dc.rights.license | CC-BY-NC-ND | |
dc.contributor.advisor | Kester, L. | |
dc.contributor.author | Kooreman, Manou | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2022-07-29T00:01:01Z | |
dc.date.available | 2022-07-29T00:01:01Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2022 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://studenttheses.uu.nl/handle/20.500.12932/42026 | |
dc.description.abstract | This study aimed to investigate whether autonomy is a moderator in the relationship between perceived competence and self-directed learning (SDL) in firefighters when they choose additional training. Research suggested that a high degree of competence and autonomy are essential for SDL, which is a key factor influencing the ability of lifelong learning (LLL). Implementing LLL is part of the long-term plan of the fire brigade. In this study, 64 firefighters from Amsterdam-Amstelland were randomly assigned to one of three conditions either a group with one choice, a group with three choices, or a group with seven options of choice. A between-subjects design was executed to compare the degree of self-directed learning between participants of the different groups. The questionnaires that were used for this study, were from previous studies and consisted of seven items on self-directed learning, nine items on perceived competence, and seven items on autonomy. ANOVA analyses were executed. The results indicate there is a significant effect of perceived competence on SDL, no effect of autonomy on self-directed learning, a negative moderating effect of autonomy on the relation between perceived competence and learning self-directed learning, and a questionable relationship between autonomy and perceived autonomy. | |
dc.description.sponsorship | Utrecht University | |
dc.language.iso | EN | |
dc.subject | This study aimed to investigate whether autonomy is a moderator in the relationship between perceived competence and self-directed learning (SDL) in firefighters when they choose additional training. 64 firefighters from Amsterdam-Amstelland were randomly assigned to one of three conditions either a group with one choice, a group with three choices, or a group with seven options of choice. A between-subjects design was executed to compare the degree of SDLbetween participants. | |
dc.title | The Influence of Autonomy on the relation between Perceived Competence and Self-directed Learning in Firefighters | |
dc.type.content | Master Thesis | |
dc.rights.accessrights | Open Access | |
dc.subject.keywords | Self-directed Learning; Competence; Autonomy; Lifelong Learning; Self Determination Theory; Self Regulated Learning; Firefighters; Fire brigade. | |
dc.subject.courseuu | Educational Sciences | |
dc.thesis.id | 7295 | |