Investigating the Relationship between Self-Efficacy and Success in Chemistry Courses.

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Title:	Investigating the Relationship between Self-Efficacy and Success in Chemistry Courses.
Authors:	Salame, Issa I.¹ isalame@ccny.cuny.edu, Khan, Hussain² hussain.k9299@gmail.com, Megally, Eman¹ emegall000@citymail.cuny.edu
Source:	International Journal of Instruction. Apr2026, Vol. 19 Issue 2, p407-426. 20p.
Subject Terms:	Self-efficacy in students, Chemistry education, Minority college students, Educational intervention, College students, Urban education, *Academic achievement, Self-efficacy
Company/Entity:	City University of New York. City College
Abstract:	Self-efficacy is an individual's belief in their ability to successfully perform a specific task. The purpose of this research project is to examine students' self-efficacy and its relationship to success and performance in chemistry courses at the college level. The research study took place at the City College of New York, a minority-serving, Commuter College in an urban setting. The research participants were students enrolled in chemistry courses. The research method used in this study consisted of a questionnaire that was made up of Likert-scale and open-ended questions. The Likert-type questions were on a five-point scale that was converted into numerical values, and the averages of the students' responses were taken. For the open-ended questions, the data was coded and compiled based on categories and similarities, converted into percentages, and used to create bar charts. Our findings show that there is a positive correlation between self-efficacy and GPA, as well as the number of college credits completed. Additionally, the findings suggest that students' confidence in their skills, which is influenced by characteristics including mastery experiences, structured academic support, and self-regulated learning practices, is strongly associated with their academic achievement. The study underlines the necessity of creating educational environments that promote self-efficacy through focused interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	Self-efficacy is an individual's belief in their ability to successfully perform a specific task. The purpose of this research project is to examine students' self-efficacy and its relationship to success and performance in chemistry courses at the college level. The research study took place at the City College of New York, a minority-serving, Commuter College in an urban setting. The research participants were students enrolled in chemistry courses. The research method used in this study consisted of a questionnaire that was made up of Likert-scale and open-ended questions. The Likert-type questions were on a five-point scale that was converted into numerical values, and the averages of the students' responses were taken. For the open-ended questions, the data was coded and compiled based on categories and similarities, converted into percentages, and used to create bar charts. Our findings show that there is a positive correlation between self-efficacy and GPA, as well as the number of college credits completed. Additionally, the findings suggest that students' confidence in their skills, which is influenced by characteristics including mastery experiences, structured academic support, and self-regulated learning practices, is strongly associated with their academic achievement. The study underlines the necessity of creating educational environments that promote self-efficacy through focused interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	1694609X
DOI:	10.29333/iji.2026.19222a