scholarly journals Using Self-Assessment to Build Self-Efficacy and Intrinsic Motivation in Athletes: A Mixed Methods Explanatory Design on Female Adolescent Volleyball Players

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allan Knight
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Sample Selection ◽  
Female Adolescent ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
External Pressures ◽  
Volleyball Players ◽  
Post Test

The aim of this mixed-methods study was to address the issue of burnout and lack of motivation in middle and high school student-athletes. As young athletes cope with school and stresses of extracurricular activities, they often react negatively to external feedback and motivation. The athletes often find themselves in a low state of self-efficacy due to perceived external pressures. This can lead to burnout and ultimately quitting the sport. This study utilized a model that was designed to use self-assessment to increase self-efficacy among athletes to promote a higher sense of accomplishment and motivation toward success. The athletes were all female volleyball players ranging from ages 10-18. Each athlete received a pretest to ascertain her level of motivation prior to the beginning of the athletic season. During their athletic seasons, 30 of the athletes participated in a weekly self-assessment program producing measurable quantitative data to be used as predictors. A sample selection of the athletes was also interviewed to allow for reflection on the study and produce qualitative data intended to predict possible outcomes of the study. Upon completion of the season the athletes took a post-test to measure their levels of motivation. The outcome of the study produced a statistical effect that demonstrated an increase in self-efficacy and self-determination in athletes, and subsequently increased motivation. The qualitative interview data corroborated the effect produced by the quantitative data.

scholarly journals Enhancing Self Efficacy Of Prolanis Group On Self Assesment Of Diabetic Foot Early Detection Based On Health Belief Model Theory And Bandura’s Self Efficacy

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 950-953
Author(s):  
Didik Susetiyanto Atmojo ◽  
Heny Kristanto ◽  
Hengky Irawan
Keyword(s):  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Outcome Expectations ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Efficacy Outcome ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Belief Model

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) complications are serious problems for patients and their families. . The purpose of this study was to improve Self Efficacy on the ability to detect the risk of diabetic foot injury.The research design used was pre-experimental research with a one group pre-post test design approach. Respondents of this study were the Clinic Prolanis Group dr. Chreslina Subagyo, Kediri City  Collecting data with clinical questionnaire sheet self-efficacy skills in order to determine the increase in self-efficacy. Based on the Wilcoxon test above, the p value = 0.000, which means that action given caused a changed or increased in a person's self-assessment This study revealed that the potential impact of self-efficacy, outcome expectations considered in the education program for patients. Therefore, the use of self-efficacy theory when designing patient education interventions could enhance diabetes self-care      

The Association between the Directional Accuracy of Self-Efficacy and Accounting Course Performance

2002 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theodore E. Christensen ◽  
Timothy J. Fogarty ◽  
Wanda A. Wallace
Keyword(s):  
Path Analysis ◽  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
The Self ◽  
Accounting Students ◽  
Exam Performance ◽  
Course Performance ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Subsequent Performance

This study examines how accounting students' ability to assess their course standing mid-way through the term is associated with their success in the course. Drawing on the paradigm of self-efficacy, we explicitly assess mid-way through the course how aware students are of (1) their exam performance, having taken an exam but before receiving feedback, and (2) their final course grade. Path analysis results for a sample of 214 students suggest that the more conservative a student's self-efficacy (that is, the less optimistic or more pessimistic the self-assessment), the higher the second exam score and final course grade. This relationship holds even after controlling for cumulative GPA in accounting courses, average exam performance during the term, trajectory of achievement, number of accounting classes already completed, and the extent of involvement in extracurricular activities. Path analysis results also support the notion that student characteristics are associated with performance, both directly and indirectly (via their association with the conservatism of self-efficacy). We find that the direction of inaccuracy matters. When students' predictions are below outcomes, reflecting pessimism, subsequent performance improves. When predictions are above outcomes, reflecting optimism, subsequent performance deteriorates. These results suggest that the direction of inaccuracy in understanding current course standing is an essential element of students' success in the classroom, apparently due to the self-regulatory behavior prompted by such misalignment.

The influence of PBL on students' self-efficacy beliefs in chemistry

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 929-938 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lloyd M. Mataka ◽  
Megan Grunert Kowalske
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Undergraduate Research ◽  
Efficacy Beliefs ◽  
Chemistry Laboratory ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The Difference

