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Duffy, Ryan D.; Diemer, Matthew A.; Jadidian, Alex – Counseling Psychologist, 2012
The present study sought to develop and validate an instrument to measure work volition, defined as the perceived capacity to make occupational choices despite constraints, among college students. In Study 1, an exploratory factor analysis was conducted with a large and diverse sample of college students, finding a reliable scale with two factors,…
Descriptors: Locus of Control, College Students, Self Efficacy, Factor Analysis
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Shen, Jianping – Journal of Experimental Education, 1997
The factorial validity of four models of conceptualization of educational goals as a construct was studied through the confirmatory factor analysis of empirical data from 1,134 education faculty members. Results support a four-factor model, with dimensions of academic, vocational, personal, and social goals. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Career Development, College Faculty, Educational Objectives