The Role of Spirituality and Belief in Free Will in the Perception of Self-efficacy Among Young Adults
- Institution: University of Silesia
- Institution: University of Silesia
- Year of publication: 2014
- Source: Show
- Pages: 194-205
- DOI Address: https://doi.org/10.15804/tner.14.36.2.15
- PDF: tner/201402/tner3615.pdf
The primary goal of the study was to examine the relationships between spirituality, belief in free will and perceived self-efficacy among young adults. In order to develop the preliminary adaptation of the FAD-Plus questionnaire, used for measuring the lay beliefs in free will and three related constructs, Study 1 was carried out among 485 young adults. The tool had satisfactory psychometric properties. Study 2, in which 340 students participated, verified the role of believing in free will as a potential mediator between spirituality and perceived self-efficacy. In the case of male students, total mediation was found, and in the case of female students, partial mediation was noted. The studies indicate the need to put greater emphasis on the spiritual sphere and the sense of free will in the education provided for young adults.
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