Development and preliminary validation of the college competencies scale

A large number of studies have shown that academic performance depends on both intellective and nonintellective factors, but the
nonintellective factors are potentially more modifiable, and tutoring services should target them. After analyzing the previous
literature on nonintellective factors related to academic performance and the existent measures of these factors, we found the lack
of a comprehensive instrument that includes psychological dimensions, study behaviors, and interpersonal and contextual
factors. For these reasons a new questionnaire was generated and validated. The College Competencies Scale is composed of
48 items that measure 12 dimensions aggregated in 3 areas: Area of Study (Intrinsic Motivation, Extrinsic Motivation, Time
Management, Study Dedication), Area of Self-Concept (Learning Assessment, General Self-Esteem, Self-Efficacy, Reaction To
Failures, Emotional Control), and Area of Relationships (Family Relationships, Fellow Student Relationships, Teacher
Relationships). Psychometric features were suitable for all of them.