A convergent mixed methods research study was used to investigate whether or not undergraduate students who participated in a problem-based learning (PBL) laboratory environment improved their self-efficacy beliefs in chemistry. The Chemistry Attitude and Experience Questionnaire (CAEQ) was used as a pre- and post-test to determine changes in students' self-efficacy beliefs in general chemistry laboratories at a Midwestern University in the USA. Interviews were used to augment the quantitative data. Paired samplet-tests were used to determine the difference in means between pre- and post-tests. Analysis of variance was used to determine the influence of confounding variables. Thematic analysis was used to interpret the interview data. There was an observed improvement in students' self-efficacy beliefs using both qualitative and quantitative data. Interviews with the participants indicated that students had higher self-efficacy beliefs in chemistry for conducting chemistry experiments and for participating in undergraduate research after the PBL laboratory experience than they had before it. Students felt that PBL provided them with autonomy while exploring phenomena and allowed them to take more responsibility for their own learning. This study is significant in that it adds knowledge to research on the effects of PBL instruction and strengthens existing information on the relationship between PBL and the affective domain. Results from this study may also be informative to chemistry laboratory instructors on what PBL has to offer with regard to student outcomes.

scholarly journals Meningkatkan Kemampuan Menulis dan Self-Efficacy Mahasiswa Pada Mata Kuliah Intermediate Writing Dengan Metode Self-Assessment

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Annisah Annisah ◽  
Samsudin Samsudin ◽  
Waliyudin Waliyudin
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Post Test

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan menulis dan self-afficacy mahasiswa dengan menggunakan metode penilaian self-assessment. Penelitian ini akan diterapkan pada mata kuliah Intermediate Writing. Metode yang digunakan adalah pre-eksperimen dengan desain one pretest dan posttest.   Sampel yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa semester II Program Studi pendidikan Bahasa Inggris STKIP Taman Siswa Bima yang berjumlah satu kelas. Tahap penelitian dilakukan dalam 3 tahap yang mencakup; Tahap I: melakukan observasi dan wawancara, penyusunan instrument, penyusunan materi ajar, validasi instrument, uji coba instrument, menganalisis hasil uji coba instrument untuk mengetahui validitas dan reliabilitasnya. Tahap II: melakukan pretest, treatment, observasi, dan posttest. Tahap III: mengolah data hasil pretest, posttest, dan instrument lainnya, membandingkan hasil sebelum dan sesudah pemberian treatment, memberikan saran dan kesimpulan. Hasil yang diperoleh pada penelitian adalah terjadi peningkatan kemampuan menulis dan self-efficacy mahasiswa pada mata kuliah Intermediate Writing. hasil pre-test menunjukkan nilai minimum yang diperoleh mahasiswa adalah 43 dan nilai maksimum adalah 65, sedangkan pada post test terjadi peningkatan yang cukup baik yaitu nilai minimum yang diperoleh mahasiswa adalah 75 dan nilai maksimum adalah 90.

Mixed Methods Research in Adult Development and Aging

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph E. Gaugler ◽  
Colleen M. Peterson ◽  
Lauren L. Mitchell ◽  
Jessica Finlay ◽  
Eric Jutkowitz
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Adult Development ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Sample Selection ◽  
Aging Research ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Development And Aging ◽  
Design Characteristics ◽  
Complex Phenomena

Mixed methods research consists of collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data within a singular study. The “methods” of mixed methods research vary, but the ultimate goal is to provide greater understanding and explanation via the integration of qualitative and quantitative data. Mixed methods studies have the potential to advance our understanding of complex phenomena over time in adult development and aging (e.g., depression following the death of a spouse), but the utility of this approach depends on its application. The authors systematically searched the literature (CINHAL, Embase, Ovid/Medline, PubMed, PsychInfo, and ProQuest) to identify longitudinal mixed methods studies focused on aging. They identified 6,351 articles published between 1994 and 2017, of which 174 met the inclusion criteria. The majority of mixed methods studies reported on the evaluation of interventions or educational programs. Non-interventional studies tended to report on experiences related to the progression of various health conditions, the needs and experiences of caregivers, and the lived experiences of older adults. About half (n = 81) of the mixed methods studies followed a sequential explanatory design where a qualitative component followed quantitative evaluation, and most of these studies achieved “integration” by comparing qualitative and quantitative data in Results sections. There was considerable heterogeneity across studies in terms of overall design (randomized trials, program evaluations, cohort studies, and case studies). As a whole, the literature suffered from key limitations, including a lack of reporting on sample selection methodology and mixed methods design characteristics. To maximize the value of mixed methods in adult development in aging research, investigators should conform to recommended guidelines (e.g., depict participant study flow and use recommended notation) and consider more sophisticated mixed methods applications to advance the state of the art.

