Table 2 Descriptive statistics for factors and items
| Â | N | M | SD | Min | Max | Skewness | Kurtosis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Self-management | 689 | 3.35 | 0.97 | 1 | 5 | -0.04 | -0.55 |
Q1 I manage my time well | 689 | 3.02 | 1.02 | 1 | 5 | -0.28 | -0.12 |
Q3 I am organized | 676 | 3.50 | 0.85 | 1 | 5 | 0.42 | -0.81 |
Q4 I set strict timeframes | 682 | 2.71 | 1.18 | 1 | 5 | -0.07 | -0.33 |
Q5 I have good management skills | 676 | 3.55 | 0.83 | 1 | 5 | 0.00 | -0.26 |
Q6 I am methodical | 672 | 3.39 | 0.81 | 1 | 5 | -0.07 | -0.64 |
Q7 I am systematic in my learning | 687 | 3.30 | 0.95 | 1 | 5 | -0.05 | -0.98 |
Q8 I set specific times for my study | 686 | 3.11 | 1.13 | 1 | 5 | -0.56 | -0.08 |
Q9 I solve problems using a plan | 668 | 3.46 | 0.97 | 1 | 5 | -0.32 | -0.76 |
Q10 I prioritize my work | 677 | 3.47 | 1.05 | 1 | 5 | -0.88 | 0.66 |
Q11 I can be trusted to pursue my own learning | 684 | 3.97 | 0.92 | 1 | 5 | -1.73 | 2.01 |
Desire for learning | 689 | 3.95 | 0.93 | 1 | 5 | -1.43 | 2.80 |
Q14 I want to learn new information | 689 | 4.34 | 0.92 | 1 | 5 | -1.02 | 1.37 |
Q15 I enjoy learning new information | 683 | 4.21 | 0.87 | 1 | 5 | -0.81 | 0.30 |
Q16 I have a need to learn | 687 | 4.04 | 0.89 | 1 | 5 | -0.59 | -0.48 |
Q17 I enjoy a challenge | 687 | 4.00 | 0.92 | 1 | 5 | -0.34 | 0.11 |
Q18 I enjoy studying | 688 | 3.75 | 1.11 | 1 | 5 | -0.87 | 1.20 |
Q19 I critically evaluate new ideas | 687 | 3.45 | 0.90 | 1 | 5 | -0.56 | 0.41 |
Q20 I like to gather facts before I make a decision | 688 | 3.92 | 0.86 | 1 | 5 | -0.54 | -0.69 |
Q21 I like to evaluate what I do | 685 | 3.78 | 0.87 | 1 | 5 | -1.32 | 1.86 |
Q22 I am open to new ideas | 686 | 3.61 | 1.19 | 1 | 5 | -1.11 | 1.93 |
Q23 I learn from my mistakes | 684 | 4.18 | 0.92 | 1 | 5 | -0.99 | 1.21 |
Q24 I need to know why | 674 | 4.20 | 0.80 | 1 | 5 | -0.83 | -0.11 |
Self-control | 689 | 3.79 | 0.98 | 1 | 5 | -1.71 | 2.05 |
Q26 I prefer to set my own goals | 683 | 4.07 | 0.86 | 1 | 5 | -0.71 | -0.44 |
Q27 I like to make decisions for myself | 671 | 3.81 | 1.17 | 1 | 5 | -0.40 | 0.07 |
Q28 I am responsible for my own decisions/actions | 684 | 4.23 | 0.99 | 1 | 5 | -0.86 | 1.29 |
Q29 I am in control of my life | 687 | 3.77 | 1.18 | 1 | 5 | -0.67 | 0.30 |
Q30 I have high personal standards | 686 | 3.59 | 0.97 | 1 | 5 | -0.62 | 0.58 |
Q31 I prefer to set my own learning goals | 687 | 3.95 | 0.83 | 1 | 5 | -0.89 | 0.85 |
Q32 I evaluate my own performance | 684 | 3.74 | 0.90 | 1 | 5 | -0.67 | 0.07 |
Q33 I am logical | 685 | 3.81 | 0.86 | 1 | 5 | -0.27 | -0.61 |
Q34 I am responsible | 685 | 3.90 | 0.93 | 1 | 5 | -0.44 | -0.82 |
Q35 I have high personal expectations | 685 | 3.96 | 0.94 | 1 | 5 | -0.54 | 0.07 |
Q36 I am able to focus on a problem | 676 | 3.37 | 1.06 | 1 | 5 | -0.62 | -0.03 |
Q37 I am aware of my limitations | 666 | 3.55 | 1.19 | 1 | 5 | -0.54 | 0.39 |
Q38 I can find out information for myself | 673 | 3.55 | 0.95 | 1 | 5 | 0.26 | 0.24 |
Q39 I have high beliefs in my abilities | 675 | 3.79 | 1.00 | 1 | 5 | -0.61 | 2.01 |
Q40 I prefer to set my own criteria on which to evaluate my performance | 674 | 3.77 | 0.88 | 1 | 5 | -0.27 | -0.06 |
Total SDLR | 689 | 137.07 | 14.76 | 99 | 185 | Â | Â |