Table 4 Subscales and items of 32-item modified MSLQ following factor analysis of the MD and MBBS student group results (n = 554)
Item | Factor/component | Alpha (internal consistency) coefficient | Guttman split-half reliability |
|---|---|---|---|
5, 9, 10, 18, 20, 21, 26, 30, 34 | Self-orientation (SO) | .874 | .847 |
11, 16, 22, 27, 32 | Feedback seeking (FS) | .731 | .740 |
3, 8, 12, 17, 24, 25, 29 | Critical thinking (CT) | .775 | .768 |
1, 2, 6, 7, 14, 15, 19, 23, 28, 31, 33 | Self-regulation (SR) | .666 | .622 |