Self-efficacy perceptions of Chinese primary-age students with specific learning difficulties: A perspective from Hong Kong

Self-efficacy perceptions of Chinese primary-age students with specific learning difficulties: A perspective from Hong Kong

• Yuen, Man Tak University of Hong Kong
• Westwood, Peter University of Hong Kong
• Wong, Gunter University of Hong Kong

International Journal of Special Education, 23(2), 110-119, 2008

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

2008

• E Special Education
  • EH Education for Students with Learning Disabilities

Learning Problems Self Efficacy Learning Disabilities Foreign Countries Mandarin Chinese Language Skills Elementary School Students Student Attitudes Questionnaires Measures (Individuals) Hong Kong

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Primary Education

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In the field of specific learning difficulties research, interest has recently turned to affective and motivational issues as possible causal or exacerbating factors. In particular, studies have suggested that students with specific learning difficulties (SpLD) have diminished perceptions of their own capabilities as a result of persistent and frequent failure. Weakened beliefs in self-efficacy predispose the students to further poor outcomes through reduced confidence and effort. This study explores the perceptions of self-efficacy in both academic and non-academic domains revealed by Chinese primary-age students with learning difficulties. Data were collected by questionnaire (the Academic and Non-academic Self-efficacy Scale: ANASS) from 34 students identified with SpLD (individually interviewed; oral administration), and 167 students without learning problems (group administration; written form). Results indicate that the SpLD students had significantly weaker beliefs in their own efficacy in the academic learning domain, compared to the students making normal progress. The differences were most marked in their learning of both English and Chinese language skills. There was no difference between the two groups in self-efficacy related to the non-academic domain. An important finding in the study is that Chinese children with SpLD appear to have more positive beliefs in their self-efficacy than is implied for their counterparts in studies in other cultures. These findings are discussed in this paper, together with brief suggestions for practical implications and possible further research.
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