Locus Of Control And General Self-Efficacy In Students Of Isfahan University Of Medical Sciences
Autor: | M Amidi Mazaheri, M Hosseini |
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Jazyk: | perština |
Rok vydání: | 2013 |
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Zdroj: | Armaghane Danesh Bimonthly Journal, Vol 18, Iss 2, Pp 115-125 (2013) |
Druh dokumentu: | article |
ISSN: | 1728-6506 1728-6514 |
Popis: | Abestract Background & aim: Locus of control and general self-efficacy are important variables that have attracted the attention of researchers from various fields in the past three decades. The Aim of this study was determining the role of inhibition and general self-efficacy among the students of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Methods: In the present cross-sectional study, a total of 737 students from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences were randomly selected .Then, the Rotter Locus of Control and Self-Efficacy Questionnaire was filled by them. Data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics t-test and also Pearson correlation analysis was performed. Results: About 47 percent of students were standing of external inhibition. General self-efficacy scores were significantly higher among boys than girls (p< 0.05). A number of 483 (65.5%) of the students said that the holding of self-education courses were necessary. Conclusion: Considering the importance of internal control to health care providers and since a high percentage of students were standing outside control, it is necessary to improve self-efficacy and changes in outside control to inside control, trainings courses especially for female students will be held. Key words: Self Efficacy, Locus of Control, Student, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences |
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