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http://dx.doi.org/10.14702/JPEE.2022.085

Differences in Major Satisfaction by Gender and University Type and Analysis of University Education Service Factors Affecting Major Satisfaction  

Han, Mihee (Department of Education, Namseoul University)
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Journal of Practical Engineering Education / v.14, no.1, 2022 , pp. 85-90 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study aims to analyze the differences in major satisfaction among college students by gender and university type(public, private), and what are the college education service factors that affect major satisfaction. Using data from the Korean Children & Youth Panel Survey, a total of 1,220 students' data were analyzed using SPSS 23, and descriptive statistics, t-test, and multiple regression analysis were performed. As a result of the study, first, there was no significant difference in major satisfaction by gender or university type. Second, it was found that the service factors of university education had a significant influence on major satisfaction in the order of curriculum, educational content, student support system, and faculty and educational facilities had no significant effect on major satisfaction. Through this, in order to increase major satisfaction of college students, which is the competitiveness of the university, it is necessary to reorganize the curriculum and educational contents to improvement the quality of education and develop competence based on the needs of society and students.
Keywords
Curriculum; Educational Content; Faculty; Facilities; Student Support System; Major Satisfaction; University Education Service;
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