Association between Self-Efficacy and Learning Conformity among Chinese University Students: Differences by Gender

Background: Although past research highlights the impact of self-efficacy on university students’ learning motivation, examining potential links with specific types conformity is limited. The current study examined associations between Chinese perceived and across different motivation.Methods: A total 339 students were surveyed using General Self-Efficacy Scale Learning Conformity Scale. Multiple regression models constructed to focus mechanisms general conformity. Results: (1) There are three conformity: abidance, obedience, compliance. (2) has a negative effect obedience. In contrast, it positively affects abidance (3) girls lower than that boys. Still, more likely be motivated learn compliance Conclusions: reveals essential stimulate motivation love from inside out; improve girls’ self-efficacy; raise awareness self-respect self-development; encourage self-approval in public institutions.