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The Impact of Undergraduate Research Participation on Research Self-Efficacy
Title
The Impact of Undergraduate Research Participation on Research Self-Efficacy.
Creator
Baker, Tracy N., DeDonno, Michael, Florida Atlantic University, College of Education, Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology
Abstract/Description
Current literature confirms that self-efficacy, academic self-concept, and participation in undergraduate research influence the academic performance and aspirations of students. However, a gap in the literature remains as research has yet to explore whether students who have participated in research have a higher sense of research self-efficacy and academic self-concept than students who have not participated in these activities. In addition, it is unknown whether undergraduate researchers...
Show moreCurrent literature confirms that self-efficacy, academic self-concept, and participation in undergraduate research influence the academic performance and aspirations of students. However, a gap in the literature remains as research has yet to explore whether students who have participated in research have a higher sense of research self-efficacy and academic self-concept than students who have not participated in these activities. In addition, it is unknown whether undergraduate researchers pursuing STEM degrees differ from students pursuing non-STEM degrees, nor if they vary by gender. The purpose of this study was to investigate the research self-efficacy and academic self-concept of undergraduate researchers, compare these beliefs to nonresearchers, and to examine how these measures differ by gender and field of study (i.e. STEM and non-STEM fields) among undergraduate researchers. Additionally, this research identified various factors that predict research self-efficacy and academic selfconcept. This quantitative study was conducted at a public university located in the Southeast region of the United States. Using survey methods participants’ background information, academic self-concept, and research self-efficacy was collected. Participants were students who had participated in undergraduate research as well as students who had not participated in research activities. Both groups completed the same survey. This study gained insight into the research self-efficacy, academic self-concept, field of study, and gender differences among undergraduate researchers and how they compare to non-researchers. Research findings may assist colleges, universities, and offices that promote undergraduate research in recruiting students to participate in research activities. Findings also contribute to literature supporting undergraduate research as an element that contributes to student success in undergraduate education.
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Date Issued
2017
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004978, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004968
Subject Headings
Dissertations, Academic -- Florida Atlantic University, Undergraduates--Research., Self-efficacy., Academic achievement.
Format
Document (PDF)
AMERICAN SENTIMENTS ON PERCIEVED BEHAVIORAL & COGNITIVE QUALIFICIATIONS WITHIN PUBLIC OFFICIALS
Title
AMERICAN SENTIMENTS ON PERCIEVED BEHAVIORAL & COGNITIVE QUALIFICIATIONS WITHIN PUBLIC OFFICIALS.
Creator
Lopez Pelaez, Kevin
Abstract/Description
With the increasing polarization of dialogue in the American political atmosphere, public sentiment has progressively become indispensable to U.S. governmental affairs; bearing heightened importance for continued interdisciplinary study in Psychology & Political Science. With the rise in political engagement, there have been growing concerns about the behavioral and cognitive qualifications of government officials, especially officials who are elected to hold public office. This research...
Show moreWith the increasing polarization of dialogue in the American political atmosphere, public sentiment has progressively become indispensable to U.S. governmental affairs; bearing heightened importance for continued interdisciplinary study in Psychology & Political Science. With the rise in political engagement, there have been growing concerns about the behavioral and cognitive qualifications of government officials, especially officials who are elected to hold public office. This research examines Americans' attitudes toward the likeliness of public officials' conduct to be a factor in vote choice. Correspondingly, by expanding the umbrella of Political Psychology to explore perceptions of the behavioral sciences - this study also examines Americans' viewpoint for the disqualification of public officials due to cognitive decline.
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Date Issued
2021
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUIR000402
Subject Headings
Florida Atlantic University -- Undergraduate Research, Undergraduates--Research--Florida, Public opinion polls--Political aspects., Public opinion polls--United States.
Format
Document (PDF)