Self-efficacy - Science topic

Objective: This study aims to explore the psychological determinants that influence students' behavioural intentions towards technology-integrated learning in vocational colleges within Zhejiang province, China. By examining the role of perceived enjoyment, self-efficacy, and social influence, the research seeks to understand the cognitive processe...

Properly designed badges and leaderboards can potentially support students’ English language learning (ELL) by enhancing their interest and self-efficacy. Also, the effectiveness of badges and leaderboards may be influenced by gender. However, no relevant studies were identified, especially in secondary school contexts. To address these gaps, this...

Online and distance learning technology with the learning management system (LMS) is an example of the application of online learning models at universities, which is the impact of technological developments. However, advances in LMS technology still need to be implemented in universities, the problem of university readiness being the main factor....

The study explored the mediating role of student-teacher relationships in teacher self-efficacy predicting teacher classroom practices among teachers in Turkey ISCED level 1 schools. The study involves teachers who participated in the TALIS 2018 data collected through a cross-sectional survey; 3591 teachers participated in the TALIS 18 survey. Data...

Sexual coercion among adolescents is a significant public health issue. The study aimed to investigate the level of knowledge, perpetration, experiences, and perceived self-efficacy of SC among adolescents. The study was conducted among 192 in-school adolescents in Osun State. A cross-sectional descriptive study design was adopted using a valida...

Earlier studies on mathematical self-efficacy, motivation, anxiety, and mathematics achievement have shown significant controversies; however, mathematics achievement is highly important. This study adopts a quantitative research method, with a sample of 5,464 15-year-old secondary school students from 175 schools in Hong Kong. The aim is to explor...

The Europe 2020 Education Principles emphasize the improvement of educational processes at all levels, aiming to enhance educational standards through the integration of personal and professional competences with teaching skills. This study focuses on the validation of a new tool for assessing teaching competences, which aims to support excellence...

Objective: This study aims to examine the relationship between substance use disorder, self-esteem, attachment styles, and defense mechanisms. Method: The study sample consisted of 199 individuals, 90 female and 109 male, with substance use disorder. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, DSM-5 Substance Use Disorder Criteria Form...

Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are among the most serious mental illnesses, and mental healthcare has yet to fully embrace digitalization. In this paper, we present action research involving twenty-one individuals who wore wearable devices for a six-week period exploring how wearables can be integrated into mental health for enhanced empowermen...

Students' self-efficacy has sparked research interest worldwide, as it has been found to impact their learning performance and engagement during their studies. High self-efficacy results in students feeling more capable of achieving success in their coursework and goals. In accounting education, research is limited, especially in blended learning e...

Background: Multimorbidity in adult patients puts them at a considerable risk of not taking their medications as prescribed. It is well known that patients with chronic conditions with self-management help is an excellent way to improve medication compliance. The impact of the medication self-management intervention in adult patients with multimorb...

Identifying the factors affecting diabetes medication adherence is an important step in establishing interventions to improve prescription compliance and help patients manage their disease effectively and successfully. A cross-sectional study of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) at Saint Paul Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam, used a structured questionna...

There is a growing consensus that teachers’ social-emotional competence (T-SEC) is crucial for their own well-being and students’ social and emotional learning (SEL). However, the literature lacks comprehensive, psychometrically sound, and practical measures of T-SEC. Moreover, the existing literature on T-SEC is predominantly grounded in Western c...

Purpose Caregivers of children with developmental language disorder (DLD) face numerous challenges, including limited evidence-backed options for learning about oral language and DLD. This explanatory sequential, mixed-methods study quantified and described caregiver perceptions of learning about DLD through an online asynchronous training. Method...

his study investigates factors influencing Israeli teachers’ attitudes toward including students with special needs in mainstream classrooms following recent reforms. Using an interpretive phenomenological approach, 40 female mainstream teachers who attended a special education workshop were interviewed. The research reveals general support for inc...

Teaching children to believe in their abilities (self‐efficacy) through nature education can help achieve long‐term conservation goals, such as encouraging people to protect nature. However, few studies have tested how nature education affects children's confidence or how course design supports this. We studied a wildlife education program in 10 ru...

Background In adaptive learning settings, fine-grained dynamic measurements of learner characteristics (e.g., prior knowledge) and system-based decisions (e.g., adjusting task difficulty) enable learners to follow an individual learning path. Thus, the system takes over the regulation of the learning process. According to self-regulated learning, t...

This study aimed to investigate the effect of perceived social support on perceived employability and whether this relationship is mediated by well-being. Another objective is to study the moderating effect of perceived self-efficacy on the relationship between well-being and perceived employability. The sample comprises 316 participants, all study...

