Measuring and Investigating Differences in Help-Seeking Among College Students

• In Event: Measuring SRL Processes in STEM College Courses

Abstract

The Help-Seeking Questionnaire (HSQ) was designed to measure academic help-seeking through a self-regulated learning framework. Zimmerman’s (2000) model provided the basis for our tool, measuring help-seeking within the three phases of SRL (forethought, performance, and self-reflection). The results of our exploratory factor analysis did not support the SRL phases but did support SRL constructs as they related to inclination to seek help, task interest or value, monitoring the need for help, and adaptive recording. We found that females scored higher on monitoring when to seek help. Low task interest or value were more likely to impede help seeking among female and Black students. Finally, Black students were more inclined to seek help compared to White students.

Authors

• Stephanie Greenquist-Marlett, Old Dominion University

• Linda Bol, Old Dominion University

• Courtney Hill, University of North Carolina - Charlotte

• Erin Cousins, Old Dominion University