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Dear Participant,

You are being invited to take part in a research study about the academic and occupational success of Caribbean and American university students. If you take part in this study, you will be one of about 250 people to do so.

The persons in charge of this study are Mr. Ian Forde, M.Sc., of the University of Trinidad and Tobago, Kerrie Wilkins, M.A. and Dr. Terence J.G. Tracey of Arizona State University, in the United States of America (USA).

By doing this study we hope to learn more about the influential factors that contribute to the academic and occupational success of Caribbean university students.

Your participation in this study will involve filling out an anonymous online survey that will take no more than 15 minutes of your time. If you decide to take part in the study, it should be because you really want to volunteer. There will be no penalty and you will not lose any benefits or rights you would normally have if you choose not to volunteer. No one on the research team will behave any differently toward you if you choose not to participate in the study. You can stop at any time during the study and still keep the benefits and rights you had before volunteering. To the best of our knowledge, the things you will be doing have no more risk of harm than you would experience in everyday life. You will not receive any payment or reward for taking part in this study.

Your responses will be anonymous, and no identifying information will be solicited. All surveys will be stored in a locked and secure file cabinet at the principal investigator’s office in 401 Payne Hall at Arizona State University. The principal investigators and an authorized doctoral student will be the only people who have access to the data. The results of this study may be used in reports, presentations, or publications only in the aggregate form. Your participation in the survey will be considered as your consent to participate in the study.

If you wish to participate in the current study, please click the ‘continue’ button below. This gives the researcher permission to use your data. It cannot be requested to be excluded at a later time.

If you have any questions concerning the research study, please contact Kerrie Wilkins at [email protected] or Ian Forde at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Terence J.G. Tracey, PhD
Professor and Faculty Head
Counseling and Counseling Psychology
School of Letters and Sciences
Arizona State University
(480) 965-6159
[email protected]

Kerrie Wilkins, M.A.
Doctoral Candidate
Counseling and Counseling Psychology
Arizona State University
480 374 1954
[email protected]
 
 
 
Questionnaire A (1 of 3)
 
 
INSTRUCTIONS: Please look at the following list of activities and respond to each TWICE. Once regarding how much you LIKE the activity and once regarding your ABILITY to do the activity. Use the scales listed below to rate your Liking and Ability.
 
 
 
LikingCompetence
Strongly dislikeStrongly like
Unable to doVery competent
12345671234567
Oversee a data analysis group
Maintain office financial records
Manage an office
Manage an electrical power station
Oversee building construction
Sculpt a statue
Drive a bus
Install electrical wiring
Give lecture to large groups
Help children with learning problems
Prepare financial reports
Seat patrons at a restaurant
Categorize different types of wildlife
Oversee a hotel
Interview people for a survey
 
 
 
Questionnaire A (2 of 3)
 
 
INSTRUCTIONS: Please look at the following list of activities and respond to each TWICE. Once regarding how much you LIKE the activity and once regarding your ABILITY to do the activity. Use the scales listed below to rate your Liking and Ability.
 
 
 
LikingCompetence
Strongly dislikeStrongly like
Unable to doVery competent
12345671234567
Study the effects of elections
Oversee sales
Teach people to dance
Teach science
Paint a portrait
Write a scientific article
Sell clothes to others
Write computer programs for business
Inspect construction sites for safety
Write a play
Carry and load containers
Keep records of stock sales
 
 
 
Questionnaire A (3 of 3)
 
 
INSTRUCTIONS: Please look at the following list of activities and respond to each TWICE. Once regarding how much you LIKE the activity and once regarding your ABILITY to do the activity. Use the scales listed below to rate your Liking and Ability.
 
 
 
LikingCompetence
Strongly dislikeStrongly like
Unable to doVery competent
12345671234567
Set up social programs
Drive a taxi
Escort people through a television studio
Draw cartoons
Analyze survey maps
Organize office records
Assemble precision optical instruments
Supervise children in a nursery
Study wildlife
Smooth wood-furniture with sandpaper
Establish a business accounting procedure
Teach others cooking
Defend people in court
 
 
 
Questionnaire B
 
 
INSTRUCTIONS: Using the scale below, indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements.
 
