The structural study of the simple study process questionnaire

Abstract

Objective To examine whether the revised two-factor Study Process Questionnaire (SPQ-R-2) accords with four-factor model or two-dimension model in Chinese college students' learning situation. Methods Questionnaire survey was used and 1029 college students from three universities participated in the investigation were assessed with the Chinese version of (SPQ-R-2). Then correlation analysis and exploratory and Confirmatory factor analysis were conducted. Results The α coefficients of SPQ-R-2 ranged from 0.539 to 0.767. The correlation coefficients of inter-dimension ranged from -0.137 to -0.200,and the correlation coefficients of intra-dimension ranged from 0.557 to 0.918. Exploratory factor analysis using 515 samples showed SPQ-R-2 Chinese vision had four factors which could explain 45.023% variance and the loading of factors varied from 0.431 to 0.761.Confirmatory factor analysis using 514 samples indicated that the four-factor model and two-dimension model were the most fit models (χ2/df<5,RMSEA<0.08,ECVI value of approximately 1,AGFI value of approximately 0.90). Conclusion The SPQ-R-2 show good reliability and constructive validity. Four-factor model and two-dimension model have been proved free in China. The SPQ-R-2 is a reliable and valid measurement for assessing the study process of the Chinese college students. Key words: Study process; Exploratory factor analysis; Confirmatory factor analysis; College student