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Developing a student development index: an evidence from Malaysia


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Abdullah, Zulhamri and Tai, Lit Cheng and Sheikh Sagoff, Syed Agil (2014) Developing a student development index: an evidence from Malaysia. Global Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 3 (2). pp. 71-79. ISSN 2319-8834

Abstract

The study aims to develop a measure on students development in the higher educational institutions. The conceptual framework of student development is based on Bandura’s self-efficacy and Chickering’s seven vectors. Thus, this study focuses on students’ identity development, primarily on seven vectors of development, which are to develop competence, emotions, interdependence, and maturity in interpersonal relationship, self-identity, purpose, and integrity. A quantitative survey approach is employed in this study among university students in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. 479 usable responses are valid to be analysed. The sampling frame is from university’s database provided by the Academic Department 2013. The findings shows there are positive relationships between self-efficacy and Chickering’s seven vectors. Self-efficacy is also positively correlated with student satisfaction and institutional image. This study contributes to both of theoretical and practical implications on the university’s student development.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Modern Language and Communication
Publisher: Global Institute for Research & Education
Keywords: Student development; Graduate employability; Soft skills
Depositing User: Nabilah Mustapa
Date Deposited: 19 Jun 2015 12:01
Last Modified: 24 Aug 2015 07:39
URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/37044
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