Differences In Self-confidence Research Articles

Implementasi Metode Show and Tell untuk Mengembangkan Percaya Diri dan Kemandirian Siswa PAUD di Kanaan Global School Jakarta

The background of this study is based on the low self-confidence and independence of students in Kindergarten B class at Kanaan Global School in Jakarta. The purpose of this study is to analyze the differences in self-confidence and differences in independence owned by students after being given the treatment of the show-and-tell method. This study was conducted for four meetings with a total of 17 students in kindergarten B class. This study used a quantitative approach with the One Group Pretest - post-test design. The data from the research was obtained through a rubric assessment of each variable that had been tested for validity and reliability previously. The results of the hypothesis on both variables using the t-test showed a value of 0.000 smaller than 0.005 on self-confidence and independence. The n-gain value of the self-confidence variable is 0.4 and independence is 0.6. So, it shows that there is a difference in self-confidence and independence before and after the implementation of the show-and-tell method on students.

Team Cohesion Profiles: Influence on the Development of Mental Skills and Stress Management.

High-level sports competitions involve facing highly challenging situations. Athletes must maintain strong team cohesion with peers, have specific mental abilities, and high-stress control to overcome adversity and report high sports performance. This research aimed to identify team cohesion profiles and examine whether participants differed significantly in their mental abilities and stress management. The sample consisted of 146 promising and talented athletes from the Sports Talent Development of the Provincial Council of Guipúzcoa (Spain) (Mage = 20.08; SD = 4.68), who completed the questionnaire on Psychological Characteristics Related to Sports Performance (CPRD). Cluster analyzes revealed three profiles; (a) profile with low team cohesion; (b) profile with average team cohesion; (c) profile with high team cohesion. Results showed significant differences in mental abilities (i.e., positive self-talk), and marginally significant differences in self-confidence, between the profiles. The best scores were reported in profile (b). In conclusion, the combination of low individualism, high social cohesion, and medium team spirit seems to be the most recommendable for promoting mental abilities and self-confidence in athletes' samples. As practical implications, the programs that train the mental abilities of athletes and control management should consider the importance of team cohesion to obtain improvements in the results of the competitions.

Gender Differences in Plastic Surgery Trainee Confidence: A Pilot Analysis During Cleft Lip Simulation

Background: Underrepresentation of women in plastic surgery remains a concern. This study investigates gender-related differences in self-confidence and surgical ability among plastic surgery trainees in an effort to work toward gender parity. Methods: Residents and fellows were recorded performing up to three cleft lip repairs on a high-fidelity simulator. Demographic information was collected, and two questionnaires were completed to assess self-confidence after each simulation. Videos were rated blindly using the objective structured assessment of technical skills and unilateral cleft lip repair competency assessment tool. Differences between participants were estimated using generalized estimating equations modeling, and correlation between overall self-confidence and performance was examined using Pearson correlation (r). Results: Twenty-six participants (six self-identified women and 20 self-identified men) completed 73 simulated procedures. There was no gender-related difference in training level, volume of prior experience, speed with which participants completed each simulated procedure, or objective performance. However, a significant difference was found in overall procedural self-confidence, with women rating their confidence lower (mean = 16.9, SD = 4.3) than men (mean = 19.4, SD = 3.8); P = 0.021. Further analysis revealed that confidence scores correlated more strongly with objective performance for women (r = 0.83) than for men (r = 0.45). Conclusions: Women plastic surgery trainees overall reported lower self-confidence than their male counterparts, despite demonstrating at least as much skill. Confidence and skill were more closely related for women, suggesting that mentorship focused on concrete skill building may help close the confidence gap.

The Correlation between Self-Confidence and Social Anxiety among Secondary and High School Students in Bangkok, Thailand

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a debilitating condition characterized by a marked and persistent fear of being humiliated or scrutinized by others. It is the third most common mental health disorder and has its origins in adolescence. Accordingly, social relationships are particularly challenging for socially anxious adolescents. Therefore, we assume that self-confidence, which represents your belief in your own abilities, capacities, and judgments, plays an important role. This research aims to explore whether there is a correlation between self-confidence and social anxiety. It also aims to determine differences in selfconfidence and social anxiety according to age and grade. Individual data from 222 participants were collected using an online questionnaire that included general information, a self-confidence section, and a social anxiety section. The participants were secondary and high school students in Bangkok, Thailand. The collected quantitative data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation coefficients and independent sample t-test within the Statistical Package for the Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) version 29 program. The results indicate a significant correlation between self-confidence and social anxiety at the .01 level. Additionally, self- confidence did not show significant differences according to grade or age. The results also revealed that social anxiety does not significantly change based on grade or age.

