%L theses_frw4640
%D 2024
%X This research aims to investigate the impact of perceived academic support on life satisfaction and explore the mechanisms of the support-seeking network at the University of the Aegean on Lesvos. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study involved surveys from 160 respondents and interviews with 10 participants. The results indicate that satisfaction with academic support positively affects academic satisfaction, while trust in and availability of support resources directly influence life satisfaction. Additionally, the analysis of the support network reveals a homophily effect, with gender, department, and age similarities playing significant roles in the formation of support ties. The island's less formal and close-knit community environment facilitates easier access to support, highlighting the unique dynamics of academic support in this setting. These findings underscore the importance of fostering strong academic support systems and community-building initiatives to enhance both academic and life satisfaction among university students.
%T ACADEMIC SUPPORT NETWORK AND SATISFACTION IN ACADEMIA: AN EMPIRICAL RESEARCH IN ISLAND UNIVERSITY SETTINGS
%A Minh Nguyen Thi Thuy