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Pablo Usán1, Carlos Salavera2, Alberto Quílez-Robres1
1Faculty of Human Sciences and Education, University of Zaragoza, 22003 Huesca, Spain.
Children (Basel, Switzerland)
|March 25, 2022
Summary
Adolescent academic self-efficacy and optimism significantly correlate with academic performance. Academic self-efficacy is key for adaptive behaviors, preventing dropout, and improving school experiences.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Adolescent Development
- Academic Achievement
Background:
- Adolescence involves crucial emotional and motivational development during education.
- Understanding factors influencing academic success is vital for student well-being and educational outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the relationship between academic self-efficacy, optimism, and academic performance in adolescents.
- To investigate the mediating role of academic self-efficacy in adolescent academic success.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 1852 adolescents (aged 12-19) from twelve secondary schools in Spain.
- Utilized the Academic Self-Efficacy Scale (ASES) and the Life Orientation Test-Revised (LOT-R).
- Academic performance was measured by students' average marks.
Main Results:
- Significant positive correlations were found among academic self-efficacy, optimism, and academic performance.
- Academic self-efficacy demonstrated a significant mediating effect on the relationship between optimism and performance.
Conclusions:
- Academic self-efficacy is a crucial mediator, positively influencing academic performance in adolescents.
- Promoting academic self-efficacy can foster adaptive classroom behaviors, aid personal development, and reduce school dropout rates.
- Interventions targeting self-efficacy may enhance overall academic experience and student success.
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