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Exploring the relationship between academic self-concept and academic success in king Faisal university students

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Academic self-concept plays a pivotal role in shaping students’ academic motivation, engagement, and performance. This study investigated the relationship between academic self-concept and academic success among students at King Faisal University in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 336 undergraduate and postgraduate students using a structured Arabic-translated questionnaire consisting of socio-demographic questions, the Academic Self-Concept Scale (40 items), and the Academic Success Scale (26 items). Descriptive and inferential statistics, including t-tests, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation, were performed using SPSS. The overall mean academic self-concept score was 3.06 (SD = 0.38), indicating a generally positive self-view. Significant differences in self-concept were observed based on gender (p = 0.013), age (p = 0.032), academic level (p = 0.044), GPA (p = 0.004), and discipline (p = 0.022). Academic self-concept showed a strong positive correlation with the domain “Teaching Environment and Contribution of Others” (r = 0.50, p = .001) and with “Impact of Students’ Individual Characteristics” (r = 0.48, p = .001). These results underscore the influence of both individual and contextual factors on students' academic confidence and outcomes. Educational interventions that nurture self-concept may enhance academic success. Longitudinal studies are recommended to further explore causal relationships.

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  • Baraa Mohammed M Gashlan, 2025. "Exploring the relationship between academic self-concept and academic success in king Faisal university students," International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies, Innovative Research Publishing, vol. 8(8), pages 65-76.
    • Handle: RePEc:aac:ijirss:v:8:y:2025:i:8:p:65-76:id:10545
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