scholarly journals The educational e-portfolio: preliminary evidence of its relationship with student’s self-efficacy and engagement

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ginesa López-Crespo ◽  
M. Carmen Blanco-Gandía ◽  
Sonsoles Valdivia-Salas ◽  
Camino Fidalgo ◽  
Noelia Sánchez-Pérez
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Initial Sample ◽  
Specific Element ◽  
Traditional Assessment ◽  
Multiple Choice Tests ◽  
Personal Variables ◽  
Choice Tests ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractThe educational use of portfolios has been increasing in the last few years, especially as technology has also developed electronic versions of portfolios. Although there is abundant information about their benefits and practice description, few studies provide empirical evidence of their implementation. The objective of this study was to provide initial evidence about the use of the portfolio in higher education. Concretely, we aimed 1) to explore the correlation between students’ performance on the portfolio and their performance on more traditional assessment methods 2) to explore whether student’s personal variables predict performance in key elements of the e-portfolio, such as individual reflections, and if these contribute to general academic performance in the course, and 3) to evaluate whether the use of the e-portfolio during a semester changes the students’ self-efficacy and engagement. For this purpose, an initial sample of 73 students were recruited, and an e-portfolio (based on Mahara) was implemented over a semester. The results showed that performance on the portfolio correlated with the score obtained on multiple choice tests. There was an increase in self-efficacy after one semester of e-portfolio implementation, and engagement proved to be an important predictor of the final course grade through the mediation of individual reflections. These results offer preliminary and promising evidence about the relationship of a specific element of e-portfolios, individual reflections with several variables related to academic achievement such as self-efficacy and engagement.

Employee Strengths Use and Thriving at Work

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 197-205
Author(s):  
He Ding ◽  
Xixi Chu
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Mediation Model ◽  
Model Data ◽  
Strengths Use ◽  
Moderated Mediation Model ◽  
Indirect Relationship ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Humble Leadership ◽  
Thriving At Work

Abstract. This study aimed to investigate the relationship of employee strengths use with thriving at work by proposing a moderated mediation model. Data were collected at two time points, spaced by a 2-week interval. A total of 260 medical staff completed strengths use, perceived humble leadership, self-efficacy, and thriving scales. The results of path analysis showed that strengths use is positively related to thriving, and self-efficacy mediates the relationship of strengths use with thriving. In addition, this study also found perceived humble leadership to positively moderate the direct relationship of strengths use with self-efficacy and the indirect relationship of strengths use with thriving via self-efficacy. This study contributes to a better understanding of how and when strengths use affects thriving.

The Relationship of University Students' Sleep Habits and Academic Motivation

NASPA Journal ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kellah M. Edens
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Goal Orientation ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
College Health ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Lack Of Sleep ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

College students are sleeping less during the week than reported a few years ago. Lack of sleep among college students has been identified as one of the top three healthrelated impediments to academic performance by the American College Health Association’s National College Health Assessment survey; and it is associated with lower grades, incompletion of courses, as well as negative moods. This research examines the underlying dynamics of lack of sleep on academic motivation, a key predictor of academic performance. Specifically, the relationship of sleep habits with self-efficacy, performance versus mastery goal orientation, persistence, and tendency to procrastinate were investigated. Findings indicate that 42% of the participants (159 students out of a total of 377) experience excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS); and those identified with EDS tend: (1) to be motivated by performance goals rather than mastery goals; (2) to engage in procrastination (a self-handicapping strategy) to a greater extent than students who are rested; and (3) to have decreased self-efficacy, as compared to students not reporting EDS. Several recommendations for campus health professionals to consider for a Healthy Campus Initiative are made based on the findings.

scholarly journals Relationship between the intention–behavior gap and self-efficacy for physical activity during childhood

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tsunenori Isa ◽  
Yuya Ueda ◽  
Ryo Nakamura ◽  
Shogo Misu ◽  
Rei Ono
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High Activity ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Education Interventions ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Low Activity ◽  
Actual Participation

This study investigated the relationship of a gap between the intent to be physically active and actual participation in physical activity (‘intention–behavior gap’) and self-efficacy for physical activity during childhood. A self-report questionnaire was used to collect information from 946 children from the fourth and sixth grades in Japan on self-efficacy, intention, and physical activity. Children with an intention–behavior gap (high intent–low activity or low intent–high activity) had higher self-efficacy scores than those with low intent and low activity (27.66 or 27.65 vs. 21.69; p < .001). They had lower self-efficacy scores than those with high intent and high activity (27.66 or 27.65 vs. 30.56; p < .001). Children with an intention–behavior gap had lower self-efficacy for physical activity than those who intended to be and were physically active. Such children may benefit from education interventions that focus on improving self-efficacy.

scholarly journals Hubungan Self Efficasy dan Motivasi dengan Pemahaman Konsep IPA Terpadu Siswa Kelas VIII SMP Pertiwi 2 Padang

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 595
Author(s):  
Reni Nastuti ◽  
Lelfita Lelfita ◽  
Elbasthoh Elbasthoh
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Significance Test ◽  
T Test ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The research aims to describe 1.The relationship of self-efficacy and the students understanding of the concept of Pertiwi 2 Junior High School Padang. 2. The relationship of motivation and the understanding of the concept of Pertiwi 2 Junior High School students. Factors that can influence a student's understanding of concept are not only depend on the media, model, strategy and learning environment but depend on the students themselves which are self efficacy and motivation. The research is begun at the beginning of the even semester of 2017/2018 academic year. The population in this study was eight (VIII) grade students of Pertiwi 2 Junior High School Padang. The variables consisted of self efficacy (X1), motivation (X2) and understanding of concept (Y). The sample used random sampling which totaled 52 samples. The type of research is descriptive research. The instrument used in this study is questionnaire. The essay as a test is given at the end of Science study to find out the students level of understanding concepts. Based on the data analysis self efficacy 0.184 in the lowest relationship level. According to the significance test, was used t test, in real level = 0,05 with degree of freedom (dk=44) was obtained ttable 1,68. Based on the criteria of the test, ttable = 1.68 and t count = 1.243. Means Hi was rejected and H0 was accepted. The motivation relationship level is 0.089 in the lowest level. Based on the significance test, was used t test, in real level = 0,05 with degree of freedom (dk=44) was obtained ttable 1,68. The tests criteria result is ttable =1,68 dan t count =0.593. Means Hi is rejected and H0 was accepted. So, it can be concluded as there is no significant relationship of self efficacy and motivation with the understanding of concepts of integrated science in VIII class of Pertiwi 2 Junior High School Padang.

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