The impact of different sources of social support on academic performance: Intervening factors and mediated pathways in the case of master's thesis

Conclusion The results clarify the specific contribution of different sources of perceived social support and underline the importance of the supervisor and the institution. They also underline the importance of considering different sources of perceived social support at the same time. Finally, theoretical assumptions concerning the mediational role of motivation were confirmed.
Source: European Review of Applied Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research