38th Annual Student Research Conference
A Study on Negative Self-Perception and Academic Self-Efficacy in Neurodivergent College Students
Dr. Yuna Ferguson, Faculty Mentor
The objective of this study is to assess the association between negative self-stigma and academic self-efficacy among neurodivergent college students. Stereotypes about neurodiverse persons present them as “stupid,” “lazy,” and “needy” given the academic or occupational accommodations they may receive (Haft, et.al., 2022). Drawing on previously published literature, this study examines how self-stigma manifests in—and is associated with—neurodiverse students’ academic self-efficacy, the perception of their ability to be academically successful. With this, it can be surmised that neurodivergent college students who perceive negative stereotypes or have internalized negative self-stigma about neurodivergence will report lower academic self-efficacy scores. Participants enrolled at least part time in post-secondary education, and those with and without neurodivergent identities, responded to a self-report survey about self-stigmatization, academic self-efficacy, and level of neurodivergent traits.
Keywords: Neurodivergence, College students, Self-efficacy, Self-stigma, Academic success, Self-perceptions
Topic(s):Psychology
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Session: 306-4
Location: SUB Georgian C
Time: 1:45