Personality Differences between Online and Face-to-Face Students.

MacGregor, Cynthia J.

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ERIC Number: EJ655031

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Publication Date: 2002

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Personality Differences between Online and Face-to-Face Students.

MacGregor, Cynthia J.

Journal of Continuing Higher Education, v50 n3 p14-23 Fall 2002

Online (n=40) and face-to-face (n=60) adult learners completed the 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire and a survey of class experience. Online students rated themselves as more introverted, serious, and shy; less independent; and more tough minded. Results showed how personality characteristics may be a factor in predicting attrition from online courses. (Contains 32 references.) (SK)

Descriptors: Adult Students, Conventional Instruction, Online Courses, Personality Traits, Prediction, Student Attrition

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire

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