Analisis Hubungan antara Gratitude Dengan Sense of School Belonging Pada Mahasiswa Karesidenan Madiun

Abstrak : Mahasiswa terkadang berperilaku seperti kurang antusias dengan kegiatan kemahasiswaan yang diadakan oleh universitas, sering tidak menghadiri perkuliahan tanpa alasan, dan kadang berperilaku yang tidak sesuai dengan nilai-nilai organisasi. Hal ini dapat mengindikasikan bahwa terdapat masalah dengan rasa memiliki mahasiswa terhadap sekolah (sense of school belonging). Rasa syukur (gratitude) mahasiswa terhadap universitas dapat menjadi faktor yang mempengaruhi rasa memiliki mahasiswa terhadap universitas. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan gratitude dan sense of school belonging. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kuantitatif korelasional. Subjek penelitian ini adalah 254 mahasiswa yang sedang menempuh pendidikan di berbagai perguruan tinggi di wilayah Madiun. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan Tes Rasa Syukur dan Apresiasi (GRAT) Bentuk Pendek dan Skala Kepekaan Psikologis Sekolah (PSSM). Hasil penelitian ini dianalisis menggunakan analisis regresi linear sederhana. Analisis data menunjukkan bahwa besar koefisien regresi standar b=0,323 dengan signifikansi p<0,05. Variabel gratitude terbukti berhubungan dan dapat memprediksi variabel sense of school belonging. Implikasi hasil penelitian ini dibahas lebih lanjut oleh peneliti.Kata kunci: Sense of school belonging, gratitude, mahasiswa Abstract: Students sometimes behave like they are not enthusiastic about student activities held by the university, absent in classes without reason, and their behavior do not fit the organizational values. These show that there is might a problem with the students' sense of school belonging. The students’ gratitude regarding their university can be a factor that affects the students' sense of school belonging. Therefore, this study aims to determine the relationship between gratitude and sense of school belonging. The research method used in this research is quantitative method. The subjects of this research were 254 students who are studying in different university in the Madiun Region. The data was collected using the Gratitude Resentment and Appreciation Test (GRAT) Short Form and the Psychological Sense of School Membership Scale (PSSM). This study was analyzed using simple linear regression analysis. Data analysis showed that the standardized regression coefficient b=0.323 with a significance p<0.05. Gratitude is proven to be related and can predict the sense of school belonging. The implications of the results of this study are discussed further by the researcher.Keywords: Sense of school belonging; gratitude; college students

A Longitudinal Investigation of First-Generation College Students’ Mentoring Relationships During Their Transition to Higher Education

Non-parent mentoring relationships are important protective factors for first-generation college students. Previous research has focused on singular mentoring relationships measured at one time point, failing to capture the breadth and dynamic nature of social networks. The current study is a longitudinal investigation of first-generation students’ mentoring networks during their transition to college at a four-year, predominantly minority-serving commuter university. At the beginning and end of their first year, students (N = 176) responded to online surveys on their mentoring relationship(s), attitudes toward help-seeking, and college experiences. Cumulative support from pre-college mentoring relationships retained across the first year was positively associated with self-efficacy. Support from newly acquired mentoring relationships was positively associated with psychological sense of school membership. Network orientation was positively associated with self-efficacy and sense of school membership. These findings highlight the importance of diverse mentoring networks and demonstrate the utility of collecting longitudinal data on multiple mentoring relationships.

Measuring cohesion indicators in middle school: membership, implication and satisfaction

The current article investigates the validation of a scale designed to measure cohesion within class groups taking into account a various number of cohesion indicators, such as: belonging to a group and analysing the relationships between its members, the level of implication and participation of the members in activities, the satisfaction of the members towards being part of their group related to the benefits. The questionnaire that includes the scale was distributed to a sample (the selection was determined theoretically). All the respondents were secondary students. The results are tracking how the cohesion scale validates taking into account the statistical perspective and the content of the items in relation with the research’s objectives.