Does Gender, Sports Age, Type of Listening Music Affect Pre-Competition Anxiety in Adolescent Athletes?

Athletes listen to music during training and competitions, in order to have fun, gain motivation and increase performance. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of gender, sports age and type of listening music to pre-competition anxiety level in adolescent athletes. Cross-sectional research method, one of the quantitative research design was used. The population of the study consists of athletes between the ages of 14-18 who have a good training level and participate to competitions. The sample consists of a total of 140 adolescent athletes (age: 16.55±4.67) who are engaged in individual and team sports from different branches. Data were collected with the “Revised Competition State Anxiety Inventory-2 (CSAI-2R)”. “T-test” and “ANOVA” test were used in the analysis of the data. No significant difference between the groups in sognitive anxiety (CA) and somatic anxiety (SA) scores according to type of listening music (p>0.05), but a significant difference in self-confidence (SC) scores in favor of those who listening to arabesque music (p0.05). As a result, it can be said that listening to arabesque music before the competition increases the level of self-confidence of adolescent athletes and accordingly reduces the level of anxiety.

Application of mobile-based web app to enhance simple suturing skills of nurse practitioners

BackgroundSuturing is a crucial clinical skill for nurse practitioners (NPs), but the effectiveness of traditional training methods (e.g., physical suture kits combined with video content) is low. ObjectiveThis study compared the effectiveness and usability of a mobile-based web app (MoWa) developed for NPs to learn simple suturing skills with those of traditional instructional video–based training. MethodsThe MoWa system utilizes mobile devices to simulate hands-on suturing and provides learning guidance and feedback to support self-learning with a physical suturing kit. Fifty-four suturing novices (NPs) were recruited as participants, divided into an experimental group (EG: 28 participants) and a control group (CG: 26 participants), and instructed to self-learn for 3 weeks. Learning effectiveness and system usability were evaluated through a pretest and posttest. ResultsThe EG exhibited significant improvements in learning outcomes, self-confidence, self-efficacy, and learning anxiety and expressed satisfaction with the MoWa system. Furthermore, the EG also considerably enhanced learning outcomes, self-efficacy, and learning anxiety compared to the CG, with no significant difference in self-confidence. ConclusionThe MoWa system combined with deliberate practice is an effective strategy for supporting suturing skills training.

The Influence of Ethnomathematics Based Problem Based Learning (PBL) Model on Gedongsongo Temple Objects on the Creative Thinking Ability of Junior High School Students in View of Self-Confidence

Purpose of the study: In analyzing the relationship between the influence of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) learning model based on ethnomathematics learning at Gedongsongo Temple on the creative thinking abilities of class IX junior high school students regarding self-confidence.
 Methodology: The subjects of this study were Junior high school 1 Jambu students. The research method used is quasi-experimental and posttest-only control design research. Data collection techniques using test and non-test instruments in the form of questionnaires. Quantitative data analysis begins with a prerequisite test using the normality and homogeneity tests. Test the hypothesis using the proportion test and test the regression analysis.
 Main Findings: There is a difference in Creative Thinking Ability and a difference in self-confidence which is more increased in applying the problem-based learning model based on Gedongsongo Temple ethnomathematics in class IX junior high school students. Thus, there is a relationship between the influence of the Gedongsongo Temple ethnomathematics problem-based learning model on the creative thinking abilities of class IX junior high school students regarding self-confidence.
 Novelty/Originality of this study: The expository model through the teacher-centered approach is believed to be unable to empower students' creative thinking abilities and self-confidence, so creative thinking skills and self-confidence are still low, and students do not play an active role in the process of studying the material in class. Therefore, there needs to be an update using the PBL model with ethnomathematics to improve creative thinking skills.

