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Determinants of First-Year Student Identity and Satisfaction in Higher Education: A Quantitative Case Study

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  • Chin-Siang Ang
  • Kam-Fong Lee
  • Genevieve F. Dipolog-Ubanan

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First-year undergraduates’ expectations and experience of university and student engagement variables were investigated to determine how these perceptions influence their student identity and overall course satisfaction. Data collected from 554 first-year undergraduates at a large private university were analyzed. Participants were given the adapted version of the Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education Survey to self-report their learning experience and engagement in the university community. The results showed that, in general, the students’ reasons of pursuing tertiary education were to open the door to career opportunities and skill development. Moreover, students’ views on their learning and university engagement were at the moderate level. In relation to student identity and overall student satisfaction, it is encouraging to state that their perceptions of studentship and course satisfaction were rather positive. After controlling for demographics, student engagement appeared to explain more variance in student identity, whereas students’ expectations and experience explained greater variance in students’ overall course satisfaction. Implications for practice, limitations, and recommendation of this study are addressed.

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  • Chin-Siang Ang & Kam-Fong Lee & Genevieve F. Dipolog-Ubanan, 2019. "Determinants of First-Year Student Identity and Satisfaction in Higher Education: A Quantitative Case Study," SAGE Open, , vol. 9(2), pages 21582440198, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:sagope:v:9:y:2019:i:2:p:2158244019846689
    DOI: 10.1177/2158244019846689
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    1. Felix Okechukwu Ugwuozor & Dominic U. Ngwoke, 2021. "Assessment of Young People’s Motivation for Pursuit of Higher Degree in the Field of Education: Implications for Educational Philosophy and Teacher Policy in Nigeria," SAGE Open, , vol. 11(2), pages 21582440211, May.
    2. Shuting (Alice) Sun & Chris Davison, 2023. "University Preparation Programs in Australia: International Student Perspectives," SAGE Open, , vol. 13(2), pages 21582440231, June.

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