Parental Influences and Self-Efficacy in College Students
Location
Guzman 201, Dominican University of California
Start Date
4-17-2019 2:00 PM
End Date
4-17-2019 3:00 PM
Student Type
Undergraduate
Faculty Mentor(s)
Patti Culross, MD, MPH
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
Self-efficacy is a part of the cognitive process that influences behavior and outcomes. This cognitive process can be best understood through social cognitive theory, which states that; individuals with low self-efficacy tend to place less effort or avoid tasks, whereas high self-efficacy individuals increase their willingness to perform certain tasks. One main factor that influences self-efficacy in students is parental influence on the students education. This study tries to better understand the association between parental involvement and academic self-efficacy in first-generation college students.
Parental Influences and Self-Efficacy in College Students
Guzman 201, Dominican University of California
Self-efficacy is a part of the cognitive process that influences behavior and outcomes. This cognitive process can be best understood through social cognitive theory, which states that; individuals with low self-efficacy tend to place less effort or avoid tasks, whereas high self-efficacy individuals increase their willingness to perform certain tasks. One main factor that influences self-efficacy in students is parental influence on the students education. This study tries to better understand the association between parental involvement and academic self-efficacy in first-generation college students.