Social support for students at US universities

Issue 55, 2024

Iryna Iashchyshchak

Received 30.11.2023, Revised 21.01.2024, Accepted 15.02.2024

https://doi.org/10.54919/physics/55.2024.249mv9

Abstract

Relevance. The relevance of the study is conditioned by the need to assess the effect of social support on the academic success of students from United States universities in comparison with Ukrainian students.

Purpose. In this regard, this study is aimed at organising an experimental survey to assess the impact of social support for students in United States universities, revealing theoretical aspects of social support for United States students and the state of the system under study, describing the impact of social support on future professional achievements of students, identifying performance criteria, their indicators, levels of social support for students, and providing recommendations on methods for implementing social support in universities.

Methodology. The main method of studying this problem is the questionnaire, which allowed comprehensively assessing the impact of social support for students on their academic achievements. This study also used the following research methods: analysis, synthesis, deduction, systematisation, comparison, and analysis of scientific sources.

Results. The paper presents the results of an experimental survey, evaluates the impact of social support for students in United States universities, reveals the theoretical aspects of social support for United States students and the state of the system under study, describes the impact of social support on future professional achievements of students, identifies performance criteria, their indicators, levels of social support for students, and provides recommendations on methods for implementing social support in educational institutions.

Conclusions. The materials of the study are of practical value for sociologists, psychologists, teachers, heads of higher educational institutions, as well as students and teachers.

Keywords: education management; training and development of students; forms and sources of social support; social support; academic achievements

Suggested citation

Iashchyshchak I. Social support for students at US universities. Sci Herald Uzhhorod Univ Ser Phys. 2024;(55):2499-2507. DOI: 10.54919/physics/55.2024.249mv9

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