Psychological Sense of Community and Student Thriving in Chinese Private Universities
Author Information
Author(s): Jiang Yujun, Liu Huying, Ouyang Zhiqun, Xie Meng, Wei Shihang
Primary Institution: School of Language and Culture, Swan College, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
Hypothesis
Psychological sense of community among students in Chinese private universities positively affects student thriving.
Conclusion
The study found that psychological sense of community mediates the effects of institutional integrity and perceived teacher support on student thriving.
Supporting Evidence
- Psychological sense of community accounted for 32% of the variance in student thriving.
- Perceived teacher support significantly impacts student thriving.
- Growth mindset moderates the relationship between institutional integrity and student thriving.
Takeaway
This study shows that feeling connected to others at school helps students do better, especially when they feel supported by their teachers and their school is trustworthy.
Methodology
The study used an online survey and partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to analyze data from 1792 students.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data may be influenced by social desirability bias.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported questionnaires, which may introduce bias, and focused only on bachelor’s degree students from four private universities in China.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 944 females and 848 males, primarily aged 18-22, from four private universities in China.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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