Lit Reivew #5 Self-Efficacy and Learning in Sorority and Fraternity Students

2) Thompson, Jon G, Crystal D Oberle, and Jennifer L Lilley. "Self-Efficacy And Learning In Sorority And Fraternity Students." Journal Of College Student Development 6 (2011): 749. Project MUSE. Web. 3 Apr. 2016.

3) Summary: Self Efficacy is defined as ones perceived ability to obtain a desired outcome and succeed in situations, somewhat like confidence. The purpose of this study was to see if members of fraternities and sororities had higher self efficacy than non members. This is important because Self-efficacy is correlated with many positives such as achievement. The study found members of greek organizations had statistically significant higher scores of self efficacy. Self efficacy scores on this test were also positively correlated with ratings of effort to learn materials and do well academically. 

4) Author(s): (Jon Thompson and Jennifer Liley were students under Crystal D. Oberle when this research was done.)

Dr. Crystal D. Oberle: Has a PhD and is an associate professor at Texas State University. Psychology professor with a main focus in cognition and learning. Has received various awards for teaching and has published a large amount of research and articles.

5) Key Terms:

Self Efficacy: ones belief in ones ability to succeed in certain situations or accomplish a task. Plays a major role in how one approaches a task. 

Achievement: Positively correlated with self efficacy. The attitude or confidence level an individual approaches a task can effect the degree and level of achievement.

6) Quotes: 

1: "Regarding self-efficacy, greek students had higher scores than non-greek students, and self efficacy scores were positively correlated with ratings of effort to learn the material and to do well on the test." (Liley, Oberle, and Thompson 751).

2: " [Greek Students had] Higher learning effort ratings, test effort ratings, and self efficacy scores." (Liley, Oberle, and Thompson 750).

3: "These findings may benefit organizations that govern the Greek population at universities. To set the example as superior organizations, fraternities and sororities should take steps to mold the younger candidates and members into more scholarly students"(Liley, Oberle, and Thompson 752).

7) Value: Self-efficacy can be constituted as a soft skill. This article supports my argument that greek organizations score higher on soft skills. For my paper I will use this research and then tie in personal examples of how greek life can benefit self efficacy.