Table 14 Correlations for MSLQ subsection on self-efficacy for learning and performance motivation

1. I believe I will earn an excellent GPA in my STEM major.

–

0.37

−0.04

0.02

0.71^**

0.52^**

0.07

.60^**

2. I’m certain I can understand the most difficult material taught in my STEM major.

0.41

–

0.40^*

0.58^**

0.73^**

0.58^**

0.29

0.77^**

3. I’m confident I can understand the basic concepts taught in my STEM major

0.20

0.63^**

–

0.18

0.22

.42^*

0.53^**

0.32

4. I am confident I can understand the most complex material presented by the faculty in my STEM major.

0.28

0.80^**

0.52^*

–

0.43^*

0.39

0.44^*

0.36

5. I’m confident I can do an excellent job on the assignments and tests in my STEM major.

0.23

0.49^*

0.51^*

0.50^*

–

0.76^**

0.39^*

0.87^**

6. I expect to do well in my STEM major.

0.10

0.25

0.3

0.28

0.71^**

–

0.38

0.76^**

7. I’m certain I can master the skills being taught in my STEM major.

−0.05

0.65^**

0.55^**

0.62^**

0.80^**

0.66^**

–

0.29

8. Considering the difficulty of the courses, the teachers, and my skills, I think I will do well in my STEM major.

0.31

0.46^*

0.65^**

0.35

0.69^**

0.75^**

0.62^**

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