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INVESTIGATING THE CAUSAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELF BELIEFS AND AUTOMATIC THOUGHTS IN ADOLESCENTS' SUCCESS ASPIRATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Declaration ii
Approval Page iii
Dedication iv
Abstract vi
Table of Contents vii
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Inroduction 1
1.2 Background of the study 3
1.3 Statement of the General Problem 4
1.4 Objective of the study 5
1.5 Significance of the study 5
1.6 Statement of hypothesis 6
1.7 Scope of the study 6
1.8 Limitation of the study 7
1.9 Definition of terms 7
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.0 Introduction 9
2.1 Review of related literature 9
2.2 Theoretical framework
2.3 Summary of review 33
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction 35
3.2 Research design 35
3.3 Area of study 35
3.4 Population of the study 36
3.5 Sample size 36
3.6 Instrument for data collection 36
3.7 Reliability of the instrument 37
3.8 Validity of the Instrument 38
3.9 Method of data Collection 38
3.10 Method of Data Analysis 39
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Introduction 41
4.2 Characteristics of the respondents 41
4.3 Presentation of Data Analysis 43
4.4 Discussion of Findings 48
4.5 Summary of findings 49
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary 51
5.2 Conclusion 52
5.3 Recommendation 53
Biography 54
Appendix 56
Abstract:
In today's highly competitive and fast-paced society, adolescents' success aspirations play a crucial role in shaping their future outcomes and well-being. This study aims to investigate the causal relationship between self-beliefs and automatic thoughts in adolescents' success aspirations. Self-beliefs refer to individuals' perceptions and evaluations of their own abilities, while automatic thoughts are rapid, unconscious cognitive processes that influence individuals' interpretations and reactions to various situations. Understanding the interplay between self-beliefs and automatic thoughts can provide insights into the psychological factors that contribute to adolescents' success aspirations.
The study will adopt a quantitative research design, utilizing a sample of adolescents aged 14 to 18 years. Participants' self-beliefs will be measured using standardized self-efficacy and self-esteem scales, assessing their confidence in their abilities and overall self-worth, respectively. Automatic thoughts will be assessed using a validated questionnaire, capturing the frequency and content of automatic thoughts related to success aspiration. The study will employ a longitudinal design to establish temporal precedence and infer causality.
Data analysis will involve statistical techniques such as correlation analysis and regression analysis to examine the relationship between self-beliefs and automatic thoughts. Mediation analyses will also be conducted to explore whether automatic thoughts mediate the relationship between self-beliefs and success aspirations. Additionally, potential moderating factors, such as gender and socioeconomic status, will be considered to determine their influence on the hypothesized causal relationship.
The findings from this study will contribute to the existing literature by providing empirical evidence on the causal relationship between self-beliefs, automatic thoughts, and adolescents' success aspirations. The results may help inform interventions and strategies aimed at fostering positive self-beliefs and reducing maladaptive automatic thoughts in adolescents, ultimately enhancing their success aspirations and overall well-being. Furthermore, the study may have implications for educational institutions, parents, and mental health professionals involved in supporting adolescents' personal and academic development.
Keywords: self-beliefs, automatic thoughts, success aspirations, adolescents, causal relationship, quantitative research.
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