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Understanding the Perceptions of Self-Efficacy of Students with Learning Disabilities: A Review and Critique of the Current Literature

Salman, Hande
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1243288786

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2009, MA, University of Cincinnati, Education : Educational Studies.
The present study reviews the most recent literature in order to understand the self-efficacy beliefs of students with learning disabilities (LD) in academic contexts. In the first section, Bandura’s self-efficacy theory and academic self-regulation is discussed followed by a brief review of the history of the field of learning disabilities. Based on the literature search from PsychINFO and Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC), 18 studies met the criteria for reviewing: (a) a measure of self-efficacy, (b) inclusion of a sample of students that are identified with a specific learning disability, and (c) published after the year 2000. In the second section, the research findings are summarized in the light of five research questions and their outcomes. The results from the studies suggest that students with LD report significantly lower scores on self-efficacy compared to their typically achieving peers. In contrast, in certain academic domains, students with LD were found to miscalibrate their self-efficacy beliefs, particularly in the domain of writing. The findings are, then, discussed, with special interest given to self-regulation, self-protective behavior of students with LD and intervention and its limitations. The review concludes with final remarks and implications for future research.
Roger Collins, PhD (Committee Chair)
Lanthan Camblin, PhD (Committee Member)
61 p.
Education; Educational Psychology
Self-Efficacy; Students with Learning Disabilities

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  • Salman, H. (2009). Understanding the Perceptions of Self-Efficacy of Students with Learning Disabilities: A Review and Critique of the Current Literature [Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1243288786

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Salman, Hande. Understanding the Perceptions of Self-Efficacy of Students with Learning Disabilities: A Review and Critique of the Current Literature. 2009. University of Cincinnati, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1243288786.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Salman, Hande. "Understanding the Perceptions of Self-Efficacy of Students with Learning Disabilities: A Review and Critique of the Current Literature." Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1243288786

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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