What do Students Want in Advising? A Policy Capturing Study
Authors:
- Karen E. MottarellaKMKaren E. Mottarella
- Barbara A. FritzscheBFBarbara A. Fritzsche
- Kara C. CerabinoKCKara C. Cerabino
- Karen E. MottarellaUniversity of Central FloridaBarbara A. FritzscheUniversity of Central FloridaKara C. CerabinoUniversity of Central FloridaKFKaren E. MottarellaUniversity of Central FloridaBarbara A. FritzscheUniversity of Central FloridaKara C. CerabinoUniversity of Central Florida
- Jeanette K. MuehleckJMJeanette K. Muehleck
- Cathleen L. SmithCSCathleen L. Smith
- Janine M. AllenJAJanine M. Allen
- Judy K. HugheyJHJudy K. Hughey
- 1 March 2004
- journal article
- Published by NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising Inc. in NACADA Journal
- Vol. 24 (1-2) , 48-61
Abstract
A policy capturing approach was used to examine the advising variables that contribute to student satisfaction. Students (N = 468) rated 48 scenarios in which advising approach, relationship, advisor gender, emotional nature of the relationship, and type of advisor were manipulated. Results show that being known to the advisor, having a professional advisor, and receiving warmth and support from the advisor were important factors to advisee satisfaction. Ratings differed by student gender, advising experience, and age. Relational variables can exist across multiple advising approaches, and satisfaction likely depends more on the advisor's interpersonal skills and style than advising approach.Keywords
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