Factors affecting teachers’ self-efficacy in teaching in primary education
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7169475 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Xin Zhang (0000-0003-0184-5868, Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics), Zhang Xin (0000-0003-0076-2606, Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics, corresponding author), W F Admiraal (0000-0002-1627-3420, Leiden University Graduate School of Teaching (ICLON)), Nadira Saab (0000-0003-0751-4277, Leiden University Graduate School of Teaching (ICLON)) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 1201-1213 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-03 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Teachers and Teaching (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1354-0602 • E-ISSN: 1470-1278 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13540602.2024.2389384 |
| OpenAlex | W4401544514 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 21 |
The quality of teaching is significantly influenced by teachers' self-efficacy. Grounded in social cognitive theory, this study examined the relationship between teachers' self-efficacy for teaching, on the one hand, and individual factors, working conditions, and principal leadership, on the other. Data derived from 466 primary teachers were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The results indicated that teachers' self-efficacy in teaching was positively associated with their teaching experience, beliefs in self-directed learning, and support from colleagues. These findings underscored the importance of teachers' characteristics and collegial support in explaining teachers' self-efficacy, highlighting the need for fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment in schools
Cognition · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · School teachers · Self-efficacy · Social cognitive theory · Structural equation modeling · Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion · Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports · Psychology · Social Psychology · Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
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| Citations per year | 4 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |