Revisiting Bandura's Self-Efficacy, Performance Accomplishments, and Predominantly White Institution Versus Historically Black College and University Students: A Sign of Persistence

• In Event: Sheraton Roundtable Session Thirteen
  In Roundtable Session: Strengthening Persistence, Belonging, and Sense of Support for College Students (Table 1)

Abstract

This study explored Bandura's conceptualization of self-efficacy development with a population of college students at a predominate White Institution (PWI) and a Historically Black College/ University (HBCU). Academic Self-Efficacy is the thoughts and feelings one has about doing academic work. Operationally, for this study, academic self-efficacy was defined as scores on the Academic Self-efficacy Scale (ASES). The concept of academic self-efficacy has been documented as a measurable predictor or indicator of students' college choice and academic success. Three hundred four college students were administered the ASES. Two research questions were measured with t-tests and ANOVAs and analyzed with SPSS. The results questioned the impact of prior academic performance on academic self-efficacy and the implication for diversity in higher education.

Authors

• Douglas M. Butler, Prairie View A&M University
  Presenting Author

• Britine Perkins, Prairie View A&M University
  Presenting Author

• Jerrel Moore, Prairie View A&M University
  Presenting Author