STEM mentoring and the use of the principles of Adult Mentoring Inventory

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 213-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Feldhaus ◽  
Kristin Bentrem
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Post Test ◽  
School Youth

Purpose – The purpose of this convergent parallel mixed methods paper is to explore the mentoring experience within the context of a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) specific mentoring program for urban, at risk, high school youth, using the Principles of Adult Mentoring Inventory (PAMI) as an instrument that modeled effective mentoring behavior. The study took place at a large, urban, Midwestern university in the USA. Design/methodology/approach – A research design was developed and both quantitative and qualitative data were collected in parallel, analyzed separately and then merged to determine results. The PAMI instrument that measures six constructs of mentor effectiveness was administered to STEM mentors as a pre/post-test and enabled researchers to collect quantitative data. Researchers used focus groups to collect qualitative data in the form of transcribed interviews. This study sought to inform STEM mentoring program development by collecting both qualitative and quantitative data independently and simultaneously in order to confirm findings. Researchers used a convergent parallel mixed methods design to first, reinforce and corroborate the findings given the small sample size (n=8); second, minimize alternative interpretations from data gathering and analysis, third, make clear various factors contributing to the effectiveness of STEM mentoring. Findings – Throughout the mentoring experience, mentor perceptions of their mentoring abilities increased to be in the “more highly effective” range within PAMI. In five of the six constructs the results indicated mentors scored lower on the pre-test than they did on the post-test of the PAMI, meaning mentor perceptions of mentoring abilities improved overall during the course and the mentoring experience. Common themes from both quantitative and qualitative results were developed, are discussed using the PAMI constructs as organizers, and include communication, information, and gender differences. Originality/value – This study added to the dearth of literature and investigations surrounding STEM mentoring. Many studies have concentrated primarily on mentoring but few have investigated the concept of STEM mentoring program best practices. The results of this study provided a multidimensional look at STEM mentoring programs that impact urban, at risk, high school youth.

The Effect of Career Cruising on the Self-efficacy of Students Deciding on Majors

2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 16-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Cunningham ◽  
Anthony Smothers
Keyword(s):  
Academic Advising ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Career Decision ◽  
The Self ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Test Methodology ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Impact

We analyzed the impact of a self-assessment instrument on the self-efficacy of those deciding on majors in a university setting. Using a pre- and post-test methodology, we employed Career Cruising to measure career decision-making self-efficacy. Participants completed the Career Decision Self-Efficacy–Short Form (CDSE-SF) with dependent variables of academic advising and the levels of self-efficacy among the CDSE-SF five subscales: Accurate Self-Appraisal, Gathering Occupational Information, Goal Selection, Planning for the Future, and Problem Solving. The data were subjected to paired and independent t tests to measure any differences in mean scores. The results indicated a slight increase in career self-efficacy for students who participated in both Career Cruising and academic advising.

scholarly journals The impact of self-assessment, planning and goal setting, and reflection before and after revision on student self-efficacy and writing performance

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huy Q. Chung ◽  
Vicky Chen ◽  
Carol Booth Olson
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Writing Assessment ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Revision Process ◽  
Writing Project ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Impact

AbstractWriting on-demand, text-based analytical essays is a challenging skill to master. Novice writers, such as the sixth grade US students in this study, may lack background knowledge of how to compose an effective essay, the self-efficacy skills, and the goal setting skills that will help with completing this task in accomplished ways. This sequential mixed-method study explored the impact of guiding a predominantly Redesignated English Learner group of students in a large, urban, low-SES school district in a timed, on-demand essay into a multiple draft process paper through a self-assessment, planning and goal setting, and reflection process as they revised this process paper over a three week period. Both treatment and comparison students completed a pre-test on demand writing assessment, a pre and post self-efficacy in writing survey, and a post-test on demand writing assessment. Students in both conditions were participating in a year-long writing intervention called The Pathway to Academic Success, developed and implemented by the UC Irvine site of the National Writing Project (UCI Writing Project), during the 2017–2018 school year and received identical training from their teachers on how to revise a pre-test essay. However, only the treatment group engaged in self-assessment, planning and goal setting, and reflection during this revision process. Students in the treatment condition demonstrated improved self-efficacy in the writing sub-domain of revision (p < .05) and had statistically significant greater gains on the post-test writing assessment (r = .57; p < .001). These results suggest that engaging students in a planned revision process that includes student reflection, planning, and goal setting before revision, and reflection and self-assessment after revision, positively impacts self-efficacy and writing outcomes.

scholarly journals INCORPORATING DEBATE INTO INQUIRY-BASED TEACHING APPROACH TO IMPROVE THE STUDENTS’ HIGHER-ORDER THINKING SKILLS

Edusentris ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 145
Author(s):  
Wahyu Budi Riyanda ◽  
Wawan Gunawan
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Higher Order Thinking Skills ◽  
Post Test

Since it is believed that individuals with higher-order thinking skills are more welcomed in educational and vocational contexts, teaching them has become a desirable goal in education. For that reason, this study aimed at improving the students’ higher-order thinking skills by incorporating debate in inquiry-based teaching. The study used mixed-methods research design utilizing pre-test and post-test to collect quantitative data and observation checklist to collect qualitative data. The quantitative data were analyzed using a rubrics, while the qualitative data were analyzed using a checklist. The study revealed that the students’ higher-order thinking skills at all levels improved after the treatment. The improvement at Analyze level could be seen from the students’ better organization of information, at Evaluate level, the students showed improvement in seeing problems from various perspectives and at Create level, the students improved in communicating solutions better. Other than that, the improvement was also observed in terms of the students’ speaking ability.

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