Table 2

Summary of research on self-efficacy in online education

NoAuthor(s)StudyOutcome
1Lynch and Dembo (2004) The Relationship Between Self-Regulation and Online Learning in a Blended Learning ContextLearners' self-efficacy related significantly to their academic performance in blended environment
2Jashapara and Tai (2006) Understanding the complexity of human characteristics on e-learning system: an integrated study of dynamic individual differences on user perceptions of ease of useE-learning system self-efficacy, computer anxiety, personal innovativeness with IT, computer playfulness and computer experience influence perceived ease of use
3Bates and Khasawneh (2007) Self-efficacy and college student' perceptions and use of online learning systemsRelationships between self-efficacy, its antecedents, and several online learning outcomes are significant and complex
4Kitsantas and Chow (2007) College students' perceived threat and preference for seeking help in traditional, distributed and distance learning environmentsStudent achievement is significantly correlated with formal help seeking, academic self-efficacy and perceived threat to seek help
5Lee and Hwang (2007) The effects of computer self-efficacy and learning management system quality on e-Learner's satisfactionLearners' satisfaction and self-regulated learning strategy depends on their computer self-efficacy
6Yukselturk and Bulut (2007) Predictors for student success in an online courseThe effect of the self-regulation variables on students' success was statistically significant and successful students generally used self-regulated learning strategies in the online course
7Lin et al. (2008) Building a social and motivational framework for understanding satisfaction in online learningThe students' perceived task value, self efficacy and social ability are very important for satisfaction in online learning
8Wang and Wu (2008) The role of feedback and self-efficacy on web-based learning: The social cognitive perspectiveSelf-efficacy predicted students' use of learning strategies and related to elaborated feedback behavior
9Hodges (2008) Self-efficacy, Motivational Email, and Achievement in an Asynchronous Math CourseSELMA among 196 participants was measured and statistically significant relationships were found between SELMA and learners' achievement
10Chu (2010) How family support and Internet self-efficacy influence the effects of e-learning among higher aged adults – Analyses of gender and age differencesEmotional family support plays a main role in predicting the effects of e-learning, mediated by general and Internet self-efficacy
11Chu and Chu (2010) Multi-level analysis of peer support, Internet self-efficacy and e-learning outcomes – The contextual effects of collectivism and group potencyInternet self-efficacy (ISE) was found having the mediation effects of between peer support and e-learning outcomes
12Shea and Bidjerano (2010) Learning presence: Towards a theory of self-efficacy, self-regulation, and the development of a communities of inquiry in online and blended learning environmentsA positive relationship exists between learner self-efficacy measures and their ratings of the quality of learning in virtual environments
13Law et al. (2010) Learning motivation in e-learning facilitated computer programming coursesA well facilitated e-learning setting can enhance learning motivation and self-efficacy
14Martin et al. (2010) Influence Of Learning Management Systems Self-efficacy On E-Learning PerformanceFound a significant positive correlation of self-efficacy with course performance for the students in the hybrid online course
15Song et al. (2011) Assessing medical students' self-regulation as aptitude in computer based learningPrior knowledge of online system showed a positive direct effect on online self-efficacy
16Jashapara and Tai (2011) Knowledge mobilization through e-learning system: Understanding the mediating roles of Self-Efficacy and Anxiety on perceptions of ease of usePersonal innovativeness with IT showed significant an effect on e-learning system self-efficacy, and computer experience had a significant effect on e-learning system self-efficacy
17Zhang et al. (2012) Promoting the intention of students to continue their participation in e-learning systemsFound positive influence of the psychological safety communication climate on self-efficacy
18So et al. (2012) Little experience with ICT: are they really the net- generation student-teachers? Found student teachers who hold constructivist beliefs have strong computer efficacy and show more positive attitudes toward computers in education
19Shen et al. (2013) Unpacking online learning experiences: Online learning self-efficacy and learning satisfactionThe number of online courses was a significant predictor of self-efficacy to complete an online course
