Self-efficacy, locus of control and attitude among engineering students: appreciating the role of affects in learning efforts

Alias, Maizam and Akasah, Zainal Abidin and Kesot, Mohd Jahaya (2012) Self-efficacy, locus of control and attitude among engineering students: appreciating the role of affects in learning efforts. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 56. pp. 183-190.

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Abstract

Ignoring the contribution of the affective dimension of learning (such as attitudes) with an over emphasis on the cognitive aspect of learning are no longer adequate in providing sustainable engineering education. In this study, three psychological attributes related to the affective dimension of learning (locus of control, self-efficacy and attitude towards engineering studies) were investigated using a descriptive design method. The preliminary results involving a group of 60 diploma civil engineering students indicate that most students tend to have internal locus of control rather than external locus of control; above average level in self-efficacy and positive attitudes towards engineering with female students having stronger positive attitude compared to male students.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Attitude; self-efficacy; locus of control; engineering education.
Subjects: T Technology > T Technology (General)
Depositing User: Mr. Abdul Rahim Mat Radzuan
Date Deposited: 13 Nov 2022 07:22
Last Modified: 13 Nov 2022 07:22
URI: http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/id/eprint/7996

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