Self-efficacy and future anxiety among students of nursing and education colleges of Helwan University

Abstract

Background: Self-efficacy and future anxiety affect students’ performance. A relation between both is suggested and needs to be investigated. The aim of this study is designed to assess self-efficacy, future anxiety among Helwan University students, and the relation between them. Results: Ten percent of colleges’ students were subjected to self-efficacy scale and future anxiety scales. Future anxiety is significantly related to self-efficacy. Self-efficacy is significantly higher in the college of nursing. There is a significant increase in self-efficacy in the 1st grade, while there is a significant increase in future anxiety in the 4th grade. Conclusion: There is a negative significant correlation between age and self-efficacy, while there is a positive significant correlation between age and future anxiety.