Influence of perceived social support and academic self-efficacy on teacher-student relationships and learning engagement for enhanced didactical outcomes.

Yaxing Wang, Lu Wang, Ling Yang, Wenwen Wang
Author Information
  1. Yaxing Wang: Mental Health Service Center, Huanghuai University, Zhumadian, China. 1094158050@qq.com.
  2. Lu Wang: College of Education Science, Xinjiang Normal University, Xinjiang, China.
  3. Ling Yang: School of Psychology, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, China.
  4. Wenwen Wang: School of Medicine, Huanghuai University, Zhumadian, China.

Abstract

This research explored the link between teacher-student relationships and learning engagement, considering perceived social support as a mediator and academic self-efficacy as a moderator. A total of 930 college students completed the Academic Self-Efficacy Scale, Teacher-Student Relationships Questionnaire, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and College Student Learning Engagement Questionnaire. Mediating and moderating effects were investigated using SPSS19.0 and one of its process plugins 3.5. The findings indicated (1) teacher-student relationships positively predicted learning engagement; (2) perceived social support mediated the link between teacher-student relationships and learning engagement; and (3) academic self-efficacy moderated the initial phase of the pathway to the mediating role of perceived social support. Moreover, the mediating effect was more significant at elevated academic self-efficacy levels. Establishing harmonious relationships between teachers and students, nurturing students' confidence in their academic abilities , and expanding students' access to social support were essential to boosting the educational involvement of college students. The study findings will help educators enhance college students' engagement in learning and provide recommendations for educators to conduct educational and teaching activities.

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MeSH Term

Humans
Students
Male
Female
Social Support
Self Efficacy
Learning
Young Adult
Surveys and Questionnaires
Adult
Interpersonal Relations
Universities
Adolescent

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