Discussion of results The results of the current study found that students who were self-efficacious, had a superior perception of their academic performance. Similarly, the greater the self-efficacy learning abilities of students, the greater their GPA scores. This is supported by previous literature, which reports a significant relationship between self-efficacy and GPA exists (Khan, 2013; Pintrich & Groot, 1990; Huie, Winsler & Kitsantas, 2008). High levels of self-efficacy provides students with a sense of agency to motivate their learning through processes such as goal setting, self-evaluation and strategy use (Zimmerman, 2000). This sense of expectation in their aptitude and ability to regulate their learning may explain why both students’ perception of their academic abilities as well as their actual GPA score are both positively correlated with their levels of self-efficacy. The more self-efficacious students are, the more they will feel they will do well and this will help them achieve on an exam. Self-efficacy influenced not only the setting and regulating of their academic goals, but the achievement of these goals.
A study done on academic motivation showed that response scale properties can influence the outcome of an investigation (Pajares, Hartley & Valiante, 2001). An efficacy scale with the 0-100 response format is a stronger predictor of performance than one with a 5-interval scale (Bandura, 2006). They authors had done well to consider the psychometric integrity but should have altered the scale to a 0-100 scale for more significant results. Although self-efficacy is conceived as a trait, it is changeable, especially in response to critical life events (Bandura, 1995). This shows that self-efficacy can vary in different environmental and life situations the individual is in.
“Self-efficacy” is an important concept to keep in mind for students who are struggling with their literacy abilities “Research in the field of writing also shows that self-efficacy promotes motivation and learning and that modeling, goal setting, and self-evaluation exert desirable effects as well.” (Schunk, 2003, p. 6). Student’s self–efficacy play’s a huge role in their motivation and learning strategies. It is important for all students to have the confidence they need in order to participate in their studies efficiently and effectively. Student’s self-evaluations of their ability to perform in and out of the classroom is what indicates their perception of themselves as a student.
promotes low job satisfaction among members of the organization. Low job satisfaction is highly correlated to low organizational commitment and high level of turnover intention (Kanwar, Singh & Kodwani, 2013). Lack of support from supervisors, stress and burnout are the common issues faced by working adults at the workplace (Skinner & Roche, 2005). It is however, interesting to note that counselors, whose jobs involved providing emotional guidance and relief to clients, experience similar challenges at their workplace, especially in term of receiving sufficient support from their supervisor (Rugg, Schulz, Fagan & Rhodes, 1989). Counselors reported to suffer closed to twice psychological distress compared to non-counselors (Ghahramanlou & Brodbeck,
Playing with confidence: The relationship between imagery use and self-confidence and self-efficacy in youth soccer players, Journal of sports science, December 2008 Introduction The definition of imagery is “an experience that mimics real experiences” (White & hardy, 1998, p. 389). Imagery is a topic that has been immensely researched predominately with elite sports stars. Most of this imagery research has been conducted on adults but there have been only a small number of studies based on youth athletes. According to recent research carried out on 7-14 year olds by Munroe-Chandler, Hall, Fishburne and Strachan (2007) and Munroe-Chandler, Hall, Fishburne, O and Hall (2007), these athletes have reported that using imagery does make a difference.
Bruner looked at the theory of self-efficacy which shows that children should be encouraged to accomplish goals however not everyone has a strong sense of self- efficacy so an individual’s sense of Self- Efficacy will always change the way they approach goals, task and challenges; young people with a strong sense of self- efficacy will often face challenges and problems head –on as well as find it easier to recover from setbacks and disappointments yet those with a weak sense of Self- Efficacy will find it harder to do those things so will often focus on their failing. Self- efficacy is important for a child’s development, young people should be encouraged to do things with as much enthusiasm as possibly but they shouldn’t be pushed to do
Belief and reality are seldom perfectly matched, and individuals are typically guided by their beliefs when they engage the world. As a consequence, people's accomplishments are generally better predicted by their self-efficacy beliefs than by their 50 previous attainments, knowledge, or skills. Of course, no amount of confidence or selfappreciation can produce success when requisite skills and knowledge are absent. It bears noting that self-efficacy beliefs are themselves critical determinants of how well knowledge and skill are acquired in the first place. The contention that selfefficacy beliefs are a critical ingredient in human functioning is consistent with the view of many theorists and philosophers who have argued that the potent affective, evaluative, and episodic nature of beliefs make them a filter through which new phenomena are interpreted (e. g., Aristotle, James, Dewey, Kant, Maslow, Nisbett and Ross, Rokeach).