The Development of the French Version of the Psychological Sense of School Membership (PSSM) Questionnaire: An Analysis of its Structure, Properties and Potential for Research with at-risk Students

Introduction. As it plays an important role in students' adjustment, and positively impacts their motivation and academic success, school belonging seems to be a pivotal determinant of the overall quality of a school experience. However, measuring such a belonging and estimating its contribution to the overall quality of school adjustment remain a challenge for the scientific community. Method. Thus, the French version of the Psychological Sense of School Membership (PSSM) questionnaire was tested to determine its latent structure, validity, and capacity to predict dropout among at-risk students. In Study 1, the French version of the PSSM scale was thoroughly analyzed for validity while performing exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and multigroup confirmatory factor analysis on self-reported data provided by a sample of high school students. In study 2, answers of a particular sample of at-risk students were carefully analyzed with ANOVAS to determine the potential of the PSSM to predict high school dropout. Results. The exploratory factor analysis and the confirmatory factor analysis revealed four predominant dimensions: (1) teacher-student relationships; (2) peers' relationships; (3) sense of acceptance; and (4) sense of attachment, while the multigroup confirmatory factor analysis revealed the PSSM to be partially invariant with regards to the gender of the participants. In Study 2, we found that the PSSM can be used as a tool to help identify students who are at risk of dropping out of school. Conclusion. Strategies to develop students' school belonging are discussed.

Modeling the Relationships among Academic Identity, Psychological Sense of School Membership, and Teacher Support: The Mediating Role of Academic Adjustment in Academic Performance

Introduction: This study was conducted to model the relationships of academic identity, psychosocial sense of school membership, and teacher support with academic performance by the mediating role of academic adjustment. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional research, structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to analyze the relationships. The statistical sample of the study (n=422) were students selected by multi-stage cluster sampling method. The instruments used to gather the necessary data were the following questionnaires: Adjustment Inventory for School Students, Academic Identity Status Scale, Psychological Sense of School Membership Scale, and Teacher Emotional Support Scale. Furthermore, the studentchr('39')s grade point average in the current semester was considered as a measure of academic performance. The collected data were analyzed in AMOS software (version 24) using path analysis and SEM. Results: The direct affecting analysis results revealed that the variables of moratorium identity and achievement identity, psychological sense of school membership, and academic adjustment each had a direct significant effect on studentschr('39') academic performance (P<0.05). However, there was no significant relationship between teacher affective support and studentschr('39') academic performance (P>0.05). The results of the indirect-affecting analysis showed that such variables as moratorium, diffusion, and achievement identity, psychological sense of school membership, and teacher affective support by the mediating role of academic adjustment had a significant effect on academic performance (P<0.05). Conclusion: The results showed that besides the teacher affective support, some aspects of academic identity, psychological sense of school membership, and academic adjustment had a significant effect on studentschr('39') academic performance. Therefore, it is recommended to develop programs based on the variables of this study to increase studentschr('39') academic performance.

The Role of Psychological Sense of School Membership and Postcode as Predictors of Profiles of Socio-emotional Health in Primary School Children in England

A dual approach to mental health in schools has been widely defended, where the assessment of psychological distress and the examination of strengths/well-being are two separate continua. In line with a well-being approach, school belonging has been referenced as an important indicator of mental health in children. This study explored the predictive role of school sense of belonging alongside other demographic variables (gender, main language spoken at home, and socio-economic status of postcode) on the socio-emotional health profiles of primary school children in England. Children (N = 522) were recruited from three primary schools in Greater London. A survey including measures of school belonging and socio-emotional health was administered to all children. Results showed that it is possible to identify groups of students at primary school level based on socio-emotional health ratings on gratitude, zest, optimism, and perseverance. School sense of membership, as measured by the psychological sense of school membership primary (PSSM-P), was the best predictor of group membership and, together with socio-economic status, explains 37% of the variance in socio-emotional health profiles. Belonging starts affecting well-being and socio-emotional health as early as in primary school, hence the importance of universal screening and early preventive actions to promote well-being in this age range. The study provides evidence supporting the use of the abbreviated (PSSM-P) in predicting socio-emotional health profiles, with potential to complement distress-based measures.

Preliminary investigation of the psychological sense of school membership scale with primary school students in a cross-cultural context

The Psychological Sense of School Membership (PSSM) scale has been used for more than 20 years to measure students' sense of school belonging, yet its psychometric properties have had limited examination with pre-adolescent children. This study investigated the utility and psychometrics of the PSSM in three primary school samples from the United States, China, and the United Kingdom. Exploratory factor analysis revealed good fit for a unidimensional factor structure in the US sample, which was subsequently confirmed in all three samples. Partial invariance across all three samples and full invariance across pairwise samples (United States and United Kingdom; United Kingdom and China) was found. Path analyses revealed significant positive relations of the PSSM total belonging score with gratitude and prosocial behavior, and significant negative relations with symptoms of distress. Future directions and implications are discussed.