Krishnan, Aditya and Boer, Tamara de and Ambergen, Fleur and Klugmann, Annika and Siekmann, Valentin (2023) A Qualitative Analysis of Social Congruence and Student Engagement in Peer Mentoring and Faculty Mentoring: The Perspectives of Students. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Abstract Research into improving the experiences of mentees in problem-based learning (PBL) environments, has shed light on the importance of peer-assisted learning (PAL). As a crucial factor of effective PAL, social congruence is profoundly understudied. Given the limited research into social congruence, as well as learner engagement, in the context of PBL and PAL, this study will adopt a qualitative approach to reduce the gaps in knowledge between these concepts. This study aims to provide insight into whether mentees experience qualitative differences in social congruence, between peer and faculty mentors, and whether this can influence their engagement. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 mentees, taking the Academic Skills at the University of Groningen. The interviews were transcribed and coded, with the aid of ATLAS.ti (version 23.0.6). The main analysis was deductive, and a minor inductive analysis ensued. The deductive analysis found qualitative discrepancies in social congruence between peer and faculty mentors in the following components: personal interest and care for well-being and academic life; empathy and emotional support; similarity and relatability. The research finds that differences in mentorship influence the nature of social congruence perceived by mentees. Furthermore, variations in social congruence does appear to alter specific forms of learner engagement. Implications and future research are discussed below.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Dalley, S.E. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 24 Jul 2023 09:43 |
| Last Modified: | 24 Jul 2023 09:43 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/2540 |
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