Engineering Student Attitudes Assessment

Definition of the 13 Attitude Measures

Student Attitude and Self-Assessment Measures and Their Definition
Student Attitude and Self-Assessment Measures	Definition	Rating Value
General Impressions of Engineering	How much a student likes engineering	1 - does not strongly like engineering 5 - strongly likes engineering
Financial Influences for Studying Engineering	Belief that engineers are paid well and that having an engineering degree helps assure carrer security	1 - does not strongly hold this belief 5 - strongly holds this belief
Perception of How Engineers Contribute to Society	Belief that engineers contribute to improving the welfare of society	1 - does not strongly hold this belief 5 - strongly holds this belief
Perception of the Work Engineers Do and The Engineering Profession	Considers engineering a respectable field and the work engineers do has a positive impact in solving the world's problems	1 - does not strongly hold this belief 5 - strongly holds this belief
Enjoyment of Math and Scoemce Courses	Preference for math and science courses over liberal arts courses	1 - does not strongly hold this preference 5 - strongly holds this preference
Engineering Perceived as Being and "Exact" Science	Belief that engineering is an exact science	1 - does not strongly hold this belief 5 - strongly holds this belief
Family Influences to Studying Engineering	Belief that parents are influencing student to study engineering	1 - does not strongly hold this belief 5 - strongly holds this belief
Confidence in Basic Engineering Knowledge and Skills	Self-assessed confidence in knowledge on calculus and physics, chemistry and in computer skills	1 - has a low confidence 5 - has a high confidence
Confidence in Communication and Computer Skills	Self-assessed confidence in writing, speaking and computer skills	1 - has a low confidence 5 - has a high confidence
Adequate Study Habits	Beliefs about the adequacy of current study habits	1 - not comfortable with study habits 5 - comfortable with study habits
Working in Groups	Preference for working in groups	1 - prefer working alone 5 - prefer working in groups
Problem Solving Abilities	Belief that one has creative thinking and problem solving abilities required for engineering	1 - does not strongly hold this belief 5 - strongly holds this belief
Engineering Compability	Belief that one has the capability traits of engineers	1 - does not strongly hold this belief 5 - strongly holds this belief