RT Journal Article
T1 Perceived social support as a predictor of academic success in Spanish university students
T2 El apoyo social percibido como predictor del éxito académico en estudiantes universitarios españoles
A1 Tinajero Vacas, Carolina
A1 Martínez López, Zeltia
A1 Rodríguez González, María Soledad
A1 Páramo Fernández, María Fernanda
K1 Academic achievement
K1 University students
K1 Emerging adults
K1 Perceived social support
AB Perceived social support is considered a key factor for reducing the risk of psychological distress, academic failure and student withdrawal from university; however, research concerning how social support may influence academic performance in undergraduate students is scarce. This study aimed to examine the relation of different provisions and sources of perceived social support with academic achievement of Spanish university students in their first and third year. The sample consisted of 219 emerging adults, 149 women and 70 men, of average age 18.01 years (SD= 0.46), enrolled on different degree courses at a public Spanish university. Data were collected during the first academic year (time 1) and again during the third academic year (time 2). Regression analysis of the data showed that different dimensions of social support predicted academic success throughout a period of two years. The study findings could be used to help university counsellors and administrators refine programmes and policies aimed at enhancing students’ adjustment and academic achievement.
PB Universidad de Murcia
SN 0212-9728
YR 2020
FD 2020
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10347/21152
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10347/21152
LA eng
NO Tinajero, C., Martínez-López, Z., Rodríguez, M. S., & Páramo, M. F. (2020). Perceived social support as a predictor of academic success in Spanish university students. Anales De Psicología / Annals of Psychology, 36(1), 134-142
NO This  research was financial supported by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation (PSI2011-24535)
DS Minerva
RD 23 abr 2026