University students in COVID-19 lockdown: The role of adaptability and fluid reasoning in supporting their academic motivation and engagement.

ABSTRACT: This study drew on Job Demands-Resources theory and data from 500 Australian university students to investigate the role of COVID-related lockdown, perceived adaptability, and fluid reasoning in students' self-efficacy-and the role of these factors in students' engagement and disengagement. Lockdown was associated with higher disengagement; perceived adaptability was associated with higher self-efficacy; and both perceived adaptability and fluid reasoning were significantly and positively associated with engagement. Self-efficacy significantly mediated the relationship between perceived adaptability and engagement and disengagement, while moderation tests revealed that fluid reasoning yielded a significant positive role for the self-efficacy of students in lockdown. These findings shed lig

SUBMITTER: Martin AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9613803 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature