Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia)

  • Monie Ramba

    (School of Foundation Studies, University of Technology Sarawak, Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia)

Abstract

Understanding the factors influencing students’ intention to pursue higher education is essential for shaping effective educational policy and interventions. Guided by the Theory of Planned Behaviour, this study aimed to develop and validate a comprehensive questionnaire that integrates six key constructs, which are i) motivation, ii) self-efficacy, iii) family influence, iv) peer influence, v) financial aid and vi) role of school counsellors. A pilot study involving 75 respondents aged 18 and above was conducted, using an instrument developed from extensive literature review and expert validation. Content validity was confirmed by academic and practitioner review. Descriptive statistics showed strong educational intentions, with 84% of participants planning to further their studies. Based on the finding of the study, a correlation matrix indicated significant positive relationships between all variable and the intention to pursue higher education, with motivation (r=.781), self-efficacy (r=.633) and financial aid (r=.675) as the strongest predictors. The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin value of .846 and Bartlett’s Test Sphericity (χ² = 275.585, df = 21, p

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  • Eylia Nadiah Drahman & Nurul Rafeah Mohamed Yusuf & Davina Sharenya Chendang & Monie Ramba, 2025. "Development And Validation of Questionnaire to Assess Factors of Student Intention to Pursue Higher Education: An Integration of the Theory of Planned Behaviour," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(7), pages 3580-3592, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-7:p:3580-3592
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