Modelo de vínculo relacional de egresados con una universidad regional del estado en Chile

Abstract

The objective of this research study is to identify and analyze the variables that influence the relational bond between a Chilean regional university and its graduates. For this, a study based on the technique of structural equations is performed through the partial least squares (PLS) method, examining the specific case of the University of La Serena. This allows developing a causal model of six hypotheses with the following constructs: 1) continuing education, 2) graduate satisfaction, 3) teaching quality, 4) support network trust, 5) graduate loyalty, and 6) graduate identification. In conclusion, a causal model with a good fit (0.531) and all its significant variables is developed, allowing to establish a strong influence of graduates' construct satisfaction for the relational bond they have towards their alma mater.