Validation of Lent Academic Satisfaction Scale in Iranian students

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  • Sadat, Sama PhD in Educational Psychology, Tabriz University, Tabriz, Iran.
Abstract:

The aim of this study was to validate the academic satisfaction scale in Iranian students. The present study was descriptive and validation type. The statistical population of the study included first-year high school students in District 2 of Qom in the academic year 2016-2017. 310 students selected by convenience methods and answered Academic Satisfaction Scale (ASS, Lent, et al, 2005) and Achievement Goal Orientation Questionnaire (AGO, Elliot & McGregor, 2001). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis and Pearson correlation were used to analyze the data.  The results of the factor analysis showed that this scale has one factor. Cronbachchr('39')s alpha coefficient was 0.81.  There was a significant relationship between all the components of Achievement Goal Orientation and academic satisfaction (p<0.01). Based on the results, it can be concluded that ASS in Iranian students has sufficient validity and reliability and can be used as a research tool in psychological and educational studies.

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volume 10  issue None

pages  35- 46

publication date 2021-05

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