A Correlational study of Self-efficacy and Academic achievement among Higher Secondary School Students from Kashmir valley

This research endeavors to explore the correlation between self-efficacy and academic achievement among high school students. Employing a stratified random sampling approach, a sample of 200 students (100 male and 100 female) from district Anantnag in the Kashmir Valley was selected. Data collection involved utilizing the self-efficacy scale by Arun Kumar Singh and Shruti Narain (2014) alongside academic achievement scores derived from 11^th grade results. The analysis of the data involved Pearson's product-moment correlation coefficient and the’t’ test. The study's outcomes indicate a significant and positive relationship between self-efficacy and academic achievement. Moreover, the research highlights a notable mean difference between self-efficacy and academic achievement in boys and girls, with girls demonstrating higher levels of self-efficacy and academic accomplishment. The study's implications extend to educational planners, policymakers, administrators, parents, and society at large, providing valuable insights to enhance teachers' skills and, consequently, elevate academic achievement among students.