Variable | Construct | Statements | Number of statements | Cronbach’s Alpha |
Control Factors | Financial Stress | Financial stress has negatively affected my academic performance during practical training. | 3 | 0.902 |
Managing practical work expenses has been a major source of stress. | ||||
I have had to compromise academic commitments due to financial stress. | ||||
Effective Time Management | Effective time management has allowed me to balance practical work and academic responsibilities. | 3 | 0.762 | |
Proper time management has positively impacted my academic performance during practical training. | ||||
I have found it challenging to manage time effectively between practical work and studies. | ||||
Motivation (what factors keep you going despite the financial challenges) | I feel highly motivated to perform well academically during practical training. | 5 | 0.884 | |
Motivation plays a significant role in influencing my academic performance. | ||||
Low motivation during practical work has had a negative impact on my academic performance. | ||||
Gaining practical skills for entrepreneurship | ||||
Gaining skills to be competent at the workplace |