Abstract
Student learning engagement can be linked to academic success and the prevention of course withdrawals. The Self-Determination Theory (SDT) states that engagement results from the dialectical relationship between the learning environment and the satisfaction of basic psychological needs, such as autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Therefore, the peer learning environment influences student learning engagement at all levels, including higher education, as peer support imparts personal meaning to the student's life. This study examined the mediating role of basic psychological needs satisfaction, between peer support for meaningful learning and college student engagement in 736 first-year participants from Jakarta State University. Satisfaction of basic psychological needs was revealed to be an important variable that partially mediated the relationship between peer learning support for meaningful learning and college student engagement. The study's findings concluded that in college academic settings, peers have a remarkable influence on student engagement. It has expanded previous research on the importance of peer support in academia.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Psychological Aspects of Student Performance |
Subtitle of host publication | Learning from Studies in an Indonesian Context |
Publisher | Nova Science Publishers, Inc. |
Pages | 1-19 |
Number of pages | 19 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781536174823 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781536168914 |
Publication status | Published - 3 Apr 2020 |
Keywords
- Basic psychological needs
- College student engagement
- Meaningful learning
- Peer support
- Self-Determination Theory (SDT)