How do study satisfaction and academic performance interrelate? An investigation with students of Social Work programs

An investigation of study satisfaction and academic performance in the study of Social Work is reported (N=514). The results show that satisfaction (a scale based on 13 items) and performance (undergraduate course marks) hardly correlate with each other (r=−0.05) and are influenced by different vari...

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Published in:European journal of social work 2014-03, Vol.17 (2), p.281-292
Main Author: Blanz, Mathias
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
academic performance
applicant selection
College Students
Colleges and universities
Courses of study
Investigation
Learning
Management
Satisfaction
Schools
Social Programs
Social work
Social Work Education
Social workers
Students
Studiengangsmanagement
Studienleistung
Studienzufriedenheit
Studierendenauswahl
study management
study satisfaction
Vocational Education
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Summary:An investigation of study satisfaction and academic performance in the study of Social Work is reported (N=514). The results show that satisfaction (a scale based on 13 items) and performance (undergraduate course marks) hardly correlate with each other (r=−0.05) and are influenced by different variables. Whereas study satisfaction is determined by 'noncognitive' factors such as motivation and course organization, academic performance is influenced by 'cognitive' factors such as final school grade and students' learning behavior. Satisfied and/or successful students are more motivated to complete their course of study within the regular period and to work later as social workers. Vocational training or a university degree before studying Social Work does not affect satisfaction or performance. The findings are discussed in relation to optimal study management and selection criteria.
ISSN:1369-1457
1468-2664
DOI:10.1080/13691457.2013.784190