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Table 3 The final version of the instrument

From: Measuring social interdependence in collaborative learning: instrument development and validation

 

Items

Factor 1

(boundary)

Factor 2

(outcome)

Factor 3

(means)

1

I hope my learning group is superior to others.

0.768

−0.106

0.066

2

When there are different opinions, I would like to coordinate them.

0.742

−0.274

0.239

3

For me, it is important to maintain harmony within the group.

0.647

0.187

−0.119

4

I incorporate the advice of others when preparing a study plan.

0.625

0.127

−0.012

5

Group members should carefully summarize each other’s arguments.

0.615

−0.034

0.033

6

Discussions with other members who have different opinions will improve me.

0.589

0.267

−0.061

7

I try to share my own thoughts and materials if they are useful to other students.

0.585

0.157

0.023

8

I have respect for the others with whom I interact.

0.551

0.241

−0.038

9

It is a good idea to share the tasks for more efficient group work.

0.442

0.214

−0.02

10

I can learn important things from other students.

−0.108

0.824

0.116

11

It is a good idea for students to help one another in their studies.

0.076

0.768

−0.015

12

We learn numerous important things from one another.

0.066

0.763

0.047

13

My peers rely on my information and advice.

−0.026

0.019

0.831

14

My peers rely on my presence as well as my help and support.

0.004

0.08

0.715

15

I draw conclusions from information in group discussions.

0.094

0.091

0.553