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Construction and validation of the university academic performance rau scale

Abstract:

The structure of the University Academic Performance questionnaire is validated under the theoretical component of two dimensions: Objective and subjective elements. 556 psychology students from the city of Guadalajara, Mexico participated. Factor analysis (exploratory and confirmatory) showed that the subjective component of 20 items is made up of three dimensions (contribution in academic activities, dedication to study and lack of organization of teaching resources) and the objective component of six items is composed of two dimensions (grade point average and study activities). The adjustment indices of the confirmatory factor analysis were within the parameters and Cronbach's alpha reliability in the subjective scale was acceptable in two of three factors (F1 α=.792; F2 α=.774) and moderate in F3 (α=.542). The possible use and implications of the instrument in the educational field are discussed in the light of other research.