PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF THE MOTIVATED STRATEGIES FOR LEARNING QUESTIONNAIRE (MSLQ) AMONG ITALIAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

The Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ; Pintrich & DeGroot,1990) is one of the most\r\nused instruments to assess self-regulated learning. In Italy, the psychometric properties of the MSLQ have\r\nnot been investigated, although its frequent use. The aim of this research was to investigate MSLQ\r\npsychometric properties in an Italian high school sample (N=700; 54.1% males; Mage=14.85 years,\r\nS.D.age=0.87). Firstly, an exploratory factor analysis was conducted, resulting in a 25-item 5-factor solution.\r\nSecondly, a confirmatory factor analysis was performed to study the replicability of the factor structure\r\nobtained by EFA, providing good fit indices (c2=751.924, df=265, p=0.000; CFI=0.923, RMSEA=0.051).\r\nAlpha coefficient were computed, showing a good internal consistency. Finally, a multigroup confirmative\r\nanalyses proved the gender invariance of the instrument. The final Italian version of MSLQ comprised 25\r\nitems and showed a 5-factor solution: Self-Efficacy (8 items), Intrinsic Value (5 items), Learning Strategies\r\n(6 items), Test Anxiety (3 items) and Self-Regulation (3 items). The five original factors identified by\r\nPintrich & DeGrooth (1990) are still present in the Italian version, providing the opportunity to assess the\r\nsame constructs throughout a shorter and easier instrument. Our 25-item Italian version of MSLQ represents\r\na useful, reliable, and valid measure to assess high school student motivation and the main factors underlying\r\nthe learning processes.