scholarly journals Future Expectations and Self-Efficacy of High School Students as a Predictor of Sense of School Belonging

Author(s):  
Nejla Atabey
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 130
Author(s):  
Indah Nadzifah Hayati ◽  
Budi Andayani

Sense of School Belonging (SoSB) is a major requirement for students to function optimally at school. This study examined the effect of gratitude training on SoSB of Junior High School students. This study used a quasi-experimental untreated control group design with dependent pretest and posttest  sample. There were 32 junior high school students participated in this study; divided into control group and experimental group. The result of the research data tested using Independent Samples t-Test showed the value of t= 3.023, (<0.05). It explained that the hypothesis is accepted, means the gratitude training can increase SoSB  junior high school students significantly.


2008 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 2156759X0801100
Author(s):  
Chinwe J. Uwah ◽  
H. George McMahon ◽  
Carolyn F. Furlow

While academic self-efficacy is widely considered an individual cognitive variable, it may be influenced by a sense of belonging and connection to others in the school community. Using a correlation and multiple regression design, the study in this article examined the relationship between perceptions of school belonging, educational aspirations, and academic self-efficacy among 40 African American male high school students. Results indicated that feeling encouraged to participate and educational aspirations were significant, positive predictors of academic self-efficacy. Other components of perceptions of school belonging were not significant in predicting academic self-efficacy. Recommendations for future research and practical suggestions for school counselors are discussed.


Author(s):  
Diego Boerchi ◽  
Paola Magnano ◽  
Ernesto Lodi

Researchers widely explored non-intellective study factors because they play a central role in academic performance and are potentially more modifiable than intellective ones. The scientific literature suggests that the non-intellective factors can be classified into three main areas: self-concept, which refers to self-esteem and efficacy, motivation and emotional reactions; the area of study, related to study dedication and operative skills; and the area of relationships, comprising those with family, fellow students and teachers. Basing on these findings, the C-Comp Scale has been developed and tested in the past, addressed to college students. This study aimed to adapt and test a new version of this questionnaire on high school students. Methods. A pilot study was conducted on 364 Italian high school students to adapt and test the new version of the questionnaire, called the H-Comp Scale. The following study, conducted on 792 Italian high school students, provided further evidence of its reliability, structural validity, and concurrent validity with general self-efficacy, academic self-efficacy, social self-efficacy, and academic performance. Results. The H-Comp Scale showed to possess excellent reliability and structural and concurrent validity. The final version is composed of twelve subscales, aggregated in three areas, with just 48 items: Study (Intrinsic Motivation, Extrinsic Motivation, Time Management, Study Dedication), Self (Learning Assessment, General Self-Esteem, Self-Efficacy, Reaction to Failures, Emotional Control), and Relationships (Family Relationships, Fellow Student Relationships, Teacher Relationships). Conclusions. The H-Comp Scale would be a useful and easy-to-use instrument to support school counselors, tutors, teachers, and researchers in exploring different types of non-intellective variables, to better project educational intervention aimed to improve high school students’ academic performance and satisfaction.


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