College Self-Efficacy and Campus Climate Perceptions as Predictors of Academic Achievement in African American Males at Community Colleges in the State of Ohio
Year: 2014
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The purpose of this study was (a) to provide an analysis of the levels of college self-efficacy and of the campus environmental perceptions of African American males at rural, urban, and suburban two-year community colleges in the state of Ohio and (b) to determine whether there was a statistically significant relationship between college selfefficacy, campus environmental perceptions, and academic achievement at these types of community colleges (rural, urban, and suburban) in Ohio.Further, the study examined whether academic achievement could be predicted from academic self-efficacy and campus environmental perceptions at community colleges in the state of Ohio.Descriptive statistics and a chi-squared analysis were employed in this study to determine that respondents were representative of the entire population or sample.A correlational analysis revealed a statistically significant positive correlation between college self-efficacy and campus environment.This correlation suggests that students who perceive a more positive environment tend to have higher college self-efficacy.A statistically significant positive correlation also was found between college environment and two specific dimensions of college efficacy: course efficacy and social efficacy.Proverb that "it takes a village to raise a child" is indeed true.I would like to acknowledge my village and what all of you mean to me-first giving honor to GOD, who is the head of my life.God carried and led me toward the completion of my dissertation.To my entire family for believing in me to achieve this degree.To my dissertation chair, Dr. Snejana Slantcheva-Durst!It goes without saying that your support helped me immensely throughout this journey.
Author: Jacquelyn Reneé Jones
Institution: University of Toledo
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2338244192