EduLine: Journal of Education and Learning Innovation
Vol. 4 No. 3 (2024)

Exploring Gender Differences in Self- Efficacy and Academic Performance among College Students

Heber Dumanjug (Misamis University, Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, 7200, Philippines)
Jennifer Serato (Misamis University, Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, 7200, Philippines)
Maria Kristina Vicente (Misamis University, Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, 7200, Philippines)
Jannah Panaguiton (Misamis University, Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, 7200, Philippines)
Zari Shane Recto (Misamis University, Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, 7200, Philippines)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Sep 2024

Abstract

This study explored the relationship between self-efficacy and academic performance on gender and academic program differences among 204 undergraduate students at a university in Misamis Occidental. This study employed a descriptive-correlational method. The respondents were predominantly female with the majority enrolled in Social Work and Psychology. While they showed a strong belief in their academic abilities, this inconsistently translate into higher academic performance. Significant differences in self-efficacy were observed across academic programs, with Social Work students reporting the highest levels and Psychology students the lowest. However, gender insignificantly impact either self-efficacy or academic performance. This study suggests that self-efficacy must interact with other factors, such as motivation, learning strategies, and program-specific influences, instead of making it a direct predictor of academic success. Investigating the long-term impact of self-efficacy on academic outcomes, the role of external factors and their interaction with self-efficacy, and their contribution to a deeper understanding of its influence on academic outcomes must also be considered for further studies. Institutions should implement targeted interventions to enhance student self-efficacy and academic resilience as additional support for lower-performing programs for a more holistic approach to student development in higher education.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

eduline

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Library & Information Science Mathematics Other

Description

The EduLine: Journal of Education and Learning Innovation is devoted to publish research papers, reviews, case studies and short communications in the field of Education and Learning. The scope of the journal includes: Applications and Integration of Education Assertive and Assistive Educational ...