Scale Overview
The Instrument to Identify the Tendency to Drop Out in Dual Studies (MISANDS) was developed by Deuer, Wild, Schäfer-Walkmann, Heide & Walkmann (2017). It is designed to measure Dropout tendency in dual studies. The scale is intended for use with Dual university students.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 8 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Course-related dropout tendency, Training-site-related dropout tendency.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Course-related dropout tendency |
1,3,5,7 |
4 |
| Training-site-related dropout tendency |
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.