Self-efficacy, Positive Thinking, Gender Difference as Predictors of Academic Achievement in Al Jouf University Students-Saudi Arabia

摘要

This study examined the effect of self-efficacy, positive thinking and gender difference on academic achievement. To achieve this aim, the researcher used the descriptive causal methodology of research, and the selected sample size was (110) males and (110) females from different specializations by using equal stratified random sampling technique. The researcher used (SPSS) to analyze the collected data, statistical tests such as: multiple regression, analysis of variance, Pearson's correlation and T-test. Study findings indicated that both self-efficacy and positive thinking were significant predictors for academic achievement in students, also no significant statistical gender difference was found among the study participants. Findings also confirmed the hypothesis that there was significant correlation between self-efficacy, positive thinking, and academic achievement. Furthermore, findings pointed out statistically significant higher scores in the respondents. These results were discussed in the light of the previous studies, and the study was concluded by some practicable recommendations and suggestions as well.