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The role of thinking and problem-solving dispositions on the academic achievement of Turkish language teacher candidates

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: In this research, psychometric variables influencing the academic achievement of Turkish language teacher candidates were examined. In this context, the study aimed to understand the impact of variables believed to be related—such as problem-solving, critical thinking, creative thinking, and academic self-efficacy—on academic achievement, as well as the relationships among these latent variables. A total of 368 volunteer Turkish language teacher candidates from different universities participated in this study conducted in Turkey, and structural equation modeling was employed for data analysis. The study, conducted with four different measurement tools, included validity and reliability studies for the scales. Additionally, correlation values between the scales’ structures were provided. The analysis results revealed a positive and significant relationship between participants’ problem-solving skills, critical and creative thinking tendencies, and academic self-efficacy. Furthermore, a significantly high correlation was observed among these psychometric variables.

Source: European Journal of Psychology of Education

DOI: 10.1007/s10212-026-01064-7

Authors: Faruk Kayman, Erkan Aydın

Institutions: Hakkari University, Aksaray University

Language: English

Topic: Problem Solving Skills Development

Subfield: Speech and Hearing

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,390