This is one of those studies I wish had been more broad; it "was conducted in one South African higher education institution (and) the sample was composed mainly of African women." So obviously, "the findings cannot be generalized." That would include the finding that "learners who... identified as a particular gender exhibited a greater success-oriented attitude." I do wonder how this was established. The study also found influences for high school English grades, proximity to a library, number of modules taken, and financial support for dependents. The authors then go on to generalize, "ALSD is influenced by socio-demographic factors such as culture, gender, and socio-economic environment." I do think this is true, but would be hard-pressed to see any support for this in this study. Image: Zhao.
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