A Structural Equation Model for Analysis of Factors Associated with the Choice of Engineering Degrees in a Technical University

Table 3

Overall setting for structural model only for UPV engineering students, with an indication of reliability (estimation of 𝛼 of Satorra-Bentler).

Indicator	Estimation
Goodness of Fit Index (GFI)	.976
Adjusted Goodness of Fit Index (AGFI)	.958
Bentler Bonnet Normed Fit Index (BBNFI)	.961
Bentler Bonnet Nonnormed Fit Index (BBNNFI)	.969
Comparative Fit Index (CFI)	.952
Coefficient of Determination (𝑅^2)	.491
Root Mean Standard Errors (RMSE)	.006
Standardized Root Mean Standard Errors (SRMSE)	.002
χ ^2 with df=321	915.67; (𝑃<.05)
Ratio χ ^2/df	2.85
Values of reliability for latent factors
Opinion of the university	𝛼=.799
Perceived utility of degree	𝛼=.801
Social considerations	𝛼=.812
Vocational aspects	𝛼=.799
Influence of surroundings	𝛼=.791
Geographical location	𝛼=.798