Academic Self-Efficacy of University Students Studying Music: A
Structural Equation Model Approach

International Online Journal of Educational Sciences, cilt.2, sa.14, ss.549-563, 2022 (Hakemli Dergi)

There is an ever growing interest on self-efficacy in literature since Bandura introduces social

cognitive theory. Current studies focus on learning abilities, academic skills, and coping with stress

and exam anxiety. Reminding that self-efficacy is a cognitive process and task-specific, there is a scant

literature on developing self-efficacy of the students studying music. Hence, this study aims to

identify the determinants and consequences of academic self-efficacy of university students studying

music by means of a structural equation model. The findings of the study are in compliance with

prior studies. However, this study includes mindfulness as a determinant of self-efficacy and

motivation for individual instrument class and discusses the interaction. To conclude, researchers

and academicians are kindly asked to develop a mindful-based intervention program strengthened

with smarter goals to promote self-efficacy and motivation for individual instrument class.