Effect of Self-Efficacy in the Relationship Between Mental Health Problems and Academic Performance of Distance Learners
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study investigates self-efficacy’s role in mediating the impact of mental health issues on academic performance among 510 Ghanaian undergraduate distance learners. Using an explanatory research design, convenience sampling, and PLS-SEM for analysis, findings revealed a significant difference in academic performance between students with and without mental health issues. Mental health factors (depression, anxiety, stress) explained 3.4% of self-efficacy variance and 4.2% in academic performance, with self-efficacy partially mediating the relationship. Recommendations include integrating mental health education into distance learning, and promoting resilience through goal-setting and regular mental health seminars led by counselors in collaboration with public health providers.
Author: Vera Arhin
Institution: University of Cape Coast
Language: English
Topic: Student Stress and Coping
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7140145775