To go or not to go: Influencing the lecture attendance of students through an online intervention

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dc.contributor.advisorHelden, Jurjen van der
dc.contributor.advisorAalst, José van
dc.contributor.authorLux, Ljuba
dc.date.issued2020-07-05
dc.description.abstractDespite previous research, it is still unclear which factors determine the lecture attendance rate of students and how it can be increased. 16 predictor variables of lecture attendance were investigated in a preliminary study. Based on the results, a process model was developed and three predictors were selected; the desire to master the material, the extrinsic motivation by academic rewards, and the experience with the lecturer. These three predictors were manipulated in an intervention in the second study by the use of a video. The previous lecture attendance was included as a covariate. The intervention did significantly increase the lecture attendance. A significant effect of the previous lecture attendance on the current attendance was also found. The intervention group and the control group differed significantly in their desire to master the material and the experience with the lectures but not in their extrinsic motivation. The desire to master the material and the experience with the lecturer therefore predict lecture attendance. Additional research is needed to replicate these findings and to develop effective interventions in order to increase attendance on the long-term. Keywords: lecture attendance, students, motivation, scenario studies, mastery orientation
dc.identifier.urihttps://theses.ubn.ru.nl/handle/123456789/18697
dc.language.isoen
dc.thesis.facultyFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
dc.thesis.specialisationspecialisations::Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen::Psychologie::Master - Gedragsverandering
dc.thesis.studyprogrammestudyprogrammes::Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen::Psychologie
dc.thesis.typeMaster
dc.titleTo go or not to go: Influencing the lecture attendance of students through an online intervention

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