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Dear Participant,

Thank you for your interest in participating in this study. I am a Professor in the Department of Counseling Psychology in the School of Letters and Sciences at Arizona State University (ASU) in the United States collaborating with Ms. Marina Ramkissoon at the University of the West Indies, Mona. We are conducting a research study to examine the extent to which the match between a Caribbean student’s interest and his or her academic major contributes to their academic success.

Your participation in this study is voluntary and there are no right or wrong answers to any questions on the survey. 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. This survey will take no more than 20 minutes of your time. You must be 18 or older to participate.
Even though there are no direct benefits for participating in the study, your participation will provide valuable information that may help university administrators, academic advisors, and career counselors improve students’ academic experiences and satisfaction and ultimately their persistence to graduation.

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 aggregative form. Your participation in the survey will be considered as your consent to participate in the study.

If you have any questions concerning the research study, please contact Kerrie Wilkins at [email protected]. For independent advice on your rights as a research participant please contact Professor Horace Fletcher, Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, Mona, Kgn 7 (Tel: (876) 927-1297, e-mail: [email protected]).Thank you for your cooperation.

Please click the “continue” button below if you agree to participate in the current study.

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]

Marina Ramkissoon, M.A.
Lecturer
Department of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work
UWI, Mona
876-970-6341
[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
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Sculpt a statue
Prepare financial reports
Oversee building construction
Oversee a data analysis group
Oversee a hotel
Help children with learning problems
Seat patrons at a restaurant
Interview people for a survey
Install electrical wiring
Categorize different types of wildlife
Maintain office financial records
Drive a bus
Give lecture to large groups
Manage an electrical power station
Manage an office
 
 
 
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
Write a scientific article
Inspect construction sites for safety
Write a play
Teach people to dance
Carry and load containers
Sell clothes to others
Oversee sales
Teach science
Paint a portrait
Keep records of stock sales
Study the effects of elections
Write computer programs for business
 
 
 
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
Draw cartoons
Assemble precision optical instruments
Study wildlife
Defend people in court
Organize office records
Escort people through a television studio
Smooth wood-furniture with sandpaper
Teach others cooking
Drive a taxi
Supervise children in a nursery
Analyze survey maps
Establish a business accounting procedure
 
 
 
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 am generally satisfied with my academic life.
I feel enthusiastic about the subject matter in my classes.
I like how much I have been learning in my classes.
I feel satisfied with my decision to major in my intended field.
I am enjoying my coursework.
I feel satisfied with my current course of study.
I enjoy the level of intellectual stimulation in my courses.
 
 
 
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.
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 next academic year.
Remain enrolled in my current major over the next semester.
 
 
 
Questionnaire F
 
 
What is your ethnicity? (Please check all that apply)
 
Black (e.g. Afro-Jamaican)
 
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?