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What 'really' affects health professions students' satisfaction with their educational experience? Implications for
Walid El Ansari1, Reza Oskrochi
1School of Health and Social Care, Oxford Brookes University, Jack Straws Lane, Marston Road, Oxford OX3 OFL, UK. walid.ansari@brookes.ac.uk
Nurse Education Today
|November 3, 2004
Summary
Educational factors significantly impact student satisfaction, while demographic characteristics do not. Key influences include module assessment strategies, class size, and academic performance, highlighting areas for improving the learning experience.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Higher Education Studies
Background:
- Student satisfaction is a critical metric for evaluating educational quality.
- Understanding factors influencing satisfaction is crucial for pedagogical improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of demographic and educational variables on student satisfaction.
- To identify specific educational factors that independently influence student learning and teaching experience satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey utilizing an 18-item questionnaire distributed to 1660 students.
- Principal component analysis to categorize survey items into four learning and teaching dimensions.
- Statistical analysis to determine the influence of 13 variables on overall and dimensional satisfaction, controlling for other factors.
Main Results:
- Demographic variables showed no significant association with student satisfaction after controlling for other factors.
- Educational variables demonstrated independent and significant effects on general and dimensional satisfaction.
- Decreased satisfaction was linked to pre-registration, full-time status, A-level entry, combined assessment strategies, larger class sizes, and lower grades.
Conclusions:
- Educational variables are more influential on student satisfaction than demographic ones.
- Findings suggest targeted interventions in curriculum design, assessment methods, and class management can enhance student satisfaction.
- Implications for both educational research and practical implementation in higher education institutions are discussed.