Quality of Life at College

Observed variables (original)

Observed variables (first version)

Expert & respondent comments

Observed variables (final version)

Quality of college life(Nguyen et al., 2012), (Sirgy et al., 2007)

Nguyen et al. (2012)

Q.1

Considering all things, I am fully satisfied with my study in this university.

QL1. In general, how satisfied are you with your academic and social life on campus? (very dissatisfied/ very satisfied)

Adjustment specialist.

How satisfied are you with the academic environment and life in general at school?

Q.2

Studying in this university is a wonderful experience for me.

QL2. In general, how satisfied are your friends and other classmates with their academic and social life on campus? (very dissatisfied/ very satisfied)

Adjustment specialist.

How satisfied are your friends and classmates (that you know) with the academic environment and life in general at school?

Q.3

Overall, my quality of life in this university is very high.

QL3. Considering all things, how happy are you with your study at this university? (very

unhappy/very happy)

Adjustment specialist.

How happy are you with your studies at school?

Observed variables (original)

Observed variables (first version)

Expert & respondent comments

Observed variables (final version)

Sirgy et al. (2007)

Q.1

In general, how satisfied are you with the overall QCL at (College/University); that is, your academic and social life on campus?

QL4. Considering all things, how happy are your friends and other classmates with their study at this university? (very unhappy/very happy)

Adjustment specialist.

How happy are your friends and classmates (that you know) with their schoolwork?

Q.2

How satisfied are you with the overall QOL for you personally at

(College/University)?

Q.3

How satisfied, would you say, most of your friends and other classmates are with the overall QOL at (College/University)?

University of Culture and Information

Two

Three

Master's degree

Private

Student/School Student: UEH

NO

FTU

UFM

UEL

A degree in economics/business 8 will allow me to earn a good salary

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FS2

A degree in economics/business will help me achieve my career goals

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FS3

The knowledge I gain from university in the field of economics/business will help me advance.

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FS4

I believe that employers are interested in finding students from universities with a major in economics/business.

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FS5

My degree from a university in economics/business was a worthy investment.

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FS6

After graduating from high school, it is better to continue studying than to go to work right away.

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The quality of training received from the school's instructors affects the value of my degree.

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EP8

The content of each subject affects my intellectual value.

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EP9

The number of students in a class affects the value of knowledge I receive.

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EP10

The guidance I receive from my instructors impacts my intellectual worth.

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EP11

I learned new things from many subjects in the program.

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I have heard positive reviews about the school I attend.

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IM13

My school's reputation affects the value of my degree.

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IM14

The image of the school affects the value of my degree

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IM15

I believe that employers will have positive things to say about my school.

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I like to take courses in economics/business.

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EM17

I am glad that I chose the economics/business majors.

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EM18

The value of my knowledge depends on my individual efforts.

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Considering the tuition fees, I believe the school provides adequate services for the price.

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FQ20

When considering the tuition fees of the school I attend, I believe the price/quality ratio of the school is appropriate.

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FQ21

I believe my school provides quality services.

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I am happy to have friends in the same class.

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SO23

I find subjects more interesting when I have friends in my class.

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SO24

Working in groups has a positive impact on my intellectual value.

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SO25

Social activities at school make my learning more interesting.

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I always enjoy school.

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EE2

I feel excited about learning at school.

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EE3

My classroom is an interesting place.

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EE4

I am interested in studying at school.

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EE5

I feel happy at school

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I pay attention in class.

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CE7

I finished my homework on time.

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CE8

Even when I don't have an exam, I still study at home.

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CE9

I try to catch/watch shows about the things I learn/do at school.

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CE10

I read more books to understand more about the things I learn/do at school.

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CE11

When reading a book, if I don't know the meaning of a word, I will look it up to understand.

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CE12

If I don't understand what I read, I go back and read it again.

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CE13

I talk to people outside of school about what I am learning in class.

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I have many goals in my life.

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PL2

To me, everything I do is worthwhile.

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PL3

Most of what I do is important to me.

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PL4

I appreciate my activities

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PL5

I care a lot about what I do.

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PL6

I have many reasons to live

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I get obsessed with an idea/project for a short period of time but then lose interest.

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GI2

I have difficulty staying focused on projects that last more than a few months.

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GI3

I often set goals but then choose to pursue other goals.

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GI4

New projects and ideas easily distract me from the work I'm doing.

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I finish whatever I set out to do.

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PE6

I am diligent

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PE7

I am a hard worker

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PE8

Failures don't stop me

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I am able to pick up new knowledge and skills from my mentor that can be applied to my work.

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AC2

I have the ability to absorb new knowledge and skills from my instructor.

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I am able to integrate new knowledge and skills provided by the instructor with my previous knowledge.

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AC4

I am able to apply the new knowledge and skills provided by the instructor to my work.

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How satisfied are you with the academic environment and life in general at school?

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QL2

How satisfied are your friends and classmates (that you know) with the academic environment and life in general at school?

Very not

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yes

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happiness

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Very

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happiness

QL3

How happy are you with your studies at school?

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QL4

How happy are your friends and classmates (that you know) with their schoolwork?

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Full name

Unit

E-mail

Role

1

Prof. Dr. Doan Thi Hong Van

Senior Lecturer, UEH

hongvan@ueh.edu.vn

Experienced researcher

2

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Bui Thanh Trang

Dean, UEH

trangbui@ueh.edu.vn

Experienced researcher

3

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Dinh Tho

Academic Director ISB, UEH

thond@ueh.edu.vn

Experienced researcher

4

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Huu Huy Nhut

Board of Directors, UEH

nhut@ueh.edu.vn

Experienced researcher

5

Pham Thi Nha Phuong

Student Class AD005-K40

phamphuongnha97@gmail.com

Group discussion

6

Vu Hai Yen

Student Class AD002-K41

vuhaiyen997@gmail.com

Group discussion

7

Phan Bao Chau

Student of Class KM3K41

baochau.vietya@gmail.com

Group discussion

8

Nguyen Thuy Duong

Student of Class KM3K41

thuyduongnguyen12091997@gmail.com

Group discussion

9

Nguyen Dang Phuong Linh

Student of Class KM1K41

ndplinh710@gmail.com

Group discussion

10

Nguyen Ngoc Thuy Doan

Student of Class KM1K41

nguyenngocthuydoan21011997@gmail.com

Group discussion

11

Do Thi Thuy

Student Class AD05K41

thuydo.ueh@gmail.com

Group discussion

12

Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen

Student Class KI01K41

bichtuyen.ueh@gmail.com

Group discussion