Research Article

Reflection as a Catalyst for Learner Autonomy: Investigating the Mediating Role of Academic Self-Efficacy

Volume: 55 Number: 2 August 31, 2026
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Reflection as a Catalyst for Learner Autonomy: Investigating the Mediating Role of Academic Self-Efficacy

Abstract

Understanding the internal processes of learning is a fundamental aspect of explaining individual development and evaluating learning activities. This study aims to reveal the mediating role of academic self-efficacy in the relationship between individuals’ reflections on their learning experiences and their learner autonomy. Data were collected from 579 pre-service teachers using the Reflection-in-Learning Scale, Academic Self-Efficacy Scale, and Autonomous Learning Scale. The mediation analysis indicated a substantial correlation among these constructs, with academic self-efficacy serving as a partial mediator between reflection-in-learning and learner autonomy. Based on the findings, promoting reflective behaviors and enhancing academic self-efficacy can substantially enhance learner autonomy and improve educational outcomes. In this regard, it is recommended that teachers and academics focus on reflective activities and strategies aimed at strengthening self-efficacy to promote learner autonomy.

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Ethical Statement

All procedures were performed under the 1964 Helsinki Declaration and its later amendments or comparable ethical standards. Also, ethical committee approval for this study was obtained from the authors’ institution.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Learning Theories, Specialist Studies in Education (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

August 31, 2026

Submission Date

August 12, 2025

Acceptance Date

March 4, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 55 Number: 2

APA
Arıcı, M. A., & Derinalp, P. (2026). Reflection as a Catalyst for Learner Autonomy: Investigating the Mediating Role of Academic Self-Efficacy. Çukurova Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 55(2), 898-925. https://izlik.org/JA32ZP57ZK
AMA
1.Arıcı MA, Derinalp P. Reflection as a Catalyst for Learner Autonomy: Investigating the Mediating Role of Academic Self-Efficacy. Çukurova Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi. 2026;55(2):898-925. https://izlik.org/JA32ZP57ZK
Chicago
Arıcı, Mehmet Ali, and Pelin Derinalp. 2026. “Reflection As a Catalyst for Learner Autonomy: Investigating the Mediating Role of Academic Self-Efficacy”. Çukurova Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi 55 (2): 898-925. https://izlik.org/JA32ZP57ZK.
EndNote
Arıcı MA, Derinalp P (August 1, 2026) Reflection as a Catalyst for Learner Autonomy: Investigating the Mediating Role of Academic Self-Efficacy. Çukurova Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi 55 2 898–925.
IEEE
[1]M. A. Arıcı and P. Derinalp, “Reflection as a Catalyst for Learner Autonomy: Investigating the Mediating Role of Academic Self-Efficacy”, Çukurova Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, vol. 55, no. 2, pp. 898–925, Aug. 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA32ZP57ZK
ISNAD
Arıcı, Mehmet Ali - Derinalp, Pelin. “Reflection As a Catalyst for Learner Autonomy: Investigating the Mediating Role of Academic Self-Efficacy”. Çukurova Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi 55/2 (August 1, 2026): 898-925. https://izlik.org/JA32ZP57ZK.
JAMA
1.Arıcı MA, Derinalp P. Reflection as a Catalyst for Learner Autonomy: Investigating the Mediating Role of Academic Self-Efficacy. Çukurova Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi. 2026;55:898–925.
MLA
Arıcı, Mehmet Ali, and Pelin Derinalp. “Reflection As a Catalyst for Learner Autonomy: Investigating the Mediating Role of Academic Self-Efficacy”. Çukurova Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, vol. 55, no. 2, Aug. 2026, pp. 898-25, https://izlik.org/JA32ZP57ZK.
Vancouver
1.Mehmet Ali Arıcı, Pelin Derinalp. Reflection as a Catalyst for Learner Autonomy: Investigating the Mediating Role of Academic Self-Efficacy. Çukurova Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi [Internet]. 2026 Aug. 1;55(2):898-925. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA32ZP57ZK

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