Future Problem-Solving Skills and Its Relationship with Research Self-Efficacy in Post-Graduate students
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Research self-efficacy (RSE) and future problem-solving skills (FPSS) are considered essential elements that help post-graduate students. The current study examines the relationship between RSE and FPSS among college of education post-graduate students. The study sample comprised 98 post-graduate students, and the descriptive-correlational method was used. The researchers used the Future Problem Solving Scale (FPSSS), and research self-efficacy Scale (RSES). The results revealed that the research sample exhibited a high degree of FPSS and RSE, and a positive correlation between FPSS and RSE was observed. Regarding the gender variable, there was a difference in FPSS in favour of males and a difference in RSE in favour of females. With respect to disciplines, there was no difference between FPSS and RSE. Regarding the type of study, there were no differences among the research sample in FPSS; however, there were differences in RSE in favour of full-time students. The results also indicated that there were differences in FPSS and RSE, according to the state of study, in favour of those who completed their theses. It was also concluded that RSE can be predicted by FPSS. FPSS and RSE enhanced academic performance, critical thinking and creativity in the research sample. The research recommends the importance of developing FPSS in post-graduate programmes to enhance student performance in scientific research, promote critical thinking and encourage creativity in educational research.
https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.23.5.10
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