Academic Self-Efficacy and Problem-Solving Skills among Hail University Students and the Relationship between them in light of Certain Variables

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the academic self-efficacy and problemsolving skills among Hail University students and the relationship between them. The sample consisted of 450 students including 200 males and 250 females during the academic year 2014-2015. The sample was selected based on random stratification. To achieve the study aims, two scales were used: the academic self-efficacy scale and problem-solving skills scale. Using the mean and correlation coefficients, the results of the study showed an average level of academic self-efficacy and problemsolving skills among Hail University students. It also showed statistically significant differences in academic self-efficacy attributed to gender in favor of females, and statistically significant differences attributed to the academic level in favor of students with a higher academic level, while there were no differences attributed to academic specialisation. Findings also revealed that there were no statistically significant differences in problem-solving skills attributed to gender, while there were statistically significant differences attributed to the academic level in favor of students with a higher academic level, and statistically significant differences attributed to academic specialisation in favor of students of the Science Faculty. Results also revealed that there was a positive statistically significant relationship between students’ academic self-efficacy and problem-solving skills. In light of the results, the study provides some recommendations.