Uncovering Peer Effects in Social and Academic Skills

This paper studies the impact of adolescent peers who are central in their social network on the formation of social skills and academic performance of fellow students. I conduct a novel large-scale field experiment at selective public boarding schools in Peru with two treatments: (i) more socially central versus less socially central peers, and (ii) higher-achieving versus lower-achieving peers. Peer effects are more pronounced for social skills than academic performance, and both vary by gender. While socially central peers lead boys to better social skills, higher-achieving peers decrease girls' test scores. Gender differences in self-confidence can explain both findings. (JEL C93, I21, I26, J13, J16, O15, Z13)

Perspectives and Attitudes of Emergency Medicine Educators Towards E-Assessment Technologies

Aim: The widespread use of distance education due to the pandemic has accelerated distance assessment and evaluation technologies (E-assessment). While educators and trainees promptly adapt to distance learning platforms, several factors can affect the adoption of e-assessment models. This study aimed to identify these factors affecting the perspectives and attitudes on e-assessment technologies among emergency medicine educators.
 
 Material and Methods: A survey on self-efficacy, self-confidence, and attitudes toward E-assessment technologies was conducted on ninety emergency medicine educators. In this questionnaire-based study, educators of emergency medicine residency training programs with different academic ranks who work in emergency departments involved in emergency medicine residency training were included. A pool of questions was created from the questionnaires with the concepts of “self-efficacy”, “self-confidence”, “attitude”, “educational need” and “computer-use self-efficacy”. The items were evaluated with a 7-point Likert scale. Correlation, validation, reliability and factor analysis were performed.
 
 Results: There was a statistically significant difference among computer-use skills, especially regarding self-confidence (p=0.02) and self-efficacy (p=0.01). No significant difference was found in terms of attitude (p=0.877). Advanced computer skills had higher levels of self-confidence and self-efficacy for E-assessment. There was a significant difference in self-confidence (p=0.001) and self-efficacy (p=0.001) regarding increased E-assessment experience. Forty-four percent of the participants had ethical concerns, 30% were not concerned about this issue, and 25.6% were partially concerned about screen sharing.
 
 Conclusion: Experience, computer-use skills and self-efficacy, and E-assessment education are the key factors that may be related to self-confidence and self-efficacy and may indirectly affect attitudes toward E-assessments in emergency medicine education. Since it is important to monitor and evaluate the training processes, the adaptation of the trainers to this technology is possible by increasing their computer skills and experience to ensure this continuity in conditions such as pandemics.

Self-confidence level among students of Raparin University who have undergone cosmetic surgery

The problem of the research, when the level of (Self-confidence) is High, the individual enjoys good mental and somatic health, but, when the level of Self-confidence is less, it may lead to a lack of logical analysis or challenge and control and create difficulties in decision-making as a result of weak confidence in the information obtained in a negative way on the individual's body and facial image. The importance of self-confidence as a personality variable plays an influential role in the individual and Society in the face of the challenges in individual life that continue to be optimistic and positive. The aimes of this study are to determine the level of self-confidence among university students who have undergone cosmetic surgery. Determining the differences in self-confidence levels among university student who have undergone cosmetic surgery according to gender (male-female) and specialty (science-humanities). The researchers took the descriptive method approach. The research community consisted of 60 students of Raparin University who underwent cosmetic surgery. The sample was randomly selected, including 50 students, including 17 males and 33 females in University of Raparin for the academic year (2019-2020) in the morning. The researchers prepared a scale consisting of (20) item to measure the level of self-confidence among university students who have undergone cosmetic surgery.
 The results showed statistically levels of high in Self-Confidence. There was no statistically significant difference in self-confidence by gender and specialty, but the specialty variable in the sample itself showed differences in favor of the humanities

Influences of Physical, Environment, Task, Timing, Learning, Emotion, Perspective (PETTLEP) Intervention on Psychological Resilience, Psychological Skills, Anxiety and Depression of Athletes.

