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Boys’ and girls’ involvement in science learning and their self-efficacy in Taiwan.
- Source :
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International Journal of Psychology . Jun2013, Vol. 48 Issue 3, p272-284. 13p. 3 Charts, 1 Graph. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- This cross-sectional study investigated the significant differences in students’ self-efficacy and their involvement in learning science. Nine hundred and twenty-two elementary school fifth graders, 499 junior high school eighth graders, and 1455 senior or vocational high school eleventh graders completed the students’ questionnaire. Analyses of variance (ANOVAs) and independentt-tests compared the significant similarities and differences across school levels and genders. The initial findings were as follows: A sharp decline in boys’ and girls’ self-efficacy scores from elementary to secondary school levels; boys have significantly higher self-efficacy scores than girls at vocational and senior high school levels; students with more involvement in science learning presented significantly higher self-efficacy scores than those with less involvement. The significant discrepancies in terms of gender and age in students’ self-efficacy and involvement in learning science need to be addressed. Implications and limitations are provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00207594
- Volume :
- 48
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Psychology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 89102285
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00207594.2011.628673