ERIC Number: EJ1199990
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
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Motivation, Self-Efficacy and Learning Strategies of University Students Participating in Work-Integrated Learning
Drysdale, Maureen T. B.; McBeath, Margaret
Journal of Education and Work, v31 n5-6 p478-488 2018
This study examined differences in the psychological constructs of motivation, academic self-efficacy, and learning strategies between higher education students who participated in a work-integrated learning (WIL) programme and those who did not. Undergraduate WIL (n = 1048) and non-WIL (n = 656) students in all years of study and from several academic faculties, completed the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ), which measures the constructs of motivation, academic self-efficacy and use of learning and study strategies. Results revealed that students who do not gain practical work experience while pursuing their studies have lower grade-point averages, are more likely to use shallow learning strategies, and are more extrinsically motivated compared to students who do gain work experience through a WIL programme. Differences in academic self-efficacy as a function of WIL were not found, however, significant relationships between self-efficacy, motivation, learning strategies, academic performance and anxiety did emerge. Implications and recommendation for future research are provided.
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Self Efficacy, Learning Strategies, College Students, Undergraduate Students, Questionnaires, Academic Ability, Work Experience Programs, Comparative Analysis, Study Habits, Grade Point Average, Academic Achievement, Anxiety, Foreign Countries, Correlation, Student Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire
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