Influence of Self-Efficacy Competences on Management of Scholarly Information among Postgraduate Students in Kiambu County Kenya

Leah Muthoni Njiru (), Dr Ruth Thinguri () and Dr. Mary M. Chui ()

African Journal of Education and Practice, 2023, vol. 9, issue 2, 38 - 43

Abstract: Purpose: The study investigates the effects of student literacy self-efficacy competences on management of scholarly information among postgraduate students in Kiambu county Kenya. Self-efficacy is a tool in information literacy. Methodology: The study adopted a mixed methodology so as to collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data where data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. Findings: The findings of the study revealed that self-efficacy as a practice of information literacy influence Management of Scholarly Information. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The paper recommends that more attention be given to the practice of self-efficacy competence since it's a vital factor evaluate to quality papers among scholars. Further studies should evaluate the extent to which self-efficacy influence postgraduate scholars on their scholarly information management.

Keywords: Self-Efficacy; Competence; Management of Scholarly Information (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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