“…Other studies examined specific attributes directly. Rossing and Long (1981), for example, looked at the effect of curiosity on adult learning behaviors, finding a moderate influence. McCune' s meta-analysis of trait and attribute studies (reported in Brockett and Hiemstra, 1991) found generally low correlations with selfdirected learning; only positive self-concept, educational attainment, and autonomy emerged as leading factors.…”