scholarly journals The Influence of Social Support on the Academic Performance/Self-Efficacy of Students in Methodist University College Students, Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 264-270
Author(s):  
Peter Worlanyo Abomah
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Resilience Scale ◽  
University College ◽  
The University ◽  
Higher Institutions ◽  
Academic Self Efficacy

The study examined the influence of social support on the academic performance/self-efficacy of students at Methodist University College, Ghana. The purpose is to examine whether social support influence academic performance, examine whether gender differences exist in social support students receives and their academic performance, explore how high resilience self-will predict academic performance. The research design employed was a survey. One hundred and twenty students were selected for the study from four faculties of the University using stratified proportional and simple random sampling methods. The standardized instrument of medical outcome social support survey scale, the academic self-efficacy scale, and the resilience scale were used. Four hypotheses were analyzed. The results indicate that a positive relationship between social support leads to good academic performance. There was no difference in terms of social support and academic performance by female and male students. Students with high resilience had high academic attainments. Social assistance does not influence the academic self-efficacy of students. It is recommended that Universities and higher institutions of learning should have well-functioning counselling centres. Keywords: Academic self-efficacy, Depression, Emotional Support, Psychological distress, Stress, Social Support.

scholarly journals Explanation of academic procrastination from self-esteem, state anxiety, self-efficacy

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Didem Aydoğan ◽  
Yaşar Özbay
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
State Anxiety ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Middle Level ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Academic Procrastination ◽  
School Students ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Self Efficacy

The purpose of the present study was to examine the interplay between academic procrastination, self-esteem, state anxiety and self-efficacy of the 11th grade high school students who are getting prepared for the University Entry Exam. Particapants were 400 students (220 female, 180 male) that were chosen randomly in Konya province. Academic Procrastination Behavior Scale (APBS), Academic Self-Efficacy (ASES), Coopersmith Self-Esteem Scale (CSES), Spielberg State Anxiety Inventory (SSAI) was used. Pearson Moments Correlation, multiple regression analyze, F-test and t-test was used to analyze data. According to the result, while low self-esteem significantly explains academic procrastination, state anxiety and self-efficacy beliefs don't explain academic procrastination. High academic procrastinators and middle level procrastinators have more state anxiety than low academic procrastinators. Also male students are more inclined to academic procrastination than female students.

scholarly journals Relationship between academic self-efficacy, performance and anxious and depressive symptoms in emerging adult college students

Educación ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (57) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Gutiérrez García ◽  
María Landeros Velazquez
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Academic Behavior ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
High Level ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Self Efficacy

The objective of the present investigation was to explore the levels of academic self-efficacy and their relationship with performance, anxiety and depression in a sample of emerging university adults. 114 students between 17 and 30 years of age (SD = 2.12), answered the in the Academic Behavior Self-efficacy Scale, the Diagnostic Questionnaire for Depressive Disorders and an Anxiety Inventory. For academic performance, the average grade for high school education, the university entrance exam and the first semester of university were considered. The analysis of the measurement of the levels of each of these variables and their correlation, indicated that the respondents who had low academic self-efficacy when entering university, had the lowest academic performance during high school and a high level of anxiety upon entering university without symptoms of depression.

scholarly journals EFIKASI DIRI AKADEMIK, DUKUNGAN SOSIAL ORANGTUA DAN PENYESUAIAN DIRI MAHASISWA DALAM PERKULIAHAN

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Intan Prastihastari Wijaya
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
University Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
First Grade ◽  
The Self ◽  
The Social ◽  
Self Actualization ◽  
Self Adaptation ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Self Efficacy

