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Investigating Differences Between First-Generation and Continuous-Generation Students during their 6-Month Internship: A Diary Study Examining the Role of Feelings of Competence in Challenging Situations

Meyer, M. (2025) Investigating Differences Between First-Generation and Continuous-Generation Students during their 6-Month Internship: A Diary Study Examining the Role of Feelings of Competence in Challenging Situations.

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Abstract:This longitudinal study aimed at examining the different experiences of first-generation students (FGS) and continuous-generation students (CGS) during their compulsory internships before completing their degree programs. Documented disparities between the groups concern financial resources, as well as academic areas and parental social support, leading to overall reduced well-being and reduced performance in FGS who lack these aspects in comparison to their CGS peers. An Experience Sampling Method (ESM) was used with weekly diary entries over an average of 22 weeks. The results indicated no significant differences between FGS and CGS in the frequency of negative experiences or levels of competence. However, a significant negative relationship was found between negative experiences and levels of competence. Contrary to expectations, it revealed that the negative impact of these experiences on competence was slightly weaker for FGS than for CGS. Further research should aim to explore the long-term impacts of differences between FGS and CGS during and beyond the internships to assess their impact on future careers in the professional domain and inform possibilities of improving internship designs for enhanced competence development.
Item Type:Essay (Master)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:77 psychology
Programme:Psychology MSc (66604)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/107584
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