Evaluating the Concurrent Validity of Self-Rating Scale and Instrument for Self-Directed Learning Among Middle-Aged and Older Adult Learners
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22416152 |
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| Authors | Hui-Chuan Wei (0000-0001-7798-6152, National Chung Cheng University), Fang-Mien Liao (0000-0003-1217-9135, National Taichung University of Science and Technology, corresponding author), Guan-Liang Chen (National Chung Cheng University), Yi-Hsuan Lin (0009-0001-2647-3928, National Chung Cheng University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Publication date | 2026-06-05 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Adult Education Quarterly (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0741-7136 • E-ISSN: 1552-3047 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/07417136251393980 |
| OpenAlex | W7163673095 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 21 |
No universally accepted tool currently exists for assessing self-directed learning (SDL), and few studies have focused on validating new SDL instruments to achieve broad consensus regarding their psychometric rigor and applicability. This study examines the concurrent validity of two SDL tools: the SRSSDL_adult for middle-aged and older adults, and the SDLI for nursing students. These tools were administered to participants in Taiwanese senior learning centers, who were predominantly female (78.8%) and aged 65–74 years (45.6%), with many holding undergraduate degrees (43.8%). The highest scores were observed in “Needs assessment” (SRSSDL_adult) and “Learning motivation” (SDLI). A strong positive correlation (Pearson coefficient = 0.783, p
Concurrent validity · Correlation · Psychometrics · Test validity · Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods · Learning Styles and Cognitive Differences · Reflective Practices in Education
| Highly cited | No |
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