Abstract. The main purpose of this research is to know whether there is connection between self efficacy academic and social support parents with self adaptation of University Students. The research subject was 100 University Nusantara PGRI Kediri students consisting of 42 boys and 58 girls which was taken random and having caractesistis of the first grade of the University students and staying together with their own parents. The data of the self adaptation of the University students was obtained from the scale of self actualization. The data of the scale self efficiacy academic was also obtained from the scale of self efficacy academic. The data of social support parents was received from the scale of social support parents. The resulf of this analysis of multiple regression are from maximum R = 0,684; F = 42,717; p = 0,000 (p < 0,01). The resulf of this data analysis showing that the self efficacy academic and social support are integrated to self adaptation of the University students. The result of the analysis academic self efficacy correlation with self actualization of the University students was obtained r partial = 0,632; t = 8, 039 with p = 0,000 (p < 0,01). This data shows that there is positive correlation between academic self efficacy and self actualization. The hypothesis of the research classifying that there is correlation between them and it is acceptable. The out come of the analysis social support parents correlation with self adaption of the University students was attained r partial = 0,159; t = 1,582 with p = 0,117 (p > 0,05). This data indicates that the variable of the social support is isolated and it is not related to the self adaptation. The hypothesis of the research indicates that there is positive connection between social support and self actualization and there fore it is unacceptable or avoided. This is because of another factor that influences self adaptation of the University students a part from social support of the parents. Key word: Self adaptation, Self efficacy academic, Sosial support parents. 

Learning Goal Orientation and Academic Performance: A Dynamic model

2021 ◽  
pp. 106907272110434
Author(s):  
Bingjie Lu ◽  
Yingxin Deng ◽  
Xiang Yao ◽  
Zhe Li
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
University Students ◽  
Goal Orientation ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Regulation System ◽  
Feedback Seeking ◽  
Learning Goal ◽  
Learning Goal Orientation ◽  
Academic Self Efficacy

Drawing on the reciprocal determinism of self-regulation system, a process-based model is used to examine the relationship of learning goal orientation (LGO) among university students with their academic performance, via reciprocal relationships between initial status and change trajectories in academic self-efficacy and feedback-seeking behaviors. A longitudinal study of 316 Chinese university students throughout their first year in college reveals that students who have high LGO in their first month after entering the university generally have higher academic self-efficacy and seek more feedback. Moreover, initial levels of feedback seeking are positively related to academic performance via linear change in academic self-efficacy over time. Limitations of the study and practical implications are discussed.

Knowledge hiding in academia: an empirical study of Indian higher education students

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Neha Garg ◽  
Asim Talukdar ◽  
Anirban Ganguly ◽  
Chitresh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
The Body ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Indian Higher Education ◽  
Knowledge Hiding ◽  
Academic Self Efficacy

Purpose This study aims to investigate the role of knowledge hiding (KH) on academic performance, using three antecedents – relatedness with peers, territoriality of knowledge and performance motivation. It also looked into the moderating role of academic self-efficacy upon student’s KH behavior and academic performance. The research was grounded on the theory of reasoned action. Design/methodology/approachx Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the five hypotheses. The data was collected through a primary survey based on a structured questionnaire with a sample size of 324 students from the Indian higher education institutions. Findings The study found that performance motivation and territoriality are positively associated with KH, which is further positively related to students’ academic performance. Sense of relatedness had no influence upon KH behavior, implying that proximity of social relationships does not predict KH behavior among students. Additionally, it was also observed that while evasive (a situation where the knowledge hider deliberately provides incorrect, partial or misleading information) and rationalized KH (a situation where the knowledge hider tries to provide a rational justification for not sharing the knowledge) had a significant influence on the academic performance of the students, the effect of “playing dumb” was not significant. The study did not reveal any moderating effect of academic self-efficacy on all three forms of KH and academic performance. Practical implications The findings of the study are expected to be valuable for instructors, administrative authorities and policymakers at the higher education level, to create a more conducive teaching and learning environment. Out of the three hiding strategies, students indulge more often in rationalized KH. Based on the outcomes of this research, management may focus toward the creation of an institutional environment conducive toward knowledge sharing interdependency among students. Originality/value One of the novel contributions of this study is that it analyzes Indian higher education, providing a developing country perspective, thereby contributing to the body of knowledge in knowledge management and hiding. The study also intends to understand the interplay of constructs such as KH, territoriality, sense of relatedness and academic performance, which have not been discussed previously within the higher education context, thus making the research work original. The study was done among the students and hence, brings in the academic perspective in the KH literature, which has seen limited research impetus.

