The perceived value of higher education: the voice of Chinese students |
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Authors: | Lai Linda S L To W M Lung Jane W Y Lai T M |
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Institution: | (1) School of Business, Macao Polytechnic Institute, Rua de Luis Gonzaga Gomes, Macao SAR, People’s Republic of China |
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Abstract: | This paper describes an exploratory study on the perceived value of higher education by Chinese students in Macao SAR, Guangzhou,
Shanghai, and Taipei. Using responses from 316 students, we find that the Sheth–Newman–Gross Theory of Consumption Values
explains how students perceive the services offered by higher education institutions. Students have different opinions on
the value items, which we group into two functional values (the usefulness of a degree and the experiential aspect), social
value, emotional value, epistemic value, and conditional value using factor analysis. A stepwise multiple regression analysis
shows that students’ satisfaction depends, to a large extent, on two functional values—the experiential aspect and the usefulness
of a degree. Moreover, when comparing value judgments based on gender as well as other demographic and social variables, the
results show no significant differences between the mean scores in perceived values. Implications for delivering effective
educational services in higher education conclude the paper. |
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