The predictive ability of self-esteem and perceived self-efficacy in academic adaptation among Yarmouk University students

Abstract

Background & Statement of the problem: This study examines academic adaptation and links it to other variables related to achievement motivation among university students, Such as self-esteem and perceived self-efficacy among students. Objectives: The present study aimed at identifying the predictive ability of self-esteem and perceived self-efficacy in academic adaptation, and examining the academic adaptation, self-efficacy and self-esteem level. Methods: In order to achieve the goals of the study, the academic adaptation, self-efficacy and self-esteem level was used. Results: The results showed that the academic adaptation level was average, the results also showed that there were statistically significant differences in the academic adaptation level due to gender, specialization and academic level. Conclusions (Recommendations and contributions): The study made several recommendations, chief among which are: Holding courses and meetings on a regular basis, aimed at educating university students about the importance of self-efficacy and self-esteem and their impact on increasing academic adaptation, in order to achieve better results at the academic level.