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| Linkages Between Self-Efficacy And Misinformation Susceptibility In Using English As A Second Language Among Secondary-Level Students
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Divine P. Molina, Ericson L. Matawaran, Luis Immanuel D.P. Azusano, Junita G. Ramirez
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Abstract:
This paper focused in finding linkages between self-efficacy and misinformation susceptibility by investigating the correlation of general aptitude of the students in using English as a second language. Using a descriptive-correlational approach, the researchers have examined the self-efficacy of secondary level students in using social media for various purposes. Overall, there were 134 respondents who are tested and selected via purposive sampling. Results reveal that the average score per student in every component of the test are the following: 11.7 out of 22 for Parts of Speech with a standard deviation of 3.67; 11.3 out of 28 for Grammar; 3 out 5 for Reading Comprehension, and 26.1 out of 55 for the General Aptitude. It can be noticed that per component, the students almost scored a half of the total score for the Parts of Speech. Next, the students failed to a have a passing score for the Grammar test, and they have an optimal score for the Reading Comprehension part. Lastly, the average score in the General Aptitude was close to the passing score by a 2-point margin, which is 26.1. Overall, the student sample was not able to have an average aptitude in the English Language. Lastly, the correlation of the self-efficacy of the students and their general aptitude in using English as a second language. Upon running the test, the researchers set the margin of error to 0.10, therefore giving the test a 90% confidence level. The Pearson r was recorded to be -.164, which is negligible for a correlation test. However, since the p-value of the test is recorded at 0.058, the researchers could conclude in favor of the negative correlation between the self-efficacy and general aptitude. Implications discussed how self-efficacy helps in identifying which individuals need improvement, especially in schools. With the help of improving the aptitude of the students, they could have increased resistance and lower susceptibility to misinformation.
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