The influence of self‐efficacy beliefs and prior learning on performance

Autor:	David A. G. Berg, Jeffrey K. Smith, Nicola J. Beatson
Rok vydání:	2019
Předmět:	Self-efficacy education 05 social sciences Economics Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) Applied psychology Prior learning 050301 education 050201 accounting Accounting education Accounting 0502 economics and business Psychology 0503 education Finance
Zdroj:	Accounting & Finance. 60:1271-1294
ISSN:	1467-629X 0810-5391
DOI:	10.1111/acfi.12440
Popis:	This research examines self‐efficacy beliefs and prior learning of accounting students to determine how useful these variables are for predicting academic success in accounting courses. Self‐efficacy beliefs are the confidence one has in the ability to perform certain tasks or skills (Bandura, 1997). As Bandura (1977) argued, the results here showed that confidence in one's ability to succeed is the most powerful predictor of academic success. This research provides pathways for increased student success by indicating that a focus on enhancing student self‐efficacy will lead to higher achievement. The implications of this research for accounting education practice is discussed.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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