The C.R.E.A.T.E. Approach: Does Introducing Primary Literature Analysis Impact Religiosity and Academic Self-Efficacy?

Carrie Mcmahon and Gillian Capichioni

Pre- and post-data from 16 students who took a “primary literature” course revealed positive associations between changes in Social Science Efficacy, Natural Science Efficacy, and Religiosity. The .70 correlation between SSE and NSE changes suggested improving self-efficacy in one science may positively impact confidence in another. Changes in SSE and religiosity were also substantially correlated (r=.48). Finally, initial self-competence levels predict gains over time. Students high on initial NSE gained the most self-efficacy overall.

Major: 
Psychology
Exhibition Category: 
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Cathleen Hunt
Poster Number: 
15236