Effect of academic self-efficacy and library utilisation on undergraduates' achievement in sciences in federal universities in southwestern, Nigeria

Abstract

This study examined the extent to which academic self-efficacy and library utilisation determined undergraduates' achievement in sciences in federal universities in Southwestern Nigeria. Total enumeration was used to cover all the 300 level students (1,029) purposively selected in science-based departments in the selected universities. Academic self-efficacy and Academic achievement of science undergraduates were found to be high while irregular utilization of library was established. Positive relationships were established among library utilization, academic self-efficacy and academic achievement of science undergraduate in federal universities in Southwestern Nigeria. Library utilization and academic self-efficacy was found to have joint significant contribution to academic achievement of the students. Since academic self-efficacy and library utilization was found to determine achievement of undergraduates in sciences in federal universities in Southwestern Nigeria, there is need, to improve on constant usage of library facilities and academic self-efficacy among science undergraduates in Nigeria.

Keywords: Academic self-efficacy, Library utilisation, Academic achievement in sciences, Undergraduates of federal universities in Nigeria