The Relationship between the Academic Locus of Control and Self- Efficacy and Psychological Well-Being among students

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between resource control, academic self-efficacy and - biological psychology undergraduate students at the University of Yazd which is the academic year 2009-2010. The sample consisted of 393 female students, the sample was stratified a relative of the Humanities Center, Technical - Engineering and Architectural Sciences, University of Yazd were selected. Assessment tools include: Inventory Control Supply Trays Education (ALOC), general self-efficacy questionnaire and colleagues (GSE) and a Short Questionnaire to - Biological, Psychological Reef (1989). For analysis of statistical correlation, regression and analysis of variance were used. The data suggest that research: harnessing the power of education and student Self-Efficacy Their relationship is positive. Between resource control and internal education - biological, psychological, and there is a positive meaningful relationship. Between self and - biological, psychological, and there is a positive meaningful relationship. The source of academic control, and self-efficacy - among students in integrated bio-psycho ‌ humanities, technical - engineering, science, art and architecture, there is no significant difference. The classes are offered life skills training for their students to be taught their failure resulted from a lack of effort and success their ability to learn from their In this case - will experience more psychological life.

Keywords

References

Cassidy, & Eachus, P. (2000). Learning style, academic belief systems, self-report students sroficiency and academic achivement in higher education, Educational Psychology, 20,) 3(:307-315.
Clarke, D. (2004). Neuroticism: moderator or mediator in the relation between locus of control and depression, Personality and Individual Differences, 37, 245-258.
Cotlar, L. G. & Silvesri, L. (2005). Relationship between locus of control and health- related Variables, Education, 126( 3): 593-596.
Diener, E. D. & Sligman, M. E. (2004). Beyond Money: Toward on Economy of Well-Being, Psychological Science in the Public Interst, 5, 1-31.
Dierenonck, D. V., Diaz, D. & Carvajal, R. R. (2007). Ryff’s Six-Factor Model of Psychological Well-being a Spanish Exploration, Springer Science, 87, 473-479.
Dishman, K. R. Saunders, P. R. & Dowda, M. (2008). Self-efficacy Moderates the relation Between Declines in Physical Activity and Perceived Social Support in High School Girls, Journal of Pediatric Psychology Advanced Access, 30.
-Frenkel, E & Kugelmass, S. & Nathan, M & Ingraham, L.J. (1985). Locus of control and mental health in adolescence and adulthood, Schizophernia Bulletin, 21( 2): 219-226.
Hart, S. Fonareva, I. Merluzzi, N. & Mohr, D. C. (2005). Treatment for depression and its relationship to improvement in quality of life and psychological well-being in multiple sclerosis patients, Journal of Quality of Life Research, 14, 695-703.
Jackson, J. (2002). Ehancing self- efficacy and learing performance, Journal of Experimental Education, 70( 3): 243-254.
Kim, Y. H. (2003). Correlation of Mental Health Problems with Psychological Construct in Adolescence: Final Results from a 2-Year Study, International Journal of Nursing Studies, 40, 115-124.
Kirkaldy, B., Shepherd, R. & Furnhaum, A. (2002). The influence of type A and locus of control upon job satisfaction and occupational health. Personality and Individual Differences, 33, 1361-1371.
Lee, L., Arthur, A. & Avis, M. (2008). Using Self-efficacy Theory to Develop Intervention That Help Older People Overcome Psychology Barriers to Physical Activity: A Discussion Paper, International Journal of Nursing. NS 1315, 10.
Lefcourt, H. M. (1984). Durability and impact of locus of control, psychological bulletin, 112, 411-414.
Maddux, J. E. (2002). Self-Efficacy: The Power of believing you can, In C. R. Snyder & Lopez, S. J. (ED) The handbook of positive Psychology. New York: Oxford University Press. 277-286.
Mearns, J. (2001). The social learning theory of Juli. B. R. Tters. Http// www. Psycho, -edu/Jmearns/rotter.htm
Muris, P. (2002). Relationship between self-efficacy and symptoms of anxiety disorder and depression in a norm adolescent sample ,Personality and Individual Difference, 337- 348.
Ozalins, Anderejs, R. & Stenstrom, U/F. (2003). Validation of health locus of control pattern in Swedish adolesents. 38(152): 657-659.
Pajares, F. (2002). Gender ad perceived self-efficacy in self-regulated learning. Theory hnto prcthce, 41.
Pajares, F. & Schunk, D. H. (2002). Self and self- belief in psychology and education: An historical perspective. In J. Aronson & D. Cordova (ED) psychology of education. New York: Academic Press.
Ryan, R. M & Deci, E. L. (2001). On Happiness and Human Potentials: A Review of Research and Eudaimonic Well-Being. Annual Reviews Psychology, 52, 141- 166.
Schieman, S. (2001). Age variation in personal agency and self- Esteem. Journal of Aging and Health, 13( 2): 155-185.
SiU-kau cheng & Stephon, K. (2000). Effects of Self-Efficacy and Social Support on The Mental Health Condition of Mutual-aid Organization Memberd.
Stavely, T. (2002). Personality home psycho 242-01 and 02 personality 200- April 22 notes, http://web-keene.edu/ Stavely/spro2002-4-22 notes.PHD.
Taylor, m. & Popma , J. (1990). An Examination of Career Decision Making, Self-efficacy, Career Salience, Locus of Control and Vocational Indecision. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 37, 17- 31.
Tuicomeppee, A. & Romano L. J. (2005). Psychological Well-Being OF Thai Drug User: Implication for Prevention, International Journal for the Advancement of Counseling, 27( 3): 431- 440.
Vleioras, G. & Bosma, A. (2005). Are identity styles important for psychological wellbeing? Journal of Adolescent, 28, 397-409.
Waillant, G. E. (2003). Mental health, American Journal of Psychology, 160, 1373-1384.
Wisse, M. (2002). Locus of control in our Daily Life .Psy 334, Advanced Social Psychology.WWW.unites. Muohio. Edu/ Psybersite.
Zimmerman, B. J. (2001). Self-efficacy: An essential to learn, Contemporary Educational Psychology, 25, 82-91.
 

Files

Share

How to cite

Statistics