Grimberg, Eva (2025) The Mediating Effect of Belongingness on Immediacy and Academic Self-Efficacy. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
The current study investigates the mediating effect of belongingness on the relationship between immediacy and academic self-efficacy in mentor-student interactions. Immediacy, encompassing verbal and non-verbal behaviors that communicate warmth and closeness, has been associated with increased motivation, engagement, and student satisfaction. Academic self-efficacy, a student’s belief in their ability to perform academic tasks, is influenced by social factors, making immediacy behaviors a critical variable in shaping self-efficacy beliefs. This study posits that belongingness, defined as the psychological need for connectedness, serves as a mediating factor. A sample of 179 first-year psychology students participated in this cross-sectional study, completing validated questionnaires assessing immediacy, belongingness, and academic self-efficacy. A mediation analysis revealed that the relationship between immediacy and academic self-efficacy was fully mediated by belongingness. While immediacy alone did not significantly predict self-efficacy, belongingness was found to be a strong predictor, highlighting its critical role in building academic confidence. These findings emphasize the importance of creating educational environments that prioritize interpersonal relationships and group cohesion. The study provides practical implications for designing mentorship programs, particularly for first-year and international students, to strengthen belongingness and improve academic outcomes. Future research should explore these dynamics across diverse cultural and demographic contexts to enhance the generalizability of these findings.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
|---|---|
| Supervisor name: | Donofrio, S.M. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Feb 2025 10:14 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Feb 2025 10:14 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4620 |
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