This study aims to investigate the impact of knowledge-hiding behavior on individual creativity and academic performance through the mediating role of academic self-efficacy. Using a quantitative approach with questionnaires and convenient sampling offers insights into fostering a more open learning environment. This study examined a sample of 3,46...

This study aims to analyze the influence of transformational leadership of school principals and teacher self-efficacy on teacher performance at SMP Negeri 1 Tomohon. Employing a quantitative approach, data were collected through a survey involving 68 teachers using valid questionnaires. The analysis was conducted using SPSS, encompassing normality...

This chapter explores the intricate relationship among Adversity Quotient (AQ), Emotional Intelligence and Positive Psychology-three essential psychological Constructs that collectively promote resilience, mental well-being, and holistic success. AQ, as introduced by Dr. Paul Stoltz, measures an individual's capacity to withstand and overcome adver...

BACKGROUND: Despite widespread use, smartphone apps for physical activity (PA) lack rigorous evaluation. This study examined the impact of two top PA apps through a crossover trial. OBJECTIVE: To assess the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of two smartphone apps in increasing physical activity among inactive UK adults. METHODS: A rando...

The likelihood of addiction increases as more school-aged youngsters use smartphones. When faced with an uncomfortable circumstance or pressure, kids with poor self-efficacy frequently turn to their smartphones as a coping strategy to instill a sense of security. This study aimed to understand the relationship between mental health literacy and stu...

Background Psychological distress is a major problem among hemodialysis patients. Certain prior studies suggest that psychological distress is negatively associated with hope and self-efficacy. The way hope and self-efficacy are linked with psychological distress, as well as the strength of these correlations in hemodialysis patients, may vary acro...

Background Flipped classroom (FC) is a novel teaching method. To assess its effectiveness in teaching physical education in schools, a systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted with the aim of exploring the Impact of FC method in PE on the intrinsic motivation, self-efficacy, and learning satisfaction. Methods As of February 2025, a compr...

Introduction The purpose of this study was to determine whether exposure to musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound (US) enhanced medical students’ knowledge and self-efficacy in understanding basic US principles, MSK anatomy and physical examination, and use of US to evaluate MSK structures. Materials and Methods Forty-three second-year medical students...

With the globalization and innovation of digital technologies, scholars believe that the Internet generation, which lives, studies, and works in rich digital environments and ubiquitous social networks, can naturally enhance their digital literacy (DL). The study conducts a DL assessment among 511 English majors at universities in Vietnam using two...

Background The accidental consumption of wild poisonous mushrooms has emerged as a primary source of poisoning incidents globally. It is imperative to comprehend the dietary habits of individuals consuming wild mushrooms to address this issue effectively. Methods In this investigation, an extended version of the theory of reasoned action was emplo...

The proliferation of generative artificial intelligence challenges the credibility of assessment in higher education. This article advances a theoretical argument that universities must move beyond detection-based strategies towards ethically grounded, validity-driven assessment practices. Drawing on Ajzen’s Theory of Planned Behaviour, Bandura’s S...

This study aims to delineate the influence of university support for entrepreneurship on fostering green entrepreneurial behaviours, specifically examining the roles of entrepreneurial self-efficacy and green entrepreneurial intention as sequential mediators in this relationship. Employing a quantitative methodology, data from 338 Thai entrepreneur...

Background Home-based pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a key non-pharmacological intervention for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but poor adherence limits its effectiveness. The factors influencing adherence, particularly from the patients’ perspective, are not well understood. This study aims to identify the factors that promote or...

Self‐efficacy significantly impacts the quality of life for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Identifying effective measurement tools is crucial for optimizing self‐management programs. This systematic review evaluated the psychometric properties of self‐efficacy instruments for patients with RA, searching eight databases from 1989 to Mar...

This study assesses the impact of digital literacy on employee well-being in the banking sector. Introducing the Digital Literacy Empowerment and Well-being Model (DLEW Model), with psychological empowerment and self-efficacy as mediating variables, and technostress and organizational support as moderators. This study synthesizes existing literatur...

Internet use is related to self-efficacy among older people. This study used a grounded theory research method to explore the construction of self-efficacy in the experience of Internet use among older people through in-depth interviews. Based on continuous comparative analysis, we concluded that use of the Internet by older people brought about th...

A productive and competent entrepreneur is needed in a business. The entrepreneur's performance plays an important role in the business's success. The existence of self-characteristics, such as self-leadership, self-efficacy, and good entrepreneurial commitment, will build the entrepreneur's performance more optimally. This study aims to analyse th...

