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In-depth profiles of the expectations of undergraduate students commencing university

A Q methodological analysis

Datos Bibliográficos

ID4098280
AutoresKieran Balloo (0000-0002-1745-4653, University of Roehampton, autor de correspondencia)
Año2018
Volumen43
Número12
Páginas2251-2262
Fecha de publicación2018-12-02
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessNo
TipoARTICLE
RevistaStudies in Higher Education (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0307-5079 • E-ISSN: 1470-174X
EditorialInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/03075079.2017.1320373
OpenAlexW2612106279
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas7
Referencias citadas13

Research shows that undergraduate students have many expectations of their university as they commence studying. The current study utilised Q methodology to gain an in-depth understanding of these expectations by examining shared viewpoints between groups of students. First-year undergraduate psychology students ranked statements in their induction week on expectations of university regarding teaching and assessment approaches, lecturer behaviour, organisational and resources support and issues relating to student autonomy. Factor analysis of these ranks revealed three profiles of expectations that were labelled and interpreted holistically in qualitative detail: Expecting to put in the hard work and be supported by tutors, Expecting a different experience to high school and Expecting to strike a balance between university and everyday life. These profiles demonstrate that students’ expectations should not be discussed in homogeneous terms. Recommendations are made for educators in terms of understanding discrepancies between expectations and the service which will be provided

Autonomy · Higher education · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Viewpoints · Geography Education and Pedagogy · Psychology · Q Methodology Applications · Qualitative Research Methods and Applications

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Citas por año1,17
Intervalo de citas2020 - 2025 (6)
Velocidad de citaciónrecent
Altamente citadoNo
Tipos de citaNeutras: 6
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