Exploring the Mediating Role of Student Attitudes in the Relationship between Dysfunctional Teams and Student Team Performance

Recognizing the factors that cause dysfunction within a team is crucial for many teams. Growing studies have investigated the factors that affect college students' performance. This study focuses on the association between dysfunctional teams and student team performance (TP), with the mediating effect of students' attitudes towards team assessment. The data was collected from 332 students enrolled in professional courses from major universities and colleges in India. The theoretical model was analyzed using mediation analysis, taking students' attitudes as mediators of the relationship between a dysfunctional team and student team performance. The findings revealed that Student Attitudes (SA) successfully mediates the relationship between a dysfunctional team and student team performance. This study's results have significant implications for educators, institutions, and researchers looking to enhance collaborative learning and optimize team effectiveness. It contributes to the growing knowledge surrounding team dynamics in educational settings. It provides valuable insights for developing strategies and interventions to foster productive team interactions and ultimately elevate student team performance.