 
On my ideal job it is important that…
Strongly disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly agree
The job provides an opportunity for advancement.
I could give directions and instructions to others.
I could receive recognition for the work I do.
I would be looked up to by others in my company and my community.
 
 
 
Questionnaire D
 
 
INSTRUCTIONS: Using the scale below, indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements.
 
 
Since I enrolled in my current major ……
Strongly disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly agree
I enjoy the level of intellectual stimulation in my courses.
I am generally satisfied with my academic life.
I feel enthusiastic about the subject matter in my classes.
I feel satisfied with my current course of study.
I feel satisfied with my decision to major in my intended field.
I am enjoying my coursework.
I like how much I have been learning in my classes.
 
 
 
Questionnaire E
 
 
INSTRUCTIONS: Using the scale below, indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements.
 
 
At the present time, I intend to ……
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree or disagree Agree Strongly Agree
Excel in my current major.
Remain enrolled in my current major over next academic year.
Complete the upper level required courses in my major with an overall G.P.A of B or better.
Remain enrolled in my current major over the next semester.
 
 
 
Questionnaire F
 
Different people use different strengths to build their careers. No one is good at everything, each of us emphasizes some strengths more than others. Please rate how strongly you have developed each of the following abilities using the scale below.
Not strong Somewhat strong Strong Very Strong Strongest
Concerned about my career
Sticking up for my beliefs
Preparing for the future
Taking responsibility for my actions
Thinking about what my future will be like
Counting on myself
Realizing that today’s choices shape my future
Doing what’s right for me
Becoming aware of the educational and vocational choices that I must make
Keeping upbeat
Planning how to achieve my goals
Making decisions by myself
 
 
 
Questionnaire F cont'd
 
INSTRUCTIONS: Different people use different strengths to build their careers. No one is good at everything, each of us emphasizes some strengths more than others. Please rate how strongly you have developed each of the following abilities using the scale below.
Not strong Somewhat strong Strong Very Strong Strongest
Exploring my surroundings
Looking for opportunities to grow as a person
Investigating options before making a choice
Observing different ways of doing things
Probing deeply into questions I have
Becoming curious about new opportunities
Performing tasks efficiently
Taking care to do things well
Learning new skills
Working up to my ability
Overcoming obstacles
Solving problems
 
 
 
Questionnaire G
 
 
What is your ethnicity? (Please check all that apply)
 
Black (e.g. Afro-Trinidadian)
 
Indian
 
Asian (Chinese, Japanese, etc.)
 
Caucasian
 
Hispanic/Latino
 
Middle Eastern (Syrian, Lebanese, etc.)
 
Bi-Racial/Multi Racial
 
International Student

 
 
 
What is your gender?
 
Male
 
Female
 
 
 
What is your age?
   
 
 
 
What is your class standing?
First year Second year Third year Fourth year Other  
 
 
 
What is your declared academic major?
   
 
 
 
* Have you ever changed your major?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
If yes, how many times have you changed your major?
1 2 3 4 More than 5
 
 
 
What is the highest degree you plan to attain?
Bachelor’s Master’s Ph.D./Professional
 
 
 
Are you currently employed? (e.g. Part time or Full time)
Yes No
 
 
 
If yes, what is your current job?
   
 
 
 
In the space below, please write your TOP occupational choice (i.e. the job you aspire to attain upon graduating).
   
 
 
 
How certain are you of this occupational choice?
Not at all certain A little certain Somewhat certain Certain Very certain
 
 
 
What is (or was) your father's job?
   
 
 
 
What is (or was) your mother's job?
   
 
 
 
What is your father’s highest level of education achieved?
 
 
 
What is your mother’s highest level of education achieved?