ERIC Number: EJ817481
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Jun
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School Belonging, Educational Aspirations, and Academic Self-Efficacy among African American Male High School Students: Implications for School Counselors
Uwah, Chinwe J.; McMahon, H. George; Furlow, Carolyn F.
Professional School Counseling, v11 n5 p296-305 Jun 2008
While academic self-efficacy is widely considered an individual cognitive variable, it may be influenced by a sense of belonging and connection to others in the school community. Using a correlation and multiple regression design, the study in this article examined the relationship between perceptions of school belonging, educational aspirations, and academic self-efficacy among 40 African American male high school students. Results indicated that feeling encouraged to participate and educational aspirations were significant, positive predictors of academic self-efficacy. Other components of perceptions of school belonging were not significant in predicting academic self-efficacy. Recommendations for future research and practical suggestions for school counselors are discussed. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Academic Aspiration, School Counselors, High School Students, Student Adjustment, Correlation, Multiple Regression Analysis, African Americans, Males, Student Participation
American School Counselor Association. 1101 King Street Suite 625, Alexandria, VA 22314. Tel: 703-683-2722; Fax: 703-683-1619; Web site: http://www.schoolcounselor.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: High Schools
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Language: English
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