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Michelle Pleace; Nicky Nicholls – Studies in Higher Education, 2024
The Impostor Phenomenon (IP) refers to the psychological experience of individuals mistakenly perceiving themselves as incompetent, despite external evidence of their success. Research has highlighted the prevalence of impostor feelings within academic settings, particularly among women. To better understand the gender gap in academia, our…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Self Efficacy, Females
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Abdo Hasan AL-Qadri; Samia Mouas; Nadia Saraa; Azzeddine Boudouaia – Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education, 2024
Studying determinant factors for effective learning communities has become a priority for sustainable education in Yemen. Yet, comprehensive knowledge of academic self-efficacy (ASE), academic commitment (AC), and learning outcomes (LOs) variables is limited in higher education, particularly. This research aimed to examine the role of these…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Teacher Attitudes, Self Efficacy, College Students
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Courtney D. Glenn; Oluwatobi O. Odeleye – Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 2024
A large number of students across the globe each year enroll in general chemistry courses as an academic requirement to obtain their degree. Although many take chemistry courses, it is not a subject sought out by many as a potential career. In some instances, chemistry hinders students from achieving their career goals. A plethora of chemical…
Descriptors: College Students, Self Efficacy, Student Attitudes, Science Education
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Chan, Randolph C. H. – International Journal of STEM Education, 2022
Background: The underrepresentation of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields is well documented in developed countries, and yet public discussion of gender disparities in STEM in China is still in its nascent stage. Endorsement of traditional gender role beliefs and conformity to social norms are pertinent to…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Self Efficacy, Student Interests, Academic Aspiration
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Max P. Jansen; Birgit Becker; Zerrin Salikutluk; Susanne Garritzmann; Sigrid Roßteutscher – Cogent Education, 2024
Students from a high socioeconomic background show relatively homogeneous, high levels of educational attainment, whereas students with a low socioeconomic origin display a large variability in their educational careers. In this paper, we examine whether the varying degrees of students' academic self-efficacy can contribute to an explanation of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, High School Students, Academic Aspiration, Socioeconomic Background
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Sara Madeleine Kristensen; Magnus Jørgensen; Ellen Haug – Education and Information Technologies, 2024
Although research has investigated the association between pathological gaming and academic performance in adolescence, the complexity of the relationship has not been thoroughly examined. This short longitudinal study aimed to investigate the interactions between pathological gaming, academic self-efficacy, academic initiative, and academic…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Sex, Gender Differences, Longitudinal Studies
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Gillian Forrester; Ruth Hudson; Jane Rowley; Jim Pugh – Educational Review, 2024
This article reports on research investigating the aspirations of pupils in primary schools located in low-socioeconomic areas in one English county. The research adopted a qualitative approach to explore aspirations, self-efficacy, opinions regarding the merits of investment in education, and notions of perceived future selves. The research also…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Socioeconomic Status, Low Income Students, Elementary School Students
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Tingzhi Han; Ling Huang; Longfei Hao – Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 2024
This mixed methods study investigated the change types and the underlying mechanisms of Chinese undergraduates' deep learning approach at a research-oriented university in eastern China. In Study 1, the deep learning approach of 273 freshmen was assessed using R-SPQ-2F at the beginning and end of a semester. The changes were categorized into three…
Descriptors: Learning Trajectories, Learning Processes, College Freshmen, Foreign Countries
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Cuevas, Stephany – Journal of Latinos and Education, 2023
Based on the experiences of 15 Latina/o undocumented parents, this qualitative study identifies three distinct ways Latina/o immigrant parents understand their role in their children's post-secondary aspirations: "confident partners," "motivational supporters," and "uncertain spectators." By comparing and contrasting…
Descriptors: Parents, Undocumented Immigrants, College Bound Students, Parent Participation
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Henderson, Trevion S.; Shoemaker, Katie A.; Lattuca, Lisa R. – Journal of Engineering Education, 2022
Background: Personal characteristics (e.g., race/ethnicity, gender, and precollege experiences) are known to shape students' pathways to engineering, as well as persistence decisions in college. However, the role of psychological cost in postgraduation intentions has received less scholarly attention. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Engineering, Career Choice, Emotional Response
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Lee, You-kyung; Freer, Emily; Robinson, Kristy A.; Perez, Tony; Lira, Amalia K.; Briedis, Daina; Walton, S. Patrick; Linnenbrink-Garcia, Lisa – Journal of Engineering Education, 2022
Background: Students are more likely to persist when they both perceive themselves as capable of success (expectancy) and perceive tasks to be interesting, important, and useful (values) or less costly in terms of effort, lost opportunities, and psychological stress (perceived costs). Prior research has not examined whether these motivational…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Self Efficacy, Student Attitudes, Value Judgment
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Knight, Cathryn – British Journal of Educational Psychology, 2021
Background: There is current academic debate over the reliability of the dyslexia label. However, this argument does not consider the impact of the dyslexia label on an individual's academic outlook and aspirations. Aims: Using data from the Millennium Cohort Study, this paper aims to objectively explore the impact of the dyslexia label on…
Descriptors: Dyslexia, Labeling (of Persons), Academic Aspiration, Self Efficacy
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Rawn Boulden; Sarah Henry – Professional School Counseling, 2023
The purpose of this phenomenological investigation was to explore the lived experiences of rural high school counselors when providing career development services. Several key themes emerged, including (a) contextual factors, (b) direct services, (c) indirect services, (d) rewarding aspects, and (e) challenging aspects. The findings support…
Descriptors: Rural Schools, School Counselors, Phenomenology, Counselor Training
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Kelly, Alison; Bennett, Dawn; Giridharan, Beena; Rosenwax, Lorna – Journal of International Students, 2020
Higher education has been positively linked with increased opportunity for women, including enhanced employability, increased migration, enriched cultural capital, and improved language skills. With the number of international students rising, understanding postdegree intentions is increasingly important for institutions, policy makers, and…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Females, Undergraduate Students, Foreign Countries
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Lopez, Juan; Musoba, Glenda Droogsma – Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, 2024
Latina/o rural students are underrepresented in college and the research of their college choice process. Using Bourdieu's habitus, and Yosso's Community Cultural Wealth Conceptual Model, this qualitative study used interviews with 24 Latina/o rural high school students. Our findings explored how school habitus limits college options. Students use…
Descriptors: College Choice, Rural Schools, High School Students, Cultural Capital
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