Self motivation beliefs These beliefs centre the student and allow for the completion of the forethought phase. Self-efficiency which in this case is students’ belief about their ability to learn a task (Zimmerman 2002) , is a key element in these beliefs. "Self-efficacy is extremely important for self-regulated learning because it affects the extent to which learners engage and persist at challenging tasks. Higher levels of self-efficacy are related positively to school achievement and self-esteem.” (Schraw et al, 2006)
Teacher Efficacy was first conceived by The RAND( Research and Development ) researchers United States, with its theoretical base, grounded in Rotter’s Social Learning Theory (1966).According to them Teacher Efficacy is the extent to which Teachers believed that they could control the reinforcement of their actions, that is, whether control of reinforcement lay within them or in the environment. Student motivation and performance were assumed to be significant reinforces for teaching behaviors. Thus, Teachers with a high level of Efficacy believed that they could control, or at least strongly influence, student achievement and motivation, thus the concept of Teacher Efficacy was originated. Teacher Efficacy has been defined as "the extent to which the Teacher believes he or she has the capacity to affect student performance" (Berman, McLaughlin, Bass, Pauly, & Zellman, 1977, p. 137), or as "Teachers ' belief or conviction that they can influence how well students learn, even those who may be difficult or unmotivated" (Guskey & Passaro, 1994, p. 4).
As an applicant for the Law and Public Service Program I know that the qualities of a great student extremely self-motivated, a strong work ethic, effective time management strategies, analytical skills, and verbal skills. Even though I may not have all of these qualities I can say that self-motivation, work ethic, and time management are three quality I possess and take very seriously not only when I am in an educational environment but also when I have to get things done outside of school. Self-motivation is the ability to encourage yourself to achieve your goals, individually. Self-motivation is a quality I have to use everyday. Whether it's completing homework, studying, applying to high school, etc I am able to remind myself of the importance of working hard, which is one of the reasons I stay motivated and show my best effort in all aspects of my life.
Study Title The effect that Facebook has on Self-esteem among 3rd year psychology students: upward and downward social comparison Brief review of literature “Self-esteem is related to numerous emotional states. It has been linked to anxiety and depression in the clinical literature (Mineka, Watson & Clark, 1998), to pride and shame in the developmental literature (Tangney & Fischer, 1995), to happiness and contentment in personality psychology, and to anger and hostility in social psychology (Bushman & Baumeister, 1998).” According to Coopersmith (1967) “Self-esteem refers to a person’s positive or negative evaluation of the self, the extent to which an individual views the self as worthwhile and competent.” It serves various social and existential
Keys to achieve academic excellence: academic success strategies Academic pursuit is a transformative experience that does not only nurture mental, social, and emotional development, but also the child’s unique character and potential. In this regard, every institution must incorporate a holistic approach to consider the theory of multiple intelligence as existent and relevant. However, student’s academic achievement may also depend on their personal approach on how they handle and manage to survive in school with excellence. To know the keys to academic success, below are some guidelines for the students to follow.
Self-regulation is currently recognized as a mélange of cognition, metacognition, motivation and affection. Effective self-management of the learner’s environmental, behavioral, and personal processes is the most visible indicator of a learner’s degree of self-regulation (Zimmerman, 1989 in Schutt 2009:45) Self-regulated learners enjoy much higher self-propulsion in their learning in comparison with those who do not self-regulate. To become self-regulated learner means that one become adept in orientating his own learning to reach own goals despite cognitive, motivational and emotional barriers.
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Theme 2: Self-Efficacy Self-efficacy is defined as an individual’s confidence in themselves and the way one feels, thinks, motivates, and behaves given the circumstances and experiences that she goes through in life (Bandura, 1994). This is a common theme that was evident in all of the five participants as they transformed from being a teenager and accepted their role as a mother. Influenced by their environmental factors and social support system, each participant described their motivation to become a competent parent. The transformation from being an adolescent to becoming a teenage mother was described as a scary experience by the participants.
Becoming a successful student or learner in college, university, or any third level education, mostly depends on a variety of attributes, which include some fundamental academic skills such as reading, writing, and critical thinking. It is therefore crucial that a student develops these skills in order to advance in their studies. These skills will assist students so they can become more effective learners in college and helps them develop the necessary study skills that will help the in research, and other aspects of college work. Academic skills give the student the advantage of becoming very successful throughout university and it will help them to grow to their full potential. Most of these skills continue to be applicable in future careers