LE3 .A278 1997

1997

Horvath, Peter

Acadia University

Master of Science

Masters

Psychology

Psychology

The purpose of this study was twofold: first, to undertake a comprehensive systems evaluation of the university environment, and second, to determine which aspects of the university environment predict satisfaction and achievement. One hundred and fifteen undergraduate students (mean age = 20.46) completed The College/University Environment Scale (CUES) and The College and University Classroom Environment Inventory (CUCEI). First-order and second-order factor analyses were conducted on the CUES. Reliability and validity were considered for the CUES. Mixed multiple regressions were employed to investigate psychosocial climate, teaching style, and subject matter as predictors for student satisfaction and achievement. Psychosocial climate and teaching style were found to predict satisfaction and achievement. A description of the university environment from the students' perspective and implications for future research are included.

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