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Makale Özeti:
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The purpose of this study was twofold:
Ø to assess the construct validity of the modified Greek version of the “Scale
of Athlete Satisfaction” presented by Theodorakis and Bebetsos (2003) in
the broader academic research sector and specifically in the field of Open
and Distance Learning, and
Ø to examine if variables such as sex, age, marital status and prior
experience, influence the levels of students’ satisfaction.
Participants were 144 students (55 men and 89 women) of the Hellenic Open University
who participated in the course “Arts II: Review of the Greek Music and Dance”, between
the ages of 25 up to 67 years of age (Μage=42, SD=7.62). The scale consists of two
factors: a) personal outcome and b) leadership. Results from factor analysis provided
evidence for the construct validity of the scale developed by Theodorakis and Bebetsos
(2003). Additionally, results indicated differences between the age groups on the factor
of “personal outcome” were the youngest age group had the lowest scores among all
three and also, results indicated differences on the factor of “leadership”, were men had
higher scores than women. Overall, the study underlines the necessity of adaptation and
usage of such an instrument in order to inform and educate educators, teachers and
students about the factors that influence the learning process in combination with
personal satisfaction and leadership behavior.
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