Summary information

Study title

Learning Conditions and Student Orientations 1986/87

Creator

Peisert, Hansgert (Forschungsprojekt Studiensituation, Universität Konstanz)
Bundesminister für Bildung und Wissenschaft, Bonn

Study number / PID

ZA2416, Version 1.1.0 (GESIS)

10.4232/1.12501 (DOI)

Data access

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Series

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Abstract

Learning conditions and student orientation. Topics: 1. Subject of specialization and university admission: first studies or second studies; subject combination; semesters in practice; application through the ZVS {Center for Assignment of University Openings} or directly to the university; degree sought; type of high school graduation or entitlement to university admission; type of high school; attending the reformed upper level; high school graduation subjects; average grade in the final report; education before and activity after high school graduation; content connection between education or employment and subject. 2. Education choice and expectations of studies: characterization of situation before start of course of studies; types of university considered in the decision; consideration of training possibilities as alternatives to studies; motives for choice of studies; extent to which informed about selected questions of college studies; assessment of the usefulness of change of university, research practical training, studies abroad, specialization, studies beyond subject field, practical work experience outside of university, occupational education, university policy involvement, rapid conclusion of course of studies, supplemental qualification through second studies or doctorate for personal development and improvement of employment prospects; benefit of university studies; preference for studies oriented on inclination or on later occupational chances; characterization of personal major subject and demands posed. 3. Study and work habits: work technologies mastered regarding optimal learning and studying; self-assessment of ability to concentrate, personal initiative, ability to grasp new ideas, joy of discovery, critical faculty, care and exactness in work; evaluation of knowledge provided in school; participation in advance courses or bridge courses; judgement on the benefit of bridge courses; attending courses...
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Methodology

Data collection period

01/1986 - 04/1986

Country

Deutschland

Time dimension

Cross-section

Analysis unit

Not available

Universe

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Sampling procedure

Probability
Random selection

Kind of data

Not available

Data collection mode

Self-administered questionnaire: Paper
Written survey with standardized questionnaire

Access

Publisher

GESIS Data Archive for the Social Sciences

Publication year

2016

Terms of data access

A - Data and documents are released for academic research and teaching.

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