Psychological Immunity and Its Relationship to Perceived Academic Self-Efficacy among University Students: A Descriptive Study at Isra University
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.35875/xsmeth64Keywords:
Psychological immunity, Academic self-efficacy, Psychological Resilience, Higher EducationAbstract
Objectives: Psychological immunity is an important psychological resource that helps university students cope with academic and personal challenges. However, limited research has examined its relationship with perceived academic self-efficacy. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the level of Psychological Immunity and Its Relationship to Perceived Academic Self-Efficacy among university students.
Methodology: This study was conducted at Isra University in Jordan and included 517 students selected via convenience sampling. Data were collected using psychological immunity and perceived academic self-efficacy scales. Using a descriptive correlational design, the study examined the levels of both constructs and the predictive contribution of perceived academic self-efficacy to psychological immunity.
Findings: The total mean score for psychological immunity among university students was high. The total mean score for perceived academic self-efficacy was also high. Moreover, the results showed that there was no statistically significant difference in psychological immunity or perceived academic self-efficacy by gender or study level. Finally, perceived academic self-efficacy accounted for 14.9% of the variance in psychological immunity.
Implications: These findings highlight the importance of academic self-efficacy and offer practical guidance for higher education institutions seeking to enhance student well-being through programs that strengthen it.
Conclusions: The study recommended that student Support services should provide access as part of this service delivery model that enhances students' academic self-efficacy. The study contributes to a better understanding of the relationship between psychological immunity and perceived academic self-efficacy. It underscores the value of fostering academic self-efficacy to support students' psychological and academic success.
