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dashti M, masoumy M, daneshi S, dehghani L. Self-Efficacy, Information Seeking Behavior, Lifelong Learning, Medical Students.. JMIS 2025; 11 (2) :157-172
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Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran.
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Introduction: Given the dynamic nature of medical sciences, fostering self directed and lifelong learning skills in students is essential. Search self efficacy for learning reflects an individual’s ability to locate, analyze, and apply information for learning purposes. This study aimed to determine the level of search self efficacy for learning and its association with demo graphic variables among students at Bushehr University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: This descriptive analytical, cross sectional correlational study was conducted during the 2023–2024 academic year on 1,247 students who had completed the Information Technology course. Considering a 20% attrition rate, the sample size was calculated as 602 students. Stratified random sampling with proportional allocation was employed. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire and the Cole Search Self Efficacy for Learning Questionnaire. This questionnaire includes 43 items rated on a five point Likert scale (score range: 43–215) with a reliability coefficient of 0.95. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS.
Results: The mean score of search self efficacy for learning was 177.9±22.116. The highest mean score belonged to the Selection domain (42.9±6.957) and the lowest to the Affective domain (20.25±3.7). A significant positive correlation was found between age and the number of academic semesters with search self efficacy scores. Search self efficacy significantly dif fered by gender, marital status, and participation in related workshops, whereas no significant difference was observed across academic degrees (P< 0.05).
Discussion: Search self efficacy for learning can play an important role in enhancing stu dents’ lifelong and independent learning. Integrating search skills training into student em powerment programs is recommended to improve their ability to acquire and apply knowl edge effectively.
Methods: This descriptive analytical, cross sectional correlational study was conducted during the 2023–2024 academic year on 1,247 students who had completed the Information Technology course. Considering a 20% attrition rate, the sample size was calculated as 602 students. Stratified random sampling with proportional allocation was employed. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire and the Cole Search Self Efficacy for Learning Questionnaire. This questionnaire includes 43 items rated on a five point Likert scale (score range: 43–215) with a reliability coefficient of 0.95. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS.
Results: The mean score of search self efficacy for learning was 177.9±22.116. The highest mean score belonged to the Selection domain (42.9±6.957) and the lowest to the Affective domain (20.25±3.7). A significant positive correlation was found between age and the number of academic semesters with search self efficacy scores. Search self efficacy significantly dif fered by gender, marital status, and participation in related workshops, whereas no significant difference was observed across academic degrees (P< 0.05).
Discussion: Search self efficacy for learning can play an important role in enhancing stu dents’ lifelong and independent learning. Integrating search skills training into student em powerment programs is recommended to improve their ability to acquire and apply knowl edge effectively.
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Received: 2026/01/8 | Accepted: 2026/02/16 | Published: 2025/06/22
Received: 2026/01/8 | Accepted: 2026/02/16 | Published: 2025/06/22
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