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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
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An Exploratory Study of Self-Efficacy in Community College Students
Thompson, Keisha V.; Verdino, Joseph
Community College Journal of Research and Practice, v43 n6 p476-479 2019
This study explored self-efficacy in a sample of urban community college students. The main goal of the study was to determine levels of both general and academic self-efficacy in this population, consisting of first-generation, immigrant, and traditional students. Self-efficacy is an important psychological factor affecting academic motivation, persistence, and success. Prior research has demonstrated that first generation and immigrant college students tend to have low self-efficacy for academic achievement. The results of this study indicated that both general self-efficacy and academic self-efficacy were not consistent with such prior findings. General self-efficacy was found to be average to high, while academic self-efficacy was within average range. Additionally, there was no significance between group differences in this diverse sample of community college students. Implications for future research and interventions to improve student persistence and academic success are also discussed.
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Community Colleges, Two Year College Students, First Generation College Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: New York (New York)
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