Instrument to Identify the Tendency to Drop Out in Dual Studies (MISANDS)
Measures the multidimensional tendency of dual-system university students to drop out, focusing on both study-related and training-company-related factors.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Instrument to Identify the Tendency to Drop Out in Dual Studies (MISANDS) was developed by Deuer et al. (2017). It is designed to measure Tendency to drop out of university. The scale is intended for use with Dual university students and traditional university students.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 8 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Study-related tendency to drop out, Training-company-related tendency to drop out.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Study-related tendency to drop out | 1,3,5,7 | 4 |
| Training-company-related tendency to drop out | 2,4,6,8 | 4 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Yes, 2 = Rather yes, 3 = Rather no, 4 = No.
The scale includes 4 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 1 to 4. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low tendency to drop out: 1 – 2
- Moderate tendency to drop out: 2 – 3
- High tendency to drop out: 3 – 4
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's Alpha = .86 – .88.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.