The Effect of University Students Self-directed Learning Strategies on Learning Ability, Grade Satisfaction, and Academic Achievement

This study examines the effect of college students' self-directed learning strategies on their learning ability, grade satisfaction, and academic achievement. The self-directed learning strategy was found to have a significant effect on university students' learning ability, grade satisfaction, and academic achievement. In particular, when examining learning abilities, significant results were observed in efficacy, outcome expectations, and conscientiousness among personality traits, and anxiety was statistically significant among emotional traits. Additionally, in behavioral traits, significant results were observed in time management, listening in class, concentration strategies, and test strategies. The study results indicate that the self-directed learning strategy program is significant in enhancing self-directed learning abilities that enable individuals to proactively respond to a rapidly changing society. Furthermore, various follow-up programs should be developed to improve intrinsic and extrinsic achievement satisfaction and learning abilities through self-directed learning strategies.