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The Factorial Validity of the Study Attitudes and Methods Scale (SAMS).
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Michael, William B.; And Others – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1985
A shortened Study Attitudes and Methods Survey (SAMS) was administered to 181 community college students. Four original factors remained in the new version: academic interest--love of learning; study anxiety; manipulation; and alienation toward authority. Academic drive--conformity and study methods were dropped, while facilitative study behaviors…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Factor Structure, Item Analysis, School Attitudes