Examination of the relationship between perceived social support and students' academic outcomes

Examination of the relationship between perceived social support and students' academic outcomes. (2014). Examination of the relationship between perceived social support and students' academic outcomes.

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Title	Examination of the relationship between perceived social support and students' academic outcomes
Abstract	The present study sought to add to the current research by investigating perceived social support and academic outcomes as measured by the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) and grade point average (GPA). In addition, the study examined sex differences, differences in ethnicity, and socioeconomic status (SES) in relation to perceived social support as measured by the Child and Adolescent Social Support Scale (CASSS). Finally, correlations between frequency and importance ratings of the CASSS were analyzed. The sample included 154 regular education 4th grade students from a suburban school district located in south central Pennsylvania. Students completed the CASSS in a large group setting during non-academic time. In addition, PSSA scores were obtained from the district database and students' GPAs were calculated. Results did not indicate a statistically significant difference between male and female levels of perceived social support. The appropriate statistically analyses were unable to be computed for differences among the perceived social support of ethnicity and SES. Based upon study results, overall perceived social support does not correlate with academic achievement as measured by both student GPA and PSSA scores. However, a small, but notable relationship was indicated between low SES students' reading PSSA scores and parent frequency ratings. Finally, a moderate correlation (r = .50) was determined between Total Frequency and Total Importance ratings of the CASSS.
Date	2014

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Title: Examination of the relationship between perceived social support and students' academic outcomes
Personal Name(s): Bravener, Heather Lynnette
Black, Lynanne
Corporate Name(s): Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Educational and School Psychology.
Note: Publisher info.: Dissertation/Thesis.
Advisors: Black, Lynanne Committee members: Joseph Kovaleski; Mark McGowan; David Polk.
Topical Subject(s): Social psychology
Elementary education
Educational psychology