An Investigation of the Relationship Between Fitness Levels, Self-efficacy, and Locus of Control on Academic Achievement of Middle School Students
Year: 2015
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study investigated the effect fitness level, self-efficacy and locus of control have on the academic achievement of eighth grade students (n=115) studying in a Mid-Atlantic region middle school (2011-2012 school year). It was hypothesized that the students who had high fitness scores, high level of self-efficacy and high internal locus of control would also have high academic achievement scores in math and reading. The quantitative research design involved the single-stage sampling method. Data were analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The study has revealed significant relationship between academic achievement, locus of control and self-efficacy.
Source: European Scientific Journal ESJ
Authors: Prince A. Attoh, V. M. Philmon
Institution: Delaware State University
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W1592134500