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

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#### 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.<br>

**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).

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