The structural relationship model of academic engagement based on moral disengagement with the mediation of academic self-efficacy in students

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Associate Professor, Department of Counseling, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran

2 Head of Virtual Education Department, Kharazmi University

Abstract

The present study aimed to model the structural relationships of academic engagement based on moral disengagement with the mediation of academic self-efficacy in students.
Methods: The present research method was descriptive and structural equation modeling.The statistical population included male students of the second year of high school in Ardabil city in the first semester of the academic year 2024.185 of these individuals were selected from the above statistical population using convenience sampling and responded to the scales of academic engagement, moral disenchantment, and academic self-efficacy. SPSS.25 and smartPLS.3 software were used to analyze the collected data.
Results: The results of the structural relationship model showed that moral disinterest is directly and indirectly related to academic engagement, mediated by academic self-efficacy. The model fit indices also indicate the suitability of the model.
Conclusion: Finally, the practical implications of the findings of this research can help examine the underlying factors of academic engagement from ethical, social, and clinical psychology perspectives and provide a more comprehensive perspective in this field.

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