The factor structure of the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ): new methodological approaches and evidence

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Table 8 Factor loadings and reliability of the social strategies factors

Component	Item	Factor loadings and reliability
Component	Item	15-factor specific model (Model 1A)		Specific factor of the final model		General factor of the final model
Peer learning	34	.76*	M = .81 SD = .06 α = .81 Ω = .84	.56*	M = .73 SD = .16 α = .81 Ω = .67	.39*
	45	.82*		.87*		.26*
	50	.87*		.76*		.39*
Help seeking	40	.55*	M = .71 SD = .12 α = .71 Ω = .84	.68*	M = .59 SD = .30 α = .71 Ω = .59	.16*
	58	.68*		.16*		.49*
	68	.84*		.87*		.34*
	75	.78*		.64*		.40*

M mean, SD standard deviation, α Cronbach’s alpha, Ω McDonald’s omega, * = statistical significant loadings (p < .05)