High-intensity competition pressure leads to psychological problems for athletes, which need to be improved through intervention. We aimed to explore the influences of PETTLEP (physical, environment, task, timing, learning, emotion, perspective) intervention on the psychological state of athletes, and provide references for their psychological improvement. Overall, 120 basketball players were enrolled through the convenience sampling method from Shaanxi, Yunnan, Fujian, and the national basketball team in China from April to June 2022. PETTLEP-based imagery intervention was given to all athletes, and their psychological resilience, training state, psychological skills, anxiety, and depression before and after the intervention were evaluated using a questionnaire survey. The psychological resilience value of athletes after the intervention was higher than that before the intervention (P<0.05). The psychological resilience index of athletes who trained for more than three years was higher than that of athletes who trained for less than 3 years (P<0.05). The athletes who trained for over three years felt better after the intervention concerning good feelings, self-efficacy, self-adjustment, and physical fitness recovery than before the intervention (P<0.05). No statistical differences in self-confidence, coordination ability, and motivation were observed among the athletes trained for different years before and after the intervention (P>0.05). The athletes who trained for over three years have shown better results regarding focal attention and cognitive regulation after the intervention than before the intervention (P<0.05). The PETTLEP-based imagery intervention can improve the athletes' psychological skills, relieves anxiety and depression, and enhance their psychological resilience.

COMPETITIVE STATE ANXIETY AND PERFORMANCE IN YOUNG MALE ARTISTIC GYMNASTS

The purpose of this study was to investigate the competitive state anxiety and self-confidence on artistic gymnasts participating in the Greek national competition. 84 gymnasts, aged 9 – 11 years, completed the Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2, one hour before the competition. The gymnasts, based on the total score they have received in all-around competition were divided into high and low performance, responded to the three subscales: Cognitive Anxiety, Somatic Anxiety, and Self-confidence. Results showed that there was significant difference in Self-confidence between high performance and low performance gymnasts. However, no significant differences were found in cognitive anxiety and somatic anxiety in these gymnasts. The Pearson coefficient revealed statistically significant between cognitive and somatic anxiety. The regression analysis failed to reveal any significant predictor of performance in these young male artistic gymnasts. The findings of the study underline the importance of examining competitive state anxiety and self-confidence in young male artistic gymnasts, mainly developing strategies to improve self-confidence to enable the athletes to better prepare for forthcoming competitions.

Targeting Education as a Barrier to Implement Hypofractionation: Results of a Country-Wide Training Program

Access to radiation therapy in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) could be improved with modern hypofractionated radiation therapy schedules, although their adoption remains limited. We aimed to evaluate perceptions regarding hypofractionation and the effect of a dedicated curriculum in an LMIC. We developed a pilot e-learning hypofractionation curriculum focused on breast, prostate, rectal cancer, and high-grade glioma in Colombia. International educators taught 13 weekly, 90-minute sessions. Participants completed pre- and postcurriculum questionnaires regarding hypofractionation attitudes, 1 to 5 Likert-scale self-confidence, and practices for 12 clinical scenarios. Physicians' responses were categorically scored "1" (for hypofractionation or ultrahypofractionation) or "0" (for conventional fractionation). We used the paired t test to measure pre- versus postcurriculum differences in self-confidence and the McNemar test to detect differences in hypofractionation selection. Across 19 cities in Colombia, 147 clinicians enrolled: 61 radiation oncologists, 6 radiation oncology residents, 59 medical physicists, 18 physics residents, and 3 other staff. Among physicians, education was the greatest barrier to select hypofractionation, common in ultrahypofractionation for prostate (77.6%) and breast cancer (74.6%) and less common for moderate hypofractionation of prostate (61.2%) and breast cancer (52.2%). Additional perceived barriers included unfamiliarity with clinic protocols (7%-22%), clinical experience (5%-15%), personal preference (3%-16%), and lack of technology (3%-20%), with variation across different clinical settings. After the curriculum, paired (n=38) physicians' selection of hypofractionation increased across all disease sites (mean aggregate score 6.2/12 vs 8.2/12, P <.001). Self-confidence among paired clinicians (n=87) increased for prostate ultrahypofractionation (+0.45), rectal ultrahypofractionation (+0.43), breast hypofractionation (+0.38), and prostate hypofractionation (+0.23) (P ≤ .03). In an LMIC with a bundled payment system, lack of education and training was a perceived barrier for implementation of hypofractionation and ultrahypofractionation. A targeted e-learning hypofractionation curriculum increased participant confidence and selection of hypofractionated schedules.

Assessment of Undergraduate Students’ Attitudes Towards Learning English Based on Academic Major, Class Level, and Gender Variables

The goal of this study is to investigate undergraduate students' attitudes toward learning English based on their academic major, class level, and gender. A total of 150 undergraduate students (65 males and 85 females) distributed in different class levels and different colleges and departments were surveyed using a Likert-type scale. Statistical differences indicated that students had a mixed bag of attitudes about the English language, with some being positive and others being negative. The findings revealed that students in science-related majors and Kindergarten Education had a higher interest in learning English than other students; all students in science-related majors believed that learning English is beneficial; felt more confident and had more positive attitudes toward their English instructors than those in Education-related ones. In addition, juniors were more enthusiastic about learning English as a second language and had more positive attitudes toward it than freshmen. Likewise, female students obtained more positive attitudes in terms of interest and instructor subscales. However, ANOVA analysis of indicated no significant differences in self-confidence and usability subscales between male and female students. In light of the research's conclusions, some practical implications are explored to assist students in adopting a positive attitude toward English language learning.

Differences in Adolescent Confidence in terms of Gender in Adolescents in Medan Tuntungan

This study aims to determine whether there is a difference in self-confidence of adolescents who are male and female in adolescents in Medan Tuntungan District. The research method used is a comparative quantitative approach, the sample used in this study amounted to 120 adolescents, the sampling technique used in this study was a random sampling technique. Then the data collection using the Likert scale method which is collected through a self-confidence scale which is measured using 6 factors that affect self-confidence. The data analysis technique used by the researcher is the one-way ANOVA analysis technique. Based on the results of the one-way ANOVA calculation, the results obtained are sig (p) = 0.003 &lt; 0.050, which means that the significance value obtained is less than 0.050, which means that there are differences in adolescent self-confidence in terms of male and female sex in adolescents in Medan Tuntungan District. With different hypothetical and empirical mean values, where based on the calculation results, it is found that the self-confidence of male adolescents, the empirical mean = 79.56 &lt; hypothetical mean = 82, where the difference is more than SD = 9.341 so it is in the moderate category, while female adolescents, the empirical mean = 70.12 &lt; hypothetical mean = 82, where the difference is more than SD = 10.224 which is in the moderate category.

Significant difference in self-concept and self-confidence among obese and non-obese young adults

Obesity and overweight are both described as a build-up of elevated body fat that is hazardous to one's health. A BMI of 25 or above is considered overweight, while a BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese. In 2017, nearly 4 million individuals died as a direct result of being overweight or obese, as per the worldwide burden of disease report. The purpose of this study is to examine self-consciousness from adolescence which is a period in which a person develops ideas about himself physically and mentally. Your self-esteem is the way you see yourself, your strengths, and your unique characteristics. The study contained data collected from 100 adults between the ages of 18-25. The tools used were a self-confidence inventory developed by M.Basavanna and a self-concept scale by Mukta Rani Rastogi. Complete statistical analysis of the obtained data was performed using SPSS. T-testing and correlation of techniques used in the current study. The findings end up suggesting that there is a significant difference in self-confidence and self-concept among obese young adults and non-obese young adults. The results indicate how obesity in a way influences one's image about themselves and how it affects factors of their personality.

Nurses' Self-Efficacy, Confidence and Interaction With Patients With COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study.

The aim was to evaluate nurses' self-efficacy, confidence, and nurse-patient interaction during caring of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). A cross-sectional design with online survey was used with a Self-efficacy scale, Self-confidence scale, and Caring nurse-patient interaction scale: 23-item Version-Nurse (CNPI-23 N). A sample of 120 nurses participated in the current study. The results showed that the participants had a moderate level of self-efficacy, self-confidence and interaction (M = 28.84 (SD = 7.7), M = 47.41 (SD = 9.0), and M = 93.59 (SD = 16.3), respectively). Positive relationships were found between nurse' self-efficacy, self-confidence, and nurse-patient interaction (r = 0.81; P < 0.0001 and 0.79; P < 0.0001, respectively). Significant differences were found in self-efficacy according to years of experience, academic qualifications and position (F = 2.10; P = 0.003; F = 3.60; P = 0.002, and F = 2.60; P =0.007, respectively). Furthermore, the results indicated that there was a significant difference in self-confidence and nurse-patient interaction also. Nurse educators and administrators should develop and implement further strategies, such as continuing education and training, compensatory payment, organizational support, and availability of protective measures to increase their self-efficacy, self-confidence, and interaction with COVID-19 patients.