20Lin et al. (2013) Exploring middle-aged and older adults' sources of Internet self-efficacy: A case studyFound five sources underlying middle aged and older adults' Internet self-efficacy as, (1) successful performance accomplishments, (2) vicarious admirable modeling by children, friends and neighbors, (3) verbal or social persuasion by influential friends and family, (4) fear, bad memory, slow reactions, or a joyful state and (5) a proactive personality
21Putwain et al. (2013) Academic self-efficacy in study-related skills and behaviors: Relations with learning-related emotions and academic successAcademic self-efficacy, when operationalized as mastery over domain-specific knowledge, has been found to be a predictor of academic achievement and emotions
22Wang et al. (2013) Student' characteristics, self-regulated learning, technology self-efficacy, and course outcomes in online learningMotivation directly influenced the levels of technology self-efficacy, and it was the mediator between the learning strategies and technology self-efficacy
23Joo et al. (2013) Locus of control, self-efficacy, and task value as predictors of learning outcome in an online university contextLocus of control, self-efficacy and task value were significant predictors of learner online learning satisfaction
24Cho and Shen (2013) Self-regulation in online learningFound the importance of individual students' intrinsic goal orientation and academic self-efficacy in academic achievement
25Chiu and Tsai (2014) The roles of social factor and Internet self-efficacy in nurses' web-based continuing learningFound that the social factors had positive effects on basic Internet self-efficacy and advanced Internet self-efficacy
26Pellas, N. (2014)The influence of computer self-efficacy, meta-cognitive self-regulation and self-esteem on student engagement in online learning programs: Evidence from the virtual world of Second LifeComputer self-efficacy, meta-cognitive self-regulation and self-concept in online courses were not only positively correlated with student's cognitive and emotional engagement factors but were also negatively correlated with behavioral factors
27Tang et al. (2014) Blog learning: effects of users' usefulness and efficiency toward continuance intentionProposed an extended expectation–confirmation model (ECM) that explicitly incorporates experiential learning, perceived self-efficacy and perceived usefulness to examine blog continuance learning behavioral intentions done online
28Komarraju and Dial (2014) Academic identity, self-efficacy, and self-esteem predict self-determined motivation and goalsFound that socially oriented students have lower academic self-efficacy, lower self-determined motivation and a preference for performance goals; reversely studiously oriented students report higher self-esteem and a preference for learning goals
29Kuo et al. (2014) Interaction, Internet self-efficacy, and self-regulated learning as predictors of student satisfaction in online education coursesFound learners' self-efficacy and ability of Internet use have positive correlation
30Taipjutorus (2014) The relationship between learner control and online learning self-efficacy : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education at Massey University, Manawatu campus, New ZealandThe study found that computer skills are good predictors of computer self-efficacy
31Jan (2015) Academic self-efficacy, computer self-efficacy, prior experience, and satisfaction with online learningFound academic self-efficacy (ASE) to be most predictive of satisfaction with online learning. Females had a higher mean ASE than males
32Wang et al. (2015) Understanding the continuance use of social network sites: a computer self-efficacy perspectiveFound that general computer self-efficacy (CSE) affects continuance intention through both cognition and affection, specific CSE mainly affects continuance intention through cognition
33Lin et al. (2015)Revalidate forms of presence in training effectiveness: Mediating effect of Self-EfficacyFound social presence was a stronger predictor of self-efficacy. Self-efficacy is a full mediator between social presence and cognitive presence
34Shen (2015) An Empirical Study on Influencing Factors of Knowledge Sharing in Virtual Learning CommunityFound that the trust between members had a significant positive effect on self-efficacy of knowledge-sharing. Effect of perceptual learning on self-efficacy of knowledge-sharing was significant
35Lim et al. (2016) Structural relationships of environments, Individuals, and learning outcomes in Korean online university settingsThe study showed that learner-learner interaction and system quality was related to learner computer self-efficacy. Content quality also significantly predicted computer self-efficacy
