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Psychological Well-Being and Self-Efficacy for Self-Regulated Learning
Maria Luisa Pedditzi1, Laura Francesca Scalas1
1Department of Education, Psychology, Philosophy, Faculty of Humanistic Studies, University of Cagliari, 09123 Cagliari, Italy.
Summary
This study validates the Italian version of the Adolescent Students
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Psychological well-being is crucial during adolescence.
- Self-Determination Theory provides a framework for understanding basic psychological needs.
- The Adolescent Students' Basic Psychological Needs at School Scale (ASBPNSS) measures Competence, Autonomy, and Relatedness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To validate the preliminary Italian version of the ASBPNSS.
- To examine the relationship between school well-being and self-efficacy for self-regulated learning.
- To investigate gender differences in psychological needs and well-being at school.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 395 Italian adolescents (mean age 17.5) completed the ASBPNSS and the Self-Efficacy for Self-Regulated Learning Scale.
- Structural equation modeling was used to test associations.
- Factorial structure, reliability, and gender invariance of the ASBPNSS were assessed.
Main Results:
- School well-being measures were significantly associated with self-efficacy for self-regulated learning.
- Self-efficacy predicted Competence, Relatedness, and Autonomy.
- Relationships were generally invariant across genders, but girls reported lower Relatedness.
Conclusions:
- Promoting school self-efficacy is important for adolescent well-being.
- The validated ASBPNSS is a useful tool for assessing psychological needs in Italian schools.
- Understanding and supporting basic psychological needs is key to fostering adolescent development.
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