[09/09/2024] Two Dimensions of Professor-Student Rapport Differentially Predict Student Success

Two Dimensions of Professor-Student Rapport Differentially Predict Student Success Outcomes: A Replication of Wilson and Ryan (2013) - Timothy W. Broom, Nora Dunbar, Melikşah Demir, 2024Sage Journals

Objective

The current study attempted to replicate the components of the Professor-Student Rapport Scale (PSRS) reported in Wilson and Ryan (2013).

Results

The exploratory factor analysis (EFA) did not replicate the components previously reported. Instead, we describe the emergence of two distinct factors: “Professor Cares about Students” and “Professor Creates an Engaging and Constructive Atmosphere.” The factor structure exhibited adequate model fit in the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and significantly predicted five of the six student and course outcomes examined.

Professor-Student Rapport Scale

Internal consistency reliability for the current study was strong and consistent with previous work using the scale (full scale: α = .97; “Perceptions of Teacher” component: α = .93; “Student Engagement” component: α = .88).

Related Paper

Professor–Student Rapport Scale: Six Items Predict Student Outcomes - Janie H. Wilson, Rebecca G. Ryan, 2013Sage Journals

Professor–Student Rapport and Perceived Autonomy Support as Predictors of Course and Student Outcomes - Melikşah Demir, Shelby Burton, Nora Dunbar, 2019Sage Journals