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General perceived self-efficacy of iranian college of agriculture students

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Zarafshani, Kiumars
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Knobloch, Neil A.
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Aghahi, Hossain
Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education
Journal · Vol. 15 · Issue 1 · pp. 69-84
Abstract

This exploratory descriptive study examined the utility of the social cognitive theory in assessing generalized perceived self-efficacy of agricultural students atRazi University. Two hundred college students majoring in agricultural extension, plant science, animal science, water engineering, and crop science participated in the descriptive survey. Agricultural students were efficacious in handling challenging tasks in diverse situations. Male students were more efficacious than the female students. There were no significant differences in general self-efficacy scores across student classifications and majors. Implications of gender differences are discussed.

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Social cognitive theory Problem-solving Domain-specific Self-efficacy Global Competency Social-cognitive Career Theory

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Author Affiliations
Life Science Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States
Department of Agricultural Extension and Education, Razi University, Kermanshah, Kermanshah, Iran
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