ERIC Number: EJ1110783
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 7
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Investigating Academic Self-Efficacy of University Students in Terms of Socio-Demographic Variables
Satici, Seydi Ahmet; Can, Gurhan
Universal Journal of Educational Research, v4 n8 p1874-1880 2016
In this study whether academic self-efficacy of university students differ in terms of various socio-demographic features has been investigated. The study was conducted on 1679 students who were attending Anadolu University. In the study, the Academic Self-Efficacy Scale and Personal Information Form were used as data collection tools. In the analysis of the data, independent sample t test and one-way analysis of variance were used. The findings of the study suggested that there are significant differences between academic self-efficacy, and gender, grade level, economic situation of the family, and perceived academic achievement. It was also suggested by the findings of the study that there are no significant differences between academic self-efficacy of university students, and field of study, education levels of the parents, number of family members and sibling numbers, perceived academic achievement in the high school, and the dwelling unit where the student lived the longest. Findings were discussed in line with relevant literature and conclusions were made.
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Self Efficacy, High School Students, College Students, Majors (Students), Parent Background, Educational Attainment, Statistical Analysis, Gender Differences, Family Financial Resources, Family Size, Questionnaires, Student Attitudes, Measures (Individuals), Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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