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Based on the research questions, the East Asian International Music Student
Inventory (EAIMSI) was developed. The EAIMSI questionnaire contained a total of 68
questions that were divided into three sections: 1) 53 questions in Likert scale format
(Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neutral, Agree, Strongly Agree) for measuring the
perceived factors influencing the program choice, academic success, and program
satisfaction level of East Asian international students: 2) 2 questions in an open-ended
format for identifying the greatest challenges encountered by East Asian international
music students attending U.S. higher education institutions, and any perceived solutions
to those challenges: and 3) 13 demographic questions including 8 multiple choice
questions and 5 open-ended questions. Each question of the EAIMSI was developed after
reviewing literature related to the research questions.
The first research question addressed the perceived factors that influenced the
program choice of East Asian international music students attending U.S. higher
education institutions. There were 18 questions concerning the program choice of East
Asian international students: (1) 4 questions addressing the reputation of the school
program, including the reputation of the curriculum or the professor (Chen, 2006; Kelly,
1988; Poock & Love, 2001; Talbot, Maier, & Rushlau, 1996), (2) 3 questions concerning
financial matters, including tuition cost, scholarships, and teaching assistantship positions
(Chen, 2006; Poock & Love, 2001; Talbot, Maier, & Rushlau, 1996), (3) 1 question
concerning the school's location (Chen, 2006; Pook & Love, 2001), (4) 3 questions
concerning influential others, such as parents, teachers, or friends (Gillespie & Hamann,
1999; Sichivitsa, 2003; Shive, 1991), (5) 3 questions concerning school policy (Chen,
2006), and (6) 4 questions concerning the perceived benefits of getting a degree from a41
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Choi, Jin Ho. Attitudes of International Music Students from East Asia toward U.S. Higher Education Institutions, dissertation, May 2009; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc9856/m1/48/: accessed April 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .