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Influence of Mentorship on Academic Performance Among Undergraduate Students in University of Port Harcourt

F.C. Akalazu

Abstract

An array of reasons has been shown to increase students risk of not performing well in school. This include high rates of absenteeism, low levels of school engagement, low parental education, work or household responsibilities, problematic or noncompliant behaviour, and attending a school with lower achievement scores. Students who are not performing well in school are unlikely to possess the minimum skills and credentials necessary to function in today’s increasingly complex society and technology dependent workplace. In recent years, heightened awareness has transpired in fostering the resilience and competence of students and one of the most consistent findings in literature is that positive and supportive relationships with adults are associated with beneficial outcomes for students. It is common knowledge that relationships between teachers and students early in school have long-term effects on students’ academic and behavioural outcomes. Educators must therefore provide non-academic services to fully serve its students while members of staff must wear many hats to build the necessary skills and confidence in students to help them succeed. It is based on the foregoing that this study set out to examine the influence of mentorship on academic performance among undergraduate students in University of Port Harcourt.

Keywords

AbsenteeismParental educationAcademic performanceEducatorsUndergraduate studentsMentorship.

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