International Journal of Research Studies in Education
CollabWritive Special Issue
Volume 13 Issue 12
Available Online: 15 August 2024
Author/s:
Xia, Yujia
Graduate School, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, Philippines
Abstract:
The purpose of this study to determine the relationship between academic self-efficacy beliefs and university commitment among Chinese college students involved in extra-curricular activities. A total of 385 college students from four Chinese universities participated in this study. Results showed that majority of respondents are female, mainly second or third-year students, business or social sciences majors .and actively participating in social or sports-related extra-curricular activities. This indicates that these groups are more likely to engage in extracurricular activities. Respondents demonstrated high academic self-efficacy in planning academic activities, learning strategies, and thesis work. This suggests the need to improve time management skills for handling complex tasks. In terms of university commitment, the respondents agreed in all the indicators particularly as to affective and normative commitment. Students expressed emotional attachment and loyalty to their university, particularly valuing the academic and personal development support provided by the institution. This commitment is higher among students actively participating in extracurricular activities, fostering a sense of belonging and community awareness. Also, there exists no significant differences of responses in academic self-efficacy beliefs and university commitment when grouped according to profile variables which implies that demographic factors do not affect students’ academic self-efficacy beliefs and university commitment. In addition, there exists no significant relationship between academic self-efficacy beliefs and university commitment among Chinese college students involved in extra-curricular activities which suggests that academic self-efficacy does not necessarily influence students’ commitment to the university. Also, extra-curricular involvement may not significantly impact their academic self-efficacy or university commitment. In the end, an action plan to enhance the academic self-efficacy beliefs and university commitment among Chinese college students involved in extra-curricular activities was proposed.
Keywords: academic self-efficacy, university commitment, extra-curricular activities, Chinese college students
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24737
Cite this article:
Xia, Y. (2024). Academic self-efficacy beliefs and university commitment among Chinese college students involved in extra-curricular activities. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 13(12), 123-130. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24737