Self-Regulation in the Relationships and Educational Experiences of University Students

Authors

Rebecca Artzer, University of Northern ColoradoFollow
Sofia Softas-Nall, University of Northern ColoradoFollow
Blake Karlin, University of Northern ColoradoFollow
McKenzie Ruff, University of Northern ColoradoFollow

Faculty Sponsor

Nancy Karlin

Abstract

This research evaluates what effects self-regulation, motivation, and self-efficacy have on relationship satisfaction and educational success of university students. The ability to self-regulate is an important component in goal obtainment. Limited investigation has been done on self-efficacy and motivation along-side self-regulation within an educational framework, and only marginal research has been completed with the non-romantic relationships of college students and self-regulation. Data suggest level of motivation did not predict relationship satisfaction or self-efficacy toward school. Learning strategies (indicative of motivation) and self-efficacy did not predict school performance. A second form of motivation, goal orientation, correlated with self-efficacy. Data also indicate factors other than motivation and self-efficacy may be more predictive of the ability to self-regulate. Further study on specific relationship and educational goals may increase understanding on how higher education is experienced by the university student.

Recommended Citation

Artzer, Rebecca; Softas-Nall, Sofia; Karlin, Blake; and Ruff, McKenzie (2019) "Self-Regulation in the Relationships and Educational Experiences of University Students," Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado: Vol. 6: No. 2, Article 2.
Available at: https://digscholarship.unco.edu/urj/vol6/iss2/2

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