| Title: |
Academic Self-Efficacy in Peruvian University Students through an Astrobiological Stratospheric Balloon Project |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Octavio Alfonso Chon-Torres (ORCID 0000-0003-3905-6784); Julio Cesar Ramos Ramirez (ORCID 0000-0003-2783-6302); Rosana Aurora Choy Vessoni (ORCID 0000-0002-7807-9324) |
| Source: |
European Journal of STEM Education. 2025 10(1). |
| Availability: |
Lectito Journals. Wassenaarseweb 20, 2596 CH, The Hague, The Netherlands. Tel: 31-70-2190600; e-mail: info@lectitojournals.com; Web site: http://www.lectitopublishing.nl |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
14 |
| Publication Date: |
2025 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Foreign Countries; Astronomy; Biology; Interdisciplinary Approach; Academic Achievement; Self Efficacy; Student Attitudes; Public Colleges; Private Colleges; Student Projects; Undergraduate Students |
| Geographic Terms: |
Peru |
| ISSN: |
2468-1954; 2468-4368 |
| Abstract: |
This study investigated the effect of a stratospheric balloon project focused on astrobiology on the academic self-efficacy of university students in Peru. Using the Perceived Academic Self-Efficacy Scale, 154 students were evaluated, divided into experimental and control groups. The project offered practical experience in interdisciplinary research, linking astrobiology with other disciplines. The results showed a significant increase in academic self-efficacy, both in direct participants and non-participants, although it was more notable in the former. This increase in self-efficacy suggests that active participation in practical projects can strengthen students' beliefs about their academic abilities. Additionally, it was observed that the project experience was equally effective in improving self-efficacy in students from both private and public universities, with no significant differences based on gender. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2025 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1480515 |
| Database: |
ERIC |