Effectiveness of a Peer Mentoring on University Dropout and Academic Performance

被引:8
作者
Garcia, Miguel A. Alonso [1 ]
Gonzalez-Ortiz-de-Zarate, Aitana [2 ]
Gomez-Flechoso, M. Angeles [1 ]
Lopez, Marco Castrillon [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Complutense Madrid, Madrid, Spain
[2] Univ Distancia Madrid, Madrid, Spain
来源
PSICOLOGIA EDUCATIVA | 2024年 / 30卷 / 01期
关键词
Peer mentoring; University dropout; Permanence; Academic performance; Integration; Mentoria entre pares; Abandono universitario; Permanencia; Rendimiento academico; Integracion; STUDENTS; MOTIVATION; SUCCESS; EDUCATION;
D O I
10.5093/psed2024a5
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
Mentoring programs have been proposed to reduce dropout and increase academic performance. We analyzed the effect of peer mentoring on university dropout and academic performance in the context of Spain. We applied a quasi-experimental posttest-only control group design with 3,774 students (mentees, n = 1,887; control, n = 1,887). Mentees had participated in a peer mentoring program. We apply the student's t-test, Cohen's d, phi statistic, and chi-square statistic. Mentees exhibited lower dropout than controls and showed higher academic performance regardless of the area of knowledge. Results support the implementation of mentoring programs in Spanish universities with the goal of reducing student dropout and increasing academic performance. The research provides empirical evidence for theory building in higher education studies, developmental relationships, and integration programs. Se ha propuesto la aplicacion de programas de mentoria para reducir la desercion universitaria y aumentar el rendimiento academico. En el articulo analizamos el efecto de la mentoria entre pares sobre el abandono universitario y el rendimiento academico en Espana. Aplicamos un diseno de grupo de control cuasiexperimental con medida post en una muestra de 3.774 estudiantes (mentorados, n = 1,887; control, n = 1,887). Los mentorados habian participado en un programa de mentoria entre pares. Aplicamos la prueba t de Student, la d de Cohen, el estadistico phi y el chi-cuadrado. Los mentorados presentaban un menor abandono que los controles y un mayor rendimiento academico independientemente del area de conocimiento. Los resultados avalan la implementacion de programas de mentoria en las universidades espanolas con el objetivo de reducir el abandono universitario y aumentar el rendimiento academico. La investigacion proporciona evidencia empirica para la elaboracion de teorias en estudios de educacion superior, relaciones de desarrollo y programas de integracion.
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页码:29 / 37
页数:9
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