Differences in Learning and Study Strategies between High and Low Achieving University Students: A Hong Kong study

• Published in: Educational psychology (Dorchester-on-Thames) Vol. 27; no. 5; pp. 597 - 606
• Main Author: Yip, Michael C. W.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dorchester-on-Thames Routledge 01-10-2007; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Academic achievement; Cognitive style; College Students; Comparative Analysis; Differences; Foreign Countries; High Achievement; Hong Kong; Learning Strategies; Low Achievement; Measures (Individuals); Motivation; Questionnaires; Student Attitudes; Student Motivation; Studies; Study Habits; Hong Kong; Hong Kong China; China
• ISSN: 0144-3410; 1469-5820
• DOI: 10.1080/01443410701309126

This study aims to investigate the differences between high and low academic achieving Hong Kong University students in terms of learning and study strategies. A total of 180 Hong Kong University students participated in the present study by completing a revised Chinese version of the Learning and Study Strategies Inventory. Results indicated that there were significant differences between the two groups' study strategies. The author also found that attitude and motivation were two major factors that differentiated high academic achieving students from low academic achieving students.