scholarly journals Relationships between Academic Self-Efficacy, Learning-Related Emotions, and Metacognitive Learning Strategies with Academic Performance in Medical Students: A Structural Equation Model

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Asghar Hayat ◽  
Karim Shatery ◽  
Mitra Amini ◽  
Nasrin Shokrpour
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Academic Emotions ◽  
Metacognitive Learning ◽  
Academic Self Efficacy

Abstract Recognition of the factors affecting the medical students’ academic success is one of the most important challenges and concerns in medical schools. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the mediating effect of metacognitive learning strategies in the relationship between learning-related emotions and academic self-efficacy with academic performance in medical students. Methods: The present study was carried out on 279 students of medicine studying in Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. The students filled out three questionnaires: academic emotions (AEQ), metacognitive learning strategies, and academic self-efficacy questionnaires. The data were analyzed using SPSS and Smart PLS3. Results: The results of structural equation modeling revealed that the students’ self-efficacy has an impact on their positive emotions and metacognitive learning strategies, and these in turn affect the students’ academic performance. Moreover, positive emotions influence the metacognitive learning strategies which in turn mediate the effect of positive emotions on the academic performance. Discussion: The results of this study revealed that metacognitive strategies can play a mediating role in the students’ self-efficacy, positive emotions, and academic performance. Therefore, in case we can strengthen the students’ self-efficacy and their positive academic emotions, their performance will improve.

scholarly journals Academic Performance, Self Efficacy and Perceived Social Support of Visually Impaired Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 72
Author(s):  
Sarah Shahed ◽  
Zahida Ilyas ◽  
Ali Madeeh Hashmi
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Social Support Scale ◽  
Visually Impaired Students ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Medical University

AbstractObjective:The present study investigated the relationship between academic performance, self efficacy and perceived social support of visually impaired students.Sample:A purposive sample consisting of 60 visually impaired students was selected from three institutions in Lahore, comprising boys and girls in equal number.Instruments: Translated versions of Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale by Zimet, Dehlam and Farley and Generalized Self Efficacy Scale by Jerusalem were used for the purpose of data collection.Results:Significant correlation was found between academic performance, self efficacy, and perceived social support. Gender differences were found in academic achievement. Girls secured a higher percentage of marks than boys.Conclusion:Visually impaired students can make King Edward Medical University/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore significant educational attainments if they are provided support. This in turn will add to their self efficacy which may lead to even greater achievement. Educational institutions need to design and set up support networks by involving faculty and students for promoting higher achievement and selfreliance in visually impaired students.

scholarly journals Illuminating Differences in The Psychological Predictors of Academic Performance for First- And Continuing-Generation Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Goal Orientation ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Academic Stress ◽  
First Generation Students ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Academic Self Efficacy

First-generation college students experience a disproportionate rate of challenges on college campuses, reflected by lower academic performance. Research has identified academic self-efficacy, optimism, goal orientation, and academic stress all as psychological factors associated with academic performance. However, this research rarely distinguishes between first- and continuing-generation students, and there may be unique effects for each group. We investigated whether the previously identified psychological factors associated with academic performance hold the same relationships for firstand continuing-generation college students. A sample of 143 undergraduate students self-reported levels of academic self-efficacy, optimism, goal orientation, and academic stress. Academic performance was measured using their midterm exam grade. There were differences found in the mean levels of psychological factors and their associations with academic performance for first- and continuing-generation students. Overall, the psychological factors explained a very small portion of the variance in academic performance among first-generation students (13.4%) with none of the psychological factors holding an independent association with academic performance. Conversely, psychological factors explained considerably more of the variance in academic performance for continuing-generation students (60.5%), with domains of goal orientation and academic stress being independently associated with academic performance. Our findings suggest that new pathways to improving first-generation students’ academic performance should be identified, and that

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