Future Expectations and Self-Efficacy of High School Students as a Predictor of Sense of School Belonging

Abstract

In this research, the relationship among high school students’ future expectations, self-efficacy and sense of school belonging was investigated. 286 students participated in the study using the relational survey model. The research data were collected with the Future Expectation Scale, Self-Efficacy Scale for Children, and the Psychological Sense of School Membership Scale. The data obtained from these scales were analyzed by multiple regression analysis. The results of the study revealed that there were bilateral significant correlations between the students’ future expectations, self-efficacy and sense of school belonging. In addition, it was determined that future expectations and self-efficacy were significant predictors of the sense of school belonging. According to this, as the future expectations and self-efficacy of high school students increase their sense of school belonging increases. In line with the findings of the research, suggestions were made to determine and increase the future expectations and self-efficacy of the students to increase their sense of school belonging.