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Exploring Culture of Learning Using Hofstede’s Dimensions: Malaysia Versus China

Table 7: Survey items in dimension 1

QuestionNumber Question FactorLoading
2 “How important is it for you to have enough free time at school for your personal/home life?” 0.559
4 “How important is it to have professors you respect?” 0.580
6 “How important is it to get noticed when you do good work?” 0.572
7 “How important is it for your college major (area of study) to be respected by your family and friends?” 0.553
8 “How important is it for your college major (area of study) to get you a stable job?” 0.500
9 “How important is it to help your family and friends when they need something?” 0.594
10 “How important is it for you to be careful with money and not spend more than you need to?” 0.515
12 “Imagine your perfect job. How important would it be for you to have chances to be promoted?” 0.595
13 “How important is it for you to have enough free time for having fun?” 0.626
14 “Imagine your perfect job. How important would it be for you to live in an area you like?” 0.623
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