Self-Efficacy, Effort Regulation, Perceived Stress and Adaptation to College among NCE I Islamic Studies Education Students in the North East Geo-Political Zone of Nigeria

Azeez Adeyinka Najeem, Maina Yakubu Yahaya

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This research paper investigates the association between self-efficacy, effort regulation, perceived stress, and college adaptation among National Certificate of Education I (NCE I) Islamic Studies Education students in the North East geopolitical zone of Nigeria. A sample of participants was selected from 12 tertiary institutions within the region, with an average age of 24.3 years. Data was collected using the College Adaptation Questionnaire, Self-Efficacy Scale, Effort Regulation Scale, and Perceived Stress Scale. Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation coefficient were employed for data analysis. The findings revealed a moderate and positive correlation between self-efficacy, effort regulation, perceived stress, and adaptation to college among NCE I Islamic Studies Education students in the North East geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The study concludes that self-efficacy, effort regulation, and perceived stress significantly influence college adaptation among NCE I Islamic Studies Education students in the North East geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Consequently, the study recommends that universities implement interventions and support systems aimed at enhancing the self-efficacy, effort regulation, and perceived stress management of college students to facilitate a seamless adaptation to college life.

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