Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-29-2025
Publisher
University of Calgary Press
Source Publication
Teaching & Learning Inquiry
Source ISSN
2167-4787
Original Item ID
DOI: 10.20343/teachlearninqu.13.6
Abstract
This study examines how relational aspects of the internship experience, namely students’ perceptions of a supervisor’s care and trust and students’ sense of belonging, factor into students’ satisfaction with their internship experience. We found that relational aspects impacted internship satisfaction. Although students’ perceptions of a supervisor’s care and trust were not a significant predictor of satisfaction, their sense of belonging was significant. Further analysis pointed to opportunities to use career related skills and gain confidence to pursue future job opportunities as significant in building students’ sense of belonging.
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Recommended Citation
Adams, Melinda K. and Jessup-Anger, Jody E., "The Roles of Supervisor Care and Trust and Sense of Belonging in Promoting Internship Satisfaction" (2025). College of Education Faculty Research and Publications. 639.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/edu_fac/639
Comments
Published version. Teaching & Learning Inquiry, Vol. 13 (January 29, 2025): 1-13. DOI. © 2025 Melinda K. Adams, Jody E. Jessup-Anger. Used with permission.
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