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Analysis of the Psychometric Properties of the Motivation and Strategies of Learning Questionnaire—Short Form (MSLQ-SF) in Spanish Higher Education Students

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  • Felix Zurita Ortega

    (Department of Didactics of Musical, Plastic and Corporal Expression, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain)

  • Asuncion Martinez Martinez

    (Department of Research and Diagnosis Methods in Education, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain)

  • Ramon Chacon Cuberos

    (Department of Research and Diagnosis Methods in Education, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain)

  • Jose Luis Ubago Jiménez

    (Department of Didactics of Musical, Plastic and Corporal Expression, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain)

Abstract

Background and methods: The aim of this research was to analyze the psychometric properties of the Motivation and Learning Strategies Questionnaire-Short Form (MSLQ-SF), using exploratory techniques with university students. The sample was formed by 597 participants aged between 19 and 28 years old (M = 23.04; SD = 3.71), with 156 (26.1%) being male and 441 (73.9%) being female. The exploratory factor analysis was conducted using the FACTOR program. Results: The results indicate that the questionnaire provides high reliability indexes to α = 0.70 for all included dimensions. The factor describing intrinsic orientation towards goal setting was removed following exploratory analysis, while other factors adjusted satisfactorily. All factors were correlated directly and positively ( p < 0.01). Conclusions: It can be concluded that the MSLQ-SF fulfils the validity and reliability specifications for use with university students of social sciences and health sciences.

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  • Felix Zurita Ortega & Asuncion Martinez Martinez & Ramon Chacon Cuberos & Jose Luis Ubago Jiménez, 2019. "Analysis of the Psychometric Properties of the Motivation and Strategies of Learning Questionnaire—Short Form (MSLQ-SF) in Spanish Higher Education Students," Social Sciences, MDPI, vol. 8(5), pages 1-11, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jscscx:v:8:y:2019:i:5:p:132-:d:226751
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