%0 Journal Article
%T Analysis of the Psychometric Properties of the Motivation and Strategies of Learning Questionnaire¡ªShort Form (MSLQ-SF) in Spanish Higher Education Students
%A Asuncion Martinez Martinez
%A Felix Zurita Ortega
%A Jose Luis Ubago Jim¨¦nez
%A Ramon Chacon Cuberos
%J -
%D 2019
%R https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci8050132
%X 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 ¦Á = 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. View Full-Tex
%K learning
%K motivation
%K higher education
%K students
%U https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/8/5/132