36Liou et al. (2016) The study of the Antecedents of Knowledge sharing behavior: The empirical study of Yamol online test communityAnticipated extrinsic rewards had a significant and positive effect on knowledge sharing self-efficacy. The knowledge sharing self-efficacy partially mediated knowledge sharing behavior
37Prior et al. (2016) Attitude, digital literacy and self-efficacy: Flow-on effects for online learning behaviorFound attitude and digital literacy were significantly correlated with self-efficacy. Self-efficacy had a significant positive effect on Peer engagement, Learning-management system interactions, and Convener interaction
38Reychav et al. (2016) Leveraging social networks in the adoption of mobile technologies for collaborationFound network reciprocity had a strong and significant effect on computer self-efficacy. Perceived enjoyment had a positive effect on computer self-efficacy
39Vayre and Vonthron (2016) Psychological engagement of students in distance and online learning: Effects of self-efficacy and psychosocial processesFound community played a significant and positive role on self-efficacy. Academic self-efficacy partially mediated between the sense of belonging to the learning community and enthusiasm
40Cho and Cho (2017) Self-regulation in three types of online interaction: a scale developmentFound self-regulation in interaction between student and content, student and student, and student and teacher, significantly correlated with self-efficacy, respectively
41Kim and Park (2017) Effect of personal factors to use ICTs on e-learning adoption: comparison between learner and instructor in developing countriesFound personal innovativeness in the domain of ICT identified as an important factor influencing computer self-efficacy for instructors. Computer experience was significantly associated with computer self-efficacy for instructors and for learners
42Hong et al. (2017) Intrinsic motivation of Chinese learning in predicting online learning self-efficacy and flow experience relevant to students' learning progressFound that four constructs, namely intrinsic motivation, online learning self-efficacy, flow experience, and learning progress, were all positively correlated
43Hong et al. (2017) Intrinsic motivation of Chinese learning in predicting online learning self-efficacy and flow experience relevant to students' learning progressThe study established mathematically that the relationship between Chinese learning intrinsic motivation and online learning self-efficacy was supported with a path coefficient of 0.382 (t = 4.35, p < 0.001)
44Hatlevik (2017) Examining the Relationship between Teachers' Self-Efficacy, their Digital Competence, Strategies to Evaluate Information, and use of ICT at SchoolSelf-efficacy in teaching as a key issue for carrying out good teaching practice and also found a positive relationship between teachers' self-efficacy in information and communication technologies (ICTs)
45LaRocca (2017) Self-efficacy toolkitFound students with high levels of self-efficacy participate more in class, work harder, persist longer, and have fewer adverse emotional reactions when encountering difficulties than students with lower self-efficacy
46Gerick et al. (2017) School-level predictors for the use of ICT in schools and students' CIL in international comparisonUse of ICT by teaching staff in schools and their teaching-efficacy differs among different education systems
47Cussó-Calabuig et al. (2018) Effects of intensive use of computers in secondary school on gender differences in attitudes toward ICT: a systematic reviewDespite the intensive use of computers, boys are favored in computer anxiety, self-confidence and self-efficacy and suggest no differences in computer enjoyment
48Yokoyama (2019) Academic Self-Efficacy and Academic Performance in Online Learning: A Mini ReviewStudy found academic self-efficacy (ASE) tended to correlate with academic performance in online learning environment, similar to a general learning environment
49Kundu et al. (2020) An empirical study on the correlation between teacher efficacy and ICT infrastructureIndian school teachers' self-efficacy has the potential to work amidst poor infrastructural set up, and it has a positive correlation with their perception of ICT infrastructure
50Pumptow and Brahm (2020) Students' Digital Media Self-Efficacy and Its Importance for Higher Education Institutions: Development and Validation of a Survey InstrumentExtended Bandura's social cognitive theory (SCT) toward digital media usage in the context of higher education and found that academic self-efficacy and digital media self-efficacy can be conceptualized as two separate constructs

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