The
current study aims to investigate the relationship among problem solving, hope,
and self-efficacy and to test a model for determining the role of self-efficacy
in the relationship between problem solving and hope. It adopted convenience
sampling and consisted of 494 undergraduate students (369 females; 125 males).
The Hope Scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale and Problem Solving Inventory were
applied in order to collect the data. Pearson correlation analysis and two-step
Structural Equation Modelling were used for data analysis. Findings revealed
that while a high level of positive correlation existed among problem solving,
self-efficacy and hope, a moderate positive relationship was found between
self-efficacy and hope. As a result of Structural Equation Modelling,
self-efficacy was found to be significantly predicted by problem solving
whereas hope was observed to be significantly predicted by problem-solving and
self-efficacy. In addition, mediation analysis demonstrated that the
relationship between problem solving and hope emerged through the development
of self-efficacy. As a result, this paper exhibited that individuals with
developing problem solving ability had also developing self-efficacy, which in
turn leads to an increase in hope. Therefore, it may be effective to take into
account the components that will improve individuals' problem solving skills
and perceptions about themselves while conducting the studies to raise the hope
level, which is an important concept of psychological health.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Educational Psychology |
Journal Section | Research Articles |
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Publication Date | February 19, 2020 |
Acceptance Date | December 25, 2019 |
Published in Issue | Year 2020 Volume: 7 Issue: 1 |