This study examined the extent to which a rich English musical environment in childhood influences English learning self-efficacy. In the context of globalization, English has become an important language, and teachers often use English songs as teaching aids. The research employed a quantitative research method and collected data through a questio...

The rapid progress of the Internet has significantly boosted information exchange and aggregation. However, it has also heightened concerns regarding privacy issues such as personal data leakage and misuse. Previous studies have examined how demographic variables and personality traits affect Internet privacy concerns. Nevertheless, these factors a...

Bullying is a pervasive public health issue that significantly affects the mental and physical well-being of children, often leading to long-term consequences that persist into adulthood, such as mental health disorders, social isolation, and economic challenges. Despite numerous interventions implemented in schools, bullying remains a persistent p...

The primary treatment for breast cancer patients is surgery which often impacts physical activity (PA). This study aimed to investigate factors associated with the PA level of Thai women with breast cancer after surgical mastectomy at Siriraj Hospital, Thailand. Ninety-three participants completed the questionnaires which included personal informat...

As China faces the dual challenge of rapid digitalization and an aging population, disparities in digital health literacy among older adults threaten equitable access to health services. This qualitative study investigates the lived experiences of community-dwelling older adults in non-first-tier Chinese cities in navigating digital health services...

The study sought to examine the gender, faculty and school-based disparity that exists in students' research self-efficacy, perception of ethics in research and the level of stress they face in conducting research. A sample of 385 undergraduate students from the faculty of business and hospitality were selected from three public universities in Gha...

Purpose The study aims to explore how multicultural education is understood in Australia, the extent to which initial teacher education (ITE) programmes prepare pre-service teachers (PSTs) with the necessary skills and knowledge and the perceived readiness of PSTs to engage with students from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds...

Background Today, blended learning (BL) is crucial for the implementation of technologically enhanced pedagogical innovations especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to explore students’ perspectives toward BL and how a blended learning method affects medical students’ learning results. Additionally, it seeks to identify BL challeng...

Background Family involvement is crucial in mitigating childhood obesity. Nonetheless, research on fathers’ perceptions regarding childhood weight issues remains limited, particularly within non-Western cultures. Objectives This study aimed to (1) examine fathers’ attitudes, perceptions, and practices related to child feeding and obesity risk; (2)...

Gender-affirming mental health services are important to promote resilience and well-being in transgender and gender expansive (TGE) people, yet mental health professionals feel underprepared to work with TGE clients. In this study, we utilized a Solomon four-group design to determine whether an intervention changed attitudes toward TGE people, sel...

Academic Success dipengaruhi oleh banyak faktor internal dan eksternal, dan merupakan indikator penting dalam dunia pendidikan perguruan tinggi. Faktor internal yang sangat penting adalah Academic Self-Efficacy, yaitu keyakinan seseorang terhadap kemampuan mereka untuk menyelesaikan tugas akademik. Mahasiswa dengan Academic Self-Efficacy rendah cen...

With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technology, the artificial intelligence literacy, creativity, self-efficacy, and academic achievement of college students have increasingly garnered attention from the global educational community. This study, based on cognitive behavioral theory, employs Partial Least Squares Structural Equatio...

Problem-solving is becoming more and more seen as an important skill for college students to learn to build metacognitive skills, critical thought, and the ability to learn on their own. Even though this skill is very important, there aren't many approved tools that can be used to test it in schools, especially in Peru. The goal of this study is to...

This paper presents the influence of organisational factors on the work engagement of primary school teachers in selected primary schools in four districts of northern Uganda. In the cross-sectional survey research design, the study employed qualitative and quantitative data collection methods, focusing on quantitative approaches. Data were systema...

Objective This study evaluated the effectiveness of Maze Out, a serious game (SG) codesigned by patients with eating disorders (ED) and clinicians as an adjunct to treatment as usual (TAU) for improving self‐efficacy, self‐image, and engagement in individuals with ED. Effects on ineffectiveness, insecurity, and personal recovery were also examined....

Highlights: • Synthesizes 31 empirical studies that applied six AI literacy instruments in 14 countries, mapping correlations with 88 affective, behavioral, cognitive, and contextual variables • Finds consistent, medium-to-strong correlations between AI literacy and AI self-efficacy, positive AI attitudes, and digital competencies • Uncovers that...

Introduction Against the backdrop of deepening China’s medical and health system reform, public hospitals are responsible for improving modern hospital management systems. This article aimed to understand whether and how public hospital budget participation affects organizational performance in China. Methods Based on the novel insights of Latour’...

Purpose - This paper aims to investigate how factors such as attitude toward retirement, financial risk tolerance, financial self-efficacy, future time perspective, and social group support influence individuals' retirement planning. Furthermore, the study examines the mediating role of retirement goal clarity in linking these psychological factors...

