STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING OF DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION AMONG SAUDI FEMALE ENGINEERING STUDENTS

Quality of education emerged as an important factor that fosters sustainable development and long-term national progress. One way to assess is through student satisfaction, which has been a subject of interest for researchers and educational organizations for decades, as it has been considered as a true reflection of the quality of education. This study utilized Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to investigate the factors influencing student satisfaction at the College of Engineering Female Campus at Saudi University. The study instrument was used to collect data from 2017 to 2022 resulting in 5577 responses. The participants were requested to provide feedback using a five-point Likert scale. The exploratory factor analysis revealed four factors: teaching quality, assessment and course tools, practical sessions, and satisfaction. The application of SEM indicates a positive relation between the practical session and teaching effectiveness. In addition, a positive relationship exists between teaching effectiveness and an indirect relationship between the practical session and satisfaction, mediated by teaching effectiveness.