Correa, Sasha (2024) Perceived Similarity with Peer and Faculty Mentors: Effects on Student Sense of Belonging. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
This study investigates the influence of perceived similarity with peer and faculty mentors on undergraduate students' sense of belonging within higher education. Participants were psychology students from the University of Groningen, recruited through convenience and snowball sampling methods. Measures included perceived similarity with peer and faculty mentors, assessed through Likert-type scales, and sense of belonging, measured using the Classroom Community Scale. Results revealed that perceived similarity with both peer mentors and faculty mentors significantly predicted students' sense of belonging, supporting hypotheses regarding the impact of mentorship on social integration and perhaps academic success. While students reported higher perceived similarity with peer mentors compared to faculty mentors, regression analyses indicated that perceived similarity with both types of mentors significantly contributed to students' sense of belonging. These findings underscore the importance of tailored mentorship programs and peer support networks in fostering inclusive academic environments. Implications for mentor training and program design are discussed, emphasizing the role of perceived similarity in enhancing mentorship effectiveness in higher education. Keywords: perceived similarity, sense of belonging, students, peer mentor, faculty mentor
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Donofrio, S.M. and Meijer, R.R. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Jul 2024 13:37 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Jul 2024 13:37 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4076 |
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