Analysis of variance of SELES and DELES subscales (n = 151; bootstrapped sample of 1000)_
| Sum of squares | df | Mean square | F | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELES subscales | |||||
| Psychological motivation | .544 | 1 | .544 | .700 | .404 |
| Peer collaboration | 7.768 | 1 | 7.768 | 10.761 | .001 |
| Cognitive problem solving | .575 | 1 | .575 | 1.139 | .288 |
| Interactions with instructors | 3.987 | 1 | 3.987 | 5.061 | .026 |
| Community support | 1.094 | 1 | 1.094 | 1.406 | .238 |
| Learning management | .560 | 1 | .560 | .923 | .338 |
| DELES subscales | |||||
| Instructor support | .555 | 1 | .555 | 1.135 | .288 |
| Student interaction and collaboration | 4.846 | 1 | 4.846 | 8.897 | .003 |
| Personal relevance | .011 | 1 | .011 | .020 | .888 |
| Authentic learning | 2.640 | 1 | 2.640 | 5.060 | .026 |
| Active learning | 2.458 | 1 | 2.458 | 6.272 | .013 |
| Student autonomy | 1.370 | 1 | 1.370 | 2.972 | .087 |
| Enjoyment | .018 | 1 | .018 | .016 | .900 |
SELES and DELES comparative mean scores for first-year (n = 39) and senior year (n = 112) occupational therapy students_
| First-year students Mean | SD | Senior students Mean | SD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELES subscales | ||||
| Psychological motivation | 3.04 | ±0.89 | 2.90 | ±0.88 |
| Peer collaboration | 2.73 | ±0.76 | 3.24 | ±0.88 |
| Cognitive problem solving | 3.22 | ±0.74 | 3.36 | ±0.70 |
| Interactions with instructors | 2.92 | ±0.91 | 2.58 | ±0.88 |
| Community support | 2.74 | ±0.84 | 2.91 | ±0.89 |
| Learning management | 3.39 | ±0.70 | 3.25 | ±0.80 |
| DELES subscales | ||||
| Instructor support | 4.02 | ±0.53 | 3.90 | ±0.75 |
| Student interaction and | 3.18 | 3.62 | ±0.70 | |
| collaboration | ±0.84 | |||
| Personal relevance | 3.55 | ±0.79 | 3.57 | ±0.73 |
| Authentic learning | 3.45 | ±0.76 | 3.75 | ±0.71 |
| Active learning | 3.58 | ±0.64 | 3.88 | ±0.63 |
| Student autonomy | 3.88 | ±0.62 | 4.10 | ±0.70 |
| Enjoyment | 2.64 | ±1.06 | 2.62 | ±1.07 |
Demographic data (n = 151)_
| Frequency | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| University | ||
| University of Canberra | 13 | 8.6 |
| Monash University | 138 | 91.4 |
| Year level | ||
| First-year undergraduate | 39 | 25.8 |
| Second-year undergraduate | 35 | 23.2 |
| Third-year undergraduate | 51 | 33.8 |
| Fourth-year undergraduate | 26 | 17.2 |
| Enrolment status | ||
| Full-time | 145 | 96.0 |
| Part-time | 6 | 4.0 |
| Age | ||
| 17–19 years | 35 | 23.2 |
| 20–24 years | 100 | 66.2 |
| 25–29 years | 7 | 4.6 |
| 30–34 years | 2 | 1.3 |
| 35–39 years | 6 | 4.0 |
| 40 years or older | 1 | 0.7 |
| Gender | ||
| Female | 122 | 80.8 |
| Male | 28 | 18.5 |
| Prefer not to say | 1 | 0.7 |
| English as first language | ||
| Yes | 112 | 74.2 |
| No | 39 | 25.8 |
| Student status | ||
| International student | 38 | 25.2 |
| Domestic student | 113 | 74.8 |