Explorative Study of the Impact of Self Confidence among Type 2 Diabetes of Hazaribag District

The fear psychosis of diabetics such as cardiac panic attack, renal failure, diabetic retinopathy, blindness etc. not only demolishes one’s self confidence but also distort one’s healthy personality life. Pondering over these paramount important points this research was conducted to measure and analyses the impact of self confidence among diabetics. For this 200 samples from Hazaribag District were selected. Incidental cum purposive sampling technique was adopted. The samples were divided into two groups- diabetics and non-diabetics. Again the subjects were divided on the basis of gender- (No.50-male diabetic) (No .50-female diabetic) - (No.50- non diabetic male) - (No.50- non diabetic female.) Two scales namely Personal Data Sheet and Self Confidence Scale by Rekha Agnihotri were administered on these groups. Data was collected, tabulated and analyzed with the help of Mean, SDs and t.-ratio of acquired data. And it was found that t was not significant. So, it can be said that there is no difference in self-confidence between diabetics and non-diabetics. Several factor like age, well settled retirement, religiosity, and enjoying social life same as non-diabetics etc. All this essential factors enhances their self-confidence and were also found responsible for this finding.

Comparison of New Students Self-Confidence in Terms of Overseas Students and Non-migrants

Self-confidence is a feeling of confidence and a positive attitude for an individual that enables him/her to develop positive assessments, both for himself/herself and the environment or situation he/she is in. Overseas students need adjustments to provide an idea that they can be accepted well by the surrounding environment, whether they are newcomers to overseas students and non-migrants. This study aims to determine the differences in self-confidence of new students of the Psychology Study Program, Faculty of Public Health, Nusa Cendana University in terms of migrating and not migrating. This type of research is quantitative research. 73 new students who had migrated and did not migrate were randomly selected from four classes. The variables studied were tested using the independent sample t-test to determine differences in the confidence of new students in terms of migrating and not migrating. The results of the independent sample t-test stated that the confidence between new students in terms of migrating and not migrating the Psychology Study Program was not different, it was obtained from the significance results (2-tailed) of (0.478) (p&gt; 0.05).

Improvement of Self Confidence of Orphanage Children in Entrepreneurship through Group Guidance Services at Aisyiyah Orphanage Nanggalo Padang Branch

Based on the phenomenon of foster children who have been fostered at the orphanage is not yet economically independent and still dependent on others. They are confused about what to do after graduating from the institution which causes them to lack the courage to develop their own business with skills that have been taught at the orphanage. Increased self confidence of orphans in entrepreneurship is needed as a provision to meet life in the future. Increased confidence in the orphanage can be improved in a variety of ways, one of which is through the services in guidance and counseling, namely group guidance services. The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in self-confidence of orphanage children in entrepreneurship in the experimental group pretest andposttestfollowing group guidance services with the control group pretestandposttestwithout following group guidance services.This research was conducted at the Aisyiyah Orphanage in Nanggalo Padang Branch, with 20 research subjects. This research is a quantitative research with a quasi-experimental type of research with the non-equivalent control group design. To test the differences in self-confidence of orphanage children in pretest and posttest entrepreneurship were treated, data analysis was performed using the t-test assistance program SPSS version 20.00.The research findings show that there is a significant difference in the self confidence of orphanage children in the pretest and posttest experimental group entrepreneurs following group guidance services. There was no significant difference in self confidence of orphanage children in the pretest and posttest control group entrepreneurship without attending group guidance services. There was a significant difference in the self confidence of orphanage children in the pretest and posttest experimental group entrepreneurship following the group guidance service with the control group without following the group guidance service.