THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ACADEMIC SELF-CONCEPT AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS: A RESEARCH ON INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Yıl 2024, Cilt: 7 Sayı: 13, 258 - 270, 31.12.2024

Hatice Kadir , Sefa Ceyhan

Öz

This study explores the relationship between academic self-esteem and academic achievement among international students. Academic self-esteem refers to students’ perceptions of their academic abilities and their confidence in achieving academic goals. The research adopts a quantitative approach, using validated instruments to measure self-esteem and academic achievement. Data were collected from a diverse group of international students and statistical analysis was conducted to assess the correlation between these variables. The results show a strong positive relationship between academic self-esteem and academic achievement, highlighting that students with a high self-concept tend to perform better academically. The study also identifies the key factors that shape academic self-esteem, including the support of teachers, peers and family, as well as the influence of cultural and social integration. Recommendations are given for educators and institutions to implement strategies that build students' academic confidence and resilience, especially for those transitioning to a new educational and cultural environment. This research contributes to the understanding of the psychological and environmental factors that influence academic performance, providing information to improve support systems for international students to maximize their potential.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Academic Self-concept, Academic Success, International Students

AKADEMİK BENLİK KAVRAMI VE AKADEMİK BAŞARI ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİ: ULUSLARARASI ÖĞRENCİLER ÜZERİNE BİR ARAŞTIRMA

Öz

Bu çalışma, uluslararası öğrenciler arasında akademik öz saygı ile akademik başarı arasındaki ilişkiyi araştırmaktadır. Akademik öz saygı, öğrencilerin akademik yeteneklerine ilişkin algıları ve akademik hedeflere ulaşma konusundaki güvenlerini ifade eder. Araştırma, öz saygıyı ve akademik başarıyı ölçmek için geçerliliği kanıtlanmış araçlar kullanarak nicel bir yaklaşım benimser. Veriler çeşitli uluslararası öğrencilerden toplanmış ve bu değişkenler arasındaki ilişkiyi değerlendirmek için istatistiksel analiz yapılmıştır. Sonuçlar, akademik öz saygı ile akademik başarı arasında güçlü bir pozitif ilişki olduğunu göstermektedir ve yüksek öz kavrama sahip öğrencilerin akademik olarak daha iyi performans gösterme eğiliminde olduğunu vurgulamaktadır. Çalışma ayrıca, öğretmenlerin, akranların ve ailenin desteği ile kültürel ve sosyal entegrasyonun etkisi de dahil olmak üzere akademik öz saygıyı şekillendiren temel faktörleri belirlemektedir. Eğitimcilere ve kurumlara, özellikle yeni bir eğitim ve kültürel ortama geçiş yapanlar için öğrencilerin akademik güvenini ve dayanıklılığını artıran stratejiler uygulamaları için önerilerde bulunulmaktadır. Bu araştırma, uluslararası öğrencilerin potansiyellerini en üst düzeye çıkarmaları için destek sistemlerini iyileştirmek üzere bilgi sağlayarak, akademik performansı etkileyen psikolojik ve çevresel faktörlerin anlaşılmasına katkıda bulunmaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Akademik Benlik, Akademik Başarı, Uluslararası Öğrenciler

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