The health belief model (HBM) is a foundational framework in health behavior research. It was conceptualized in the 1950s to help understand preventative health behavior by social psychologists working in the United States Public Health Service (USPHS), specifically "the widespread failure of people to accept disease preventatives or screening test...

Providing good nutrition aims to reduce stunting rates. Giving complementary foods is also influenced by the mother's self-efficacy. It is hoped that education for mothers can increase their self-efficacy in providing complementary foods. This research aimed to determine the effect of education on maternal self-efficacy in providing complementary f...

Although the relationship between knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, and sexual self-efficacy in influencing sexual behavior has been well-established, the impact of these factors on sexual satisfaction—an indicator of sexual health—remains understudied. This study adopted a person-oriented approach to determine the profiles of psychosocial variables r...

This study investigates childhood predictors of adult hope across 22 countries, lever-aging data from 202,898 participants in the Global Flourishing Study. Key findings indicate that positive childhood experiences, such as excellent or very good health, supportive parental relationships, and regular religious attendance, are strongly associated wit...

Penelitian ini mengkaji pengaruh Self Efficacy, Locus of Control , dan Human Relation terhadap kinerja karyawan pada PT. Gama Mandiri. Dengan menggunakan metode survei pada 75 karyawan, uji validitas dan reliabilitas dilakukan untuk memastikan keakuratan instrumen penelitian. Analisis regresi linier berganda menunjukkan bahwa hanya variabel locus o...

Back pain is a major medical and social issue. It degrades the quality of life, as well as affects the psyche, emotions, and volition, thus preventing full social integration. The disabling effect of chronic back pain becomes especially relevant during a change of social roles. The authors tested the hypothesis about the destabilizing effect of cha...

This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric and content analysis of employee creativity and innovation research in business and management from 2001 to 2024. Using data from Scopus and Web of Science, the study applies co-occurrence analysis, thematic mapping, and social network analysis to uncover intellectual and conceptual structures in the...

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a major medical event with a high burden of psychosocial sequelae. SCAD survivors require psychological support to facilitate recovery. This pilot study involved feasibility testing of an online group support program for SCAD survivors, co-designed by clinicians, survivors and researchers. The SCAD O...

www.PosterPresentations.com As a result of the widespread integration of modern information technology into education and pedagogy, virtual reality technology, characterized by human-computer interaction has progressively attracted the interests of researchers and institutions both domestically and abroad. To make another showing worldview of "VR e...

To understand the reasons for the public’s irrational use of antibiotics based on the health belief model (HBM). A questionnaire survey was conducted based on cluster random sampling in Chongqing, China. The public’s antibiotic use behaviors, knowledge, perceived threat of diseases [both short-term upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) and lon...

Gambling Disorder (GD), diagnostically, is a unidimensional construct where each additional symptom corresponds to increased severity. Many individuals experience addiction symptoms in specific symptom clusters, with membership to one profile of symptoms or other better representing disorder severity than raw symptom counts. This study explored whe...

Analyzing their mistakes affords students opportunities for improved learning and success in problem solving disciplines, especially when students are able to identify reasons for their errors and modify their future study behavior. To help students make appropriate adjustments, instructors must understand the language students use to describe thei...

Background This study analyzes the effect of self-efficacy on perceived stress among experimental science teachers in public high schools in the city of Tetouan, Morocco. Methods We used two instruments in this cross-sectional study to measure perceived stress and self-efficacy rates among 258 participating teachers. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS...

Introduction Emergency department visits are common following bariatric surgery and may be partially preventable. Health literacy and general self-efficacy are factors that may influence health-seeking behaviors in these patients. This study aimed to assess whether health literacy and general self-efficacy are associated with an increased frequency...

Teacher use of trauma-informed practice (TIP) in the primary school classroom is an under-explored phenomenon. Classroom teachers are required to support students who are affected by trauma; however, the specific factors that indicate, determine or predict a teacher’s use of trauma-informed practices are largely unresearched. New South Wales primar...

Background While many studies have used the Health Belief Model (HBM) to understand vaccine intention, none claim to have used serial mediation to understand the relationship between HBM dimensions and COVID-19 vaccine intention. This study developed a serial mediation model to assess the direct and indirect effects of the latent HBM dimensions on...

Teaching self-efficacy refers to a teacher's confidence in their ability to engage students and foster learning, directly influencing their instructional planning, strategies, and student assessment practices. Neuroscience education for teachers has been shown to increase enthusiasm and support professional growth by introducing essential brain-rel...

Background The prevalence of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) in Indonesia continues to rise, necessitating practical management approaches. Self-efficacy (SE) is critical in supporting CAD patients’ autonomy in managing their condition. Patients’ perceptions of their disease significantly influence decision-making and health management behaviours. P...

Objective Research on the acquisition of psychotherapeutic competencies attributes an important role to procedural knowledge. We developed and evaluated a brief video-based measure of procedural knowledge in clinical psychology (the Pro CliPs Task). Method The Pro CliPs Task consists of seven distinct case vignettes, each presented in four brief v...

Student engagement in learning has well-recognized positive effects on both academic and non-academic aspects of development. However, there has been limited research on the factors that shape it. This study examined the influence of peers’ academic norms, educational aspirations, and effort socialization on students’ academic en-gagement, placing...

The demand for inclusive education has resulted in an increase of research measuring teachers' self-efficacy. Developing pre-service teachers' efficacy belief prior to their entry into the teaching profession is an essential consideration. This study aims to investigate the self-efficacy belief of pre-service teachers towards inclusive classroom se...

Grounded in the frameworks of affective computing and large-language-model technology, this paper systematically sorts out the conceptual evolution and core techniques of persona-based interactive interfaces (PBIIs) and, by means of a randomized controlled experiment, verifies their comprehensive effect on users’ self-perception. The study first co...

Plain English Summary Climate impact is one of the most pressing societal challenges. Climate impact refers to human and economic losses resulting from climate change-related extreme weather events, such as storms (e.g., typhoons, hurricanes), floods, draughts, and wildfires. Because of its considerable societal and economic consequences, climate i...

Background First-degree relatives (FDRs) of hereditary colorectal cancer are at an increased risk of cancer and receiving early detection and surveillance on malignancies is an efficacious strategy to reduce cancer-related morbidity and mortality. But there is rare information on screening in this cancer high-risk group in China. Objective The aim...

Introduction: Positive affective and enjoyment responses have been linked to longer-term adherence to exercise. Exercise intensity influences affective responses and enjoyment, but it is still unclear whether a new type of high-intensity exercise consisting of running with elastic resistance fixed in a belt can evoke positive or negative psychophys...

Objective: We aimed to explore views of people with stroke regarding aerobic exercise participation during rehabilitation. Design: Qualitative descriptive study informed by a pragmatic worldview. Setting and participants: People with stroke attended online or in-person one-on-one semi-structured interviews focused on their general attitudes about a...

This study aimed to examine the influence of the Scaffolding Project-Based Learning (PjBL) model and self-efficacy on the internalization of tawazun (balance) values in Nahwu learning at Madrasah Aliyah. Tawazun, representing the balance in life, was integrated through understanding Arabic sentence structures such as the relationship between mubtad...

This study investigates factors influencing the adoption of an enhanced M-PESA security system among agents in Nairobi County, amidst growing concerns about vulnerabilities in mobile payment systems. With mobile commerce thriving globally, particularly in developing regions, the integration of robust security measures becomes paramount. The focus o...

Background Cognitive impairment and depression frequently occur after spinal cord injury (SCI) and adversely affect functional independence and quality of life. There is a lack of research in addressing this important area in SCI rehabilitation/care. The home-based Action Observation and Motor Imagery (AOMI), a form of neurorehabilitation, was deve...

Objectives Studies consistently demonstrate that family caregivers often experience poor health, depression, anxiety, and a diminished quality of life. Mindfulness-based interventions have shown positive outcomes, and this study aimed to investigate the effects and mechanisms of a low-intensity mindfulness-based program for caregivers of frail olde...

Purpose/Objective: The recovery experiences of individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) involve a complex interaction between intrapersonal and interpersonal factors through which they continue to pursue life goals and enhance their psychosocial adaptation. Among these outcomes, disability acceptance is an important aspect but remains underexp...

Interprofessional identity (IPI) is crucial in shaping the perceptions, knowledge, and collaborative skills of health professions learners. Its development is influenced by external factors (educational and practice contexts) and internal factors (motivational beliefs and confidence). Despite its importance, a comprehensive understanding of IPI for...

Introduction Athletes adopt different coping mechanisms with injury. Differences and links between fear avoidance (FA), pain self-efficacy (PSE), and mental toughness (MT) might affect injury outcomes. Aim To examine the relationship between Fear Avoidance, Pain Self-Efficacy and Mental Toughness in injured elite and competitive athletes in Lebano...

Adolescents often face challenges in understanding and maintaining their reproductive health due to limited access to accurate information and appropriate guidance. This community service project aims to enhance adolescents’ self-efficacy in maintaining reproductive health through structured reproductive health education. The program was implemente...