TABLE 1.
Measurement instruments.
| Construct | k | Items | M (SD) | Q1 | Md | Q3 | α |
| Demands | 3 | General study ability; general ability to learn; general academic ability | 4.09 (0.67) | 3.67 | 4.00 | 4.67 | 0.82 |
| Abilities | 3 | General study ability; general ability to learn; general academic ability | 3.81 (0.65) | 3.33 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 0.79 |
| Direct fit | 4 | The fit between my personal skills and the requirements of my studies is very good. | 3.80 (0.74) | 3.25 | 4.00 | 4.25 | 0.89 |
| Study satisfaction | 3 | I enjoy what I study; I am satisfied with my current choice of studies; I find my studies interesting | 4.11 (0.78) | 3.67 | 4.33 | 4.67 | 0.85 |
| Intent to leave | 3 | If I had a good alternative, I would quit my studies; I have considered to drop out; If things keep going the way they are, I’m pretty sure I’ll quit my studies | 1.77 (0.96) | 1.00 | 1.33 | 2.33 | 0.76 |
| Grades | 4 | Mean of the last four grades | 2.07 (0.69) | 1.50 | 2.00 | 2.50 | 0.65 |
k, number of items per scale; M, Mean; SD, Standard Deviation; Q1, Lower quartile; Md, Median; Q3, Upper quartile; α, Cronbach’s